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A horizon scan of global conservation issues for 2015

Sutherland, William J.; Clout, Mick; Depledge, Michael; Dicks, Lynn V.; Dinsdale, Jason; Entwistle, Abigail C.; Fleishman, Erica; Gibbons, David W.; Keim, Brandon; Lickorish, Fiona A.; Monk, Kathryn A.; Ockendon, Nancy; Peck, Lloyd S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3479-6791; Pretty, Jules; Rockström, Johan; Spalding, Mark D.; Tonneijck, Femke H.; Wintle, Bonnie C.. 2015 A horizon scan of global conservation issues for 2015. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 30 (1). 17-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2014.11.002

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Abstract/Summary

This paper presents the results of our sixth annual horizon scan, which aims to identify phenomena that may have substantial effects on the global environment, but are not widely known or well understood. A group of professional horizon scanners, researchers, practitioners, and a journalist identified 15 topics via an iterative, Delphi-like process. The topics include a novel class of insecticide compounds, legalisation of recreational drugs, and the emergence of a new ecosystem associated with ice retreat in the Antarctic

Item Type: Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2014.11.002
Programmes: BAS Programmes > BAS Programmes 2015 > Biodiversity, Evolution and Adaptation
ISSN: 01695347
Additional Keywords: environment, public health, priority setting, future, drugs, Antarctica, trade
Date made live: 01 Dec 2014 09:25 +0 (UTC)
URI: https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/508935

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