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Tallis H, Fargione J, Game E, McDonald R, Baumgarten L, Bhagabati N, Cortez R, Griscom B, Higgins J, Kennedy CM, Kiesecker J, Kroeger T, Leberer T, McGowan J, Mandle L, Masuda YJ, Morrison SA, Palmer S, Shirer R, Shyamsundar P, Wolff NH, Possingham HP. Prioritizing actions: spatial action maps for conservation. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2021; 1505:118-141. [PMID: 34176148 PMCID: PMC9290997 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.14651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
Abstract
Spatial prioritization is a critical step in conservation planning, a process designed to ensure that limited resources are applied in ways that deliver the highest possible returns for biodiversity and human wellbeing. In practice, many spatial prioritizations fall short of their potential by focusing on places rather than actions, and by using data of snapshots of assets or threats rather than estimated impacts. We introduce spatial action mapping as an approach that overcomes these shortfalls. This approach produces a spatially explicit view of where and how much a given conservation action is likely to contribute to achieving stated conservation goals. Through seven case examples, we demonstrate simple to complex versions of how this method can be applied across local to global scales to inform decisions about a wide range of conservation actions and benefits. Spatial action mapping can support major improvements in efficient use of conservation resources and will reach its full potential as the quality of environmental, social, and economic datasets converge and conservation impact evaluations improve.
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Affiliation(s)
- Heather Tallis
- Institute on the Environment, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.,School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Santa Cruz, California
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- North America Program, the Nature Conservancy, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Global Science, the Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia
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- Center for Sustainability Science, the Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia
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- Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, the Nature Conservancy, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Center for Natural Climate Solutions, Conservation International, Arlington, Virginia
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- Global Freshwater Team, the Nature Conservancy, Chicago, Illinois
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- Protect Oceans, Lands and Waters Program, the Nature Conservancy, Fort Collins, Colorado
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- Protect Oceans, Lands and Waters Program, the Nature Conservancy, Fort Collins, Colorado
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- Global Science, the Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia
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- Pacific Division, the Nature Conservancy, Yona, Guam
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- Global Science, the Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia.,Center for Biodiversity and Global Change, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Natural Capital Project, Woods Institute for the Environment and Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Global Science, the Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia
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- California Program, the Nature Conservancy, San Francisco, California
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- Tennessee Program, the Nature Conservancy, Nashville, Tennessee
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- New York Program, the Nature Conservancy, New York City, New York
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- Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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Sutherland WJ, Alvarez-Castañeda ST, Amano T, Ambrosini R, Atkinson P, Baxter JM, Bond AL, Boon PJ, Buchanan KL, Barlow J, Bogliani G, Bragg OM, Burgman M, Cadotte MW, Calver M, Cooke SJ, Corlett RT, Devictor V, Ewen JG, Fisher M, Freeman G, Game E, Godley BJ, Gortázar C, Hartley IR, Hawksworth DL, Hobson KA, Lu ML, Martín-López B, Ma K, Machado A, Maes D, Mangiacotti M, McCafferty DJ, Melfi V, Molur S, Moore AJ, Murphy SD, Norris D, van Oudenhoven APE, Powers J, Rees EC, Schwartz MW, Storch I, Wordley C. Ensuring tests of conservation interventions build on existing literature. Conserv Biol 2020; 34:781-783. [PMID: 32779884 DOI: 10.1111/cobi.13555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- William J Sutherland
- Conservation Evidence, Conservation Science Group, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, David Attenborough Building, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ, U.K
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
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- Avocetta - Journal of Ornithology, and Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Milan, Via Celoria 26, Milan, I-20133, Italy
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- Bird Conservation International, British Trust for Ornithology, The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2PU, U.K
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- Aquatic Conservation, School of Biology, Scottish Oceans Institute, East Sands, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, Scotland
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- Avian Conservation and Ecology, Natural History Museum at Tring, The Walter Rothschild Building, Akeman St, Tring, HP23 6AP, U.K
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- Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, The Freshwater Biological Association, The Ferry Landing, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LP, U.K
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- Emu - Austral Ornithology, Kate Buchanan School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Built Environment, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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- Journal of Applied Ecology, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, U.K
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- Rivista italiana di Ornitologia-Research in Ornithology, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. University of Pavia, Via Adolfo Ferrata 9, Pavia, 27100, Italy
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- Mires and Peat, Geography, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN, U.K
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- Conservation Biology, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College, London Weeks Building, 16-18 Princes Gardens, London, SW7 1NE, U.K
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- Ecological Solutions and Evidence, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4, Canada
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- Pacific Conservation Biology, Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia
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- Conservation Physiology, Department of Biology and Institute of Environmental and Interdisciplinary Science, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6, Canada
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- Global Ecology and Conservation, Center for Integrative Conservation, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Menglun, Mengla, Yunnan, Kunming, 666303, China
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- Biological Conservation, ISEM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, EPHE, IRD, Montpellier, France
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- Animal Conservation, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, Regents Park, London, NW1 4RY, U.K
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- Oryx, Fauna & Flora International, The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ, U.K
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- Conservation Land Management, NHBS Ltd, 1-6 The Stables, Ford Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LE, U.K
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- Conservation Letters, The Nature Conservancy, Brisbane, Australia
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- Endangered Species Research, Centre for Ecology and Conservation University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall, TR10 9FE, U.K
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- European Journal of Wildlife Research, Ronda de Toledo 12, Ciudad Real, 13005, Spain
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- Bird Study, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YQ, U.K
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- Biodiversity and Conservation, Comparative Plant and Fungal Biology, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Surrey, TW9 3DS, U.K
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- Avian Conservation and Ecology, Dept. Biology and Environment and Climate Change Canada, University of Western Ontario, Room 2025 BGS Building,1151 Richmond St. N., London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Taiwan Journal of Biodiversity, Division of Management, Taiwan Endemic Species Research Institute, Nantou
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- Ecosystems and People, Faculty of Sustainability, Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Lüneburg, 21335, Germany
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- Biodiversity Science, 20 Nanxincun, Xiangshan, Haidian District, Beijing, 100093
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- Journal for Nature Conservation, Chopin 1, 38208 La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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- Journal of Insect Conservation, Species Diversity Group, Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO), Brussels, Belgium
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- Acta Herpetologica, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Taramelli 24, Pavia, 27100, Italy
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- IBIS, International Journal of Avian Science, British Ornithologists' Union, P.O. Box 417, Peterborough, PE7 3FX, U.K
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- Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, Hartpury University, Gloucester, GL19 3BE, U.K
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- Journal of Threatened Taxa, 12 Thiruvannamalai Nagar, Kalapatti-Saravanampatti Road, Saravanampatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641035, India
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- Ecology and Evolution, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia, 109 Conner Hall, Georgia, U.S.A
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- Restoration Ecology, School of Environment, Resources & Sustainability, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Tropical Conservation Science, School of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, AP, 68903-419, Brazil
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- Ecosystems and People, Institute of Environmental Sciences CML, Leiden University, Einsteinweg 2, Leiden, 2333 CC, The Netherlands
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- Biotropica, College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, 1987 Upper Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN, 55108, U.S.A
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- Wildfowl, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA, U.K
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- Conservation Science and Practice, Department of Environmental Science and Policy, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, U.S.A
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- Wildlife Biology, Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, D-79085, Germany
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- Conservation Science Group, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, David Attenborough Building, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ, U.K
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Lahoz-Monfort JJ, Chadès I, Davies A, Fegraus E, Game E, Guillera-Arroita G, Harcourt R, Indraswari K, McGowan J, Oliver JL, Refisch J, Rhodes J, Roe P, Rogers A, Ward A, Watson DM, Watson JEM, Wintle BA, Joppa L. A Call for International Leadership and Coordination to Realize the Potential of Conservation Technology. Bioscience 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/biosci/biz090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
AbstractAdvancing technology represents an unprecedented opportunity to enhance our capacity to conserve the Earth's biodiversity. However, this great potential is failing to materialize and rarely endures. We contend that unleashing the power of technology for conservation requires an internationally coordinated strategy that connects the conservation community and policy-makers with technologists. We argue an international conservation technology entity could (1) provide vision and leadership, (2) coordinate and deliver key services necessary to ensure translation from innovation to effective deployment and use of technology for on-the-ground conservation across the planet, and (3) help integrate innovation into biodiversity conservation policy from local to global scales, providing tools to monitor outcomes of conservation action and progress towards national and international biodiversity targets. This proposed entity could take the shape of an international alliance of conservation institutions or a formal intergovernmental institution. Active and targeted uptake of emerging technology can help society achieve biodiversity conservation goals.
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- José J Lahoz-Monfort
- School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Zoological Society of London, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY, United Kingdom
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- 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22202 United Kingdom
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- The Nature Conservancy, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4066, Australia
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- The Nature Conservancy, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
- Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia
- Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4066, Australia
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- School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
- Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
- Great Apes Survival Partnership, UN Environment, P.O. Box 30552, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
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- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4066, Australia
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, 95 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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- Institute for Land, Water and Society, Charles Sturt University, Albury, NSW, Australia
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- School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
- Wildlife Conservation Society, Global Conservation Program, Bronx NY 10460, United States
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- School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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