An international science conference is scheduled to take place in Namibia, hosted by the Otjiwarongo-based Cheetah Conservation Fund. Running under the banner ‘ConGen Global’, the conference covers the most up-to-date advances in conservation genetics. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dcJDqhU4
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The IUCN Species Survival Commission and the Conservation Measures Partnership have released version 4.0 of the common threats classification for ecosystems and species. This update introduces several key changes to enhance conservation efforts. A standardized classification of threats is essential for ensuring that conservation actions are based on consistent, comprehensive, and comparable information. It allows practitioners and scientists to speak the same language, prioritize threats effectively, and collaborate on solutions that address the most pressing issues. By providing a clear framework, it ensures that resources are allocated where they are needed most, leading to more impactful and efficient conservation efforts. The update also clarifies how to address stressors like natural disasters and climate change, which are increasingly important factors in conservation work. These improvements strengthen the framework for identifying, prioritizing, and responding to threats, ultimately supporting more effective conservation strategies worldwide. #Conservation #Biodiversity #Sustainability #IUCN #ClimateChange #ThreatsClassification
Attention all conservation geeks. On behalf of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and the Conservation Measures Partnership, we are pleased to announce the formal publication of the IUCN - CMP Classification of Direct Threats to Species and Ecosystems 4.0 in Conservation Biology available at doi.org/10.1111/cobi.14434 and as an online resource at https://lnkd.in/ez5WzUC5. Just as medical clinicians and researchers need a standard language to talk about human diseases, conservation practitioners and scientists need a common language to talk about the problems they are facing. This paper contains an updated definition and taxonomy of the direct threat factors that are the critical interface through which human socioeconomic systems affect and change natural systems. In particular, we are pleased to provide a new Level 3 classification system that allows practitioners to describe the threats they are facing in much greater detail.
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Professor of Conservation Science, Bangor University and Prince Bernhard Chair in International Nature Conservation, Utrecht University
A useful update to the standardized classification of direct threats.
Attention all conservation geeks. On behalf of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and the Conservation Measures Partnership, we are pleased to announce the formal publication of the IUCN - CMP Classification of Direct Threats to Species and Ecosystems 4.0 in Conservation Biology available at doi.org/10.1111/cobi.14434 and as an online resource at https://lnkd.in/ez5WzUC5. Just as medical clinicians and researchers need a standard language to talk about human diseases, conservation practitioners and scientists need a common language to talk about the problems they are facing. This paper contains an updated definition and taxonomy of the direct threat factors that are the critical interface through which human socioeconomic systems affect and change natural systems. In particular, we are pleased to provide a new Level 3 classification system that allows practitioners to describe the threats they are facing in much greater detail.
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Attention all conservation geeks. On behalf of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and the Conservation Measures Partnership, we are pleased to announce the formal publication of the IUCN - CMP Classification of Direct Threats to Species and Ecosystems 4.0 in Conservation Biology available at doi.org/10.1111/cobi.14434 and as an online resource at https://lnkd.in/ez5WzUC5. Just as medical clinicians and researchers need a standard language to talk about human diseases, conservation practitioners and scientists need a common language to talk about the problems they are facing. This paper contains an updated definition and taxonomy of the direct threat factors that are the critical interface through which human socioeconomic systems affect and change natural systems. In particular, we are pleased to provide a new Level 3 classification system that allows practitioners to describe the threats they are facing in much greater detail.
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📢 The latest version of the direct threats classification is out and ready for you to pore over and use. Personally, I am super excited about the new additional level it presents to help practitioners better describe the threats affecting species and ecosystems with greater specificity. Read here - https://lnkd.in/etyzrrpF
Attention all conservation geeks. On behalf of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and the Conservation Measures Partnership, we are pleased to announce the formal publication of the IUCN - CMP Classification of Direct Threats to Species and Ecosystems 4.0 in Conservation Biology available at doi.org/10.1111/cobi.14434 and as an online resource at https://lnkd.in/ez5WzUC5. Just as medical clinicians and researchers need a standard language to talk about human diseases, conservation practitioners and scientists need a common language to talk about the problems they are facing. This paper contains an updated definition and taxonomy of the direct threat factors that are the critical interface through which human socioeconomic systems affect and change natural systems. In particular, we are pleased to provide a new Level 3 classification system that allows practitioners to describe the threats they are facing in much greater detail.
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Consultant. Nature conservation & Protected area management. Sustainability. Participatory processes. Creativity.
A taxonomy of threats to species & ecosystems - a practical tool for nature conservationists and environmental impact assessment specialists. An update of the earlier version of IUCN guidelines.
Attention all conservation geeks. On behalf of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and the Conservation Measures Partnership, we are pleased to announce the formal publication of the IUCN - CMP Classification of Direct Threats to Species and Ecosystems 4.0 in Conservation Biology available at doi.org/10.1111/cobi.14434 and as an online resource at https://lnkd.in/ez5WzUC5. Just as medical clinicians and researchers need a standard language to talk about human diseases, conservation practitioners and scientists need a common language to talk about the problems they are facing. This paper contains an updated definition and taxonomy of the direct threat factors that are the critical interface through which human socioeconomic systems affect and change natural systems. In particular, we are pleased to provide a new Level 3 classification system that allows practitioners to describe the threats they are facing in much greater detail.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Vanuatu / Vice Président de l'Université Nationale de Vanuatu
an important document to share widely
Attention all conservation geeks. On behalf of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and the Conservation Measures Partnership, we are pleased to announce the formal publication of the IUCN - CMP Classification of Direct Threats to Species and Ecosystems 4.0 in Conservation Biology available at doi.org/10.1111/cobi.14434 and as an online resource at https://lnkd.in/ez5WzUC5. Just as medical clinicians and researchers need a standard language to talk about human diseases, conservation practitioners and scientists need a common language to talk about the problems they are facing. This paper contains an updated definition and taxonomy of the direct threat factors that are the critical interface through which human socioeconomic systems affect and change natural systems. In particular, we are pleased to provide a new Level 3 classification system that allows practitioners to describe the threats they are facing in much greater detail.
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Governance Matters for Conservation! 🐘 A new study co-authored by USFWS employees and published in Conservation Biology, sheds light on an often overlooked factor in conservation success: governance. After analyzing projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, researchers found that, despite growing recognition of governance’s importance, only 3.2% of over 1,000 articles screened provided direct evidence linking governance to conservation outcomes! This highlights a significant gap in our understanding of its true impact. From elephants in sub-Saharan Africa to wetlands in the U.S., strong governance ensures every conservation dollar is well spent. This kind of evidence-based research empowers us to address key knowledge gaps and improve future conservation efforts. Check out the full study here: https://ow.ly/lFz950TVtYV #UnleashTheScience Photo of African savanna elephants by Matthew Luizza/USFWS
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Conservation Biologist | Head of Programs at Nature Rwanda | Honorary Research Fellow at UR-CoEB | IWC Country Coordinator, Rwanda.
In Kenya, recent research findings indicate that seven bird species of prey are at critical risk of electrocution, posing a severe threat to their survival. This situation may also be present in other countries and requires attention. To read more: https://lnkd.in/dq46RXRw This research employed #CitizenScience #data, showing a growing industry to support Conservation, management and advocacy! Tropical Biology Association Nature Rwanda
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In case you missed it! New research from the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance (CSA) shows significant improvements in life expectancy and lifespan equality for big cat and great ape species in zoological institutions. 🐆🦧 https://ow.ly/okPL50SPuhE
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Chief, Microbiology, Virology, and Molecular Microbiology & Professor, Pathology, Microbiology, Immunology
High Prevalence of Terbinafine Resistance Among Trichophyton mentagrophytes/T. interdigitale Species Complex, a Cross-Sectional Study from 2021 to 2022 in Northern Parts of Iran https://lnkd.in/ec-EXRxw
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