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Hotspots and ecological drivers of human-sloth bear conflicts in Tamil nadu, India

Discover Conservation
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) poses a significant challenge to conservation and socioeconomic stability, primarily driven by anthropogenic pressures. Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus), classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, frequently engage in conflict with
Priyambada Routray, Thekke Thumbath Shameer, A. Udhayan, Rangaswamy Kanchana, Manikka Govindan Ganesan, Dhayanithi Vasantha Kumari   +5 more
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Pier pressure: 23 years of incidental sea turtle captures at recreational fishing piers along Florida’s Gulf coastline

Frontiers in Marine Science
Incidental captures of sea turtles during fishing activities affect their populations worldwide. Previous research has documented the impacts of commercial fisheries in nearshore and offshore waters, and research-based minimization measures are now ...
Robby J. Brannum, Karrie Minch, Morgan Wideroff, Meghan E. Koperski, Colin P. Shea, Allen M. Foley, Robbin N. Trindell   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Migration speed, timing, and long‐term shifts in age structure in North American passerines during fall migration

Ecography, EarlyView.
Migration is challenging for birds, especially juveniles, who experience high mortality rates during migration. The challenge is exacerbated in the Anthropocene, contributing to widespread population declines. Conservation efforts focused on increasing juvenile survival could bolster population recovery.
Dylan M. Osterhaus, Martha J. Desmond, Timothy F. Wright   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nature‐Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation: Review of Barriers to Adoption and Guidelines for Policymakers

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nature‐based solutions (NBS) for climate adaptation encompass a range of approaches that work with nature to increase resilience to climate change while providing ecological, economic and social co‐benefits. These solutions have frequently been put forward for application in urban contexts, such as the creation of urban forests, but can ...
Anita Vollmer, Stefano Ceolotto, Niall Farrell   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Creating Markets for Biodiversity: A Case Study of Earth Sanctuaries Ltd [PDF]

This papers examines the activities and operations of the first publicly listed company in Australia with wildlife conservation as its primary goal. Earth Sanctuaries Ltd (ESL) is the first publicly listed company in Australia with wildlife conservation ...
Barbara Aretino, Deborah Peterson, Michael Schuele, Paula Holland   +3 more
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Environmental Policy Without Implementation? A Review of Factors Contributing to Implementation Gaps in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The sound formation of robust environmental policies is increasingly important for low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) to achieve their national objectives and international commitments. However, policy implementation can be complex, and environmental policies may not be prioritised given other critical socio‐economic development issues ...
Rebecca K. M. Clube, Julia Tomei
wiley   +1 more source

Ecological assessment of Iran's terrestrial biomes for wildlife conservation. [PDF]

Sci Rep, 2023
Ansari A, Ghorbanpour M, Kazemi A, Kariman K.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Bridging Cross‐Scale Science–Policy Interfaces for Coherent Land‐Use Governance: Knowledge Co‐Production and Uptake in Kenya's Polycentric System

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Land is fundamental to livelihoods and ecosystem health but faces mounting pressure from human activities, climate change, and competing development demands. Science–policy interfaces (SPIs)—platforms that connect experts and policymakers—are vital for co‐producing knowledge to inform coherent, sustainable land‐use governance.
Sara Velander, Lisa Biber‐Freudenberger   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Economic growth as the limiting factor for wildlife conservation [PDF]

The concept of limiting factor includes the lack of welfare factors and the presence of decimating factors. Originally applied to populations and species, the concept may also be applied to wildlife in the aggregate.
Czech, Brian
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Regional Study on Social Dimensions of MPA Practice in Central America: Cases Studies from Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panamá [PDF]

, 2013
This research focuses on the social dimensions of marine conservation, and makes an assessment of the experiences of coastal and fishing communities with regard to the governance of MPAs in North America (Central America); based on case studies from ...
Daniela Barguil Gallardo, Edgar Castañeda, Geodisio Castillo, Mariela Ochoa, Marvin Fonseca Borrás, Vivienne Solis Rivera   +5 more
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