The planetary outlook for biodiversity is dire. A new collection of articles discusses the disconnect between the data we have and the…
Biology & Life Sciences
Bringing data to decision making for conservation and biodiversity
Translating conservation and biodiversity research from the field into the real world is a complex problem. This collection discusses issues around economics, policy, and how to do research that answers the questions that decision makers have.
Image Credit: Marine iguanas in the Galapagos Islands by Leah Gerber, CC BY 4.0
PLOS Biology
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PLOS Biology Aligning data with decisions to address the biodiversity crisis
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PLOS Biology Now is the time for conservationists to stand up for social justice
Existing power imbalances and injustices could be exacerbated by large flows of international funding for nature recovery.…
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PLOS Biology Enabling usable science takes a community: Using our roles as funders to catalyze change
Calls to support co-designed and usable science to inform management of natural resources are growing. Making the shift will require…
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PLOS Biology How will better data (and better use of data) enable us to save the planet?
The potentially catastrophic loss of biodiversity happening around the globe is largely caused by economic activity that is not connected…
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PLOS Biology Costs in conservation: Common costly mistakes and how to avoid them
There has been an increasingly prevalent message that data regarding costs must be included in conservation planning activities to make…
Featured Editors
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Guest Editor Leah Gerber
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Guest Editor Gwen Iacona
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Front Section Senior Editor, PLOS Biology Joanna Clarke