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Article: Enhancing scientific and community capacity to conserve Central African Lepidoptera
| Title | Enhancing scientific and community capacity to conserve Central African Lepidoptera |
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| Authors | |
| Keywords | Central Africa Conservation actions Funding Lepidoptera Museum collection |
| Issue Date | 15-Feb-2023 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Citation | Biological Conservation, 2023, v. 279 How to Cite? |
| Abstract | Research on the ecology and conservation of Lepidoptera (and other species) has historically neglected tropical diversity – but the Lepidoptera of tropical Africa have been particularly understudied. Central Africa represents a major centre of biodiversity for butterflies, moths and other taxa but major threats including habitat loss, habitat degradation/ disturbance and climate change are threatening their persistence. Additionally, a range of obstacles to research and conservation are apparent in Central Africa, including major socioeconomic disparity, persistent armed conflicts, corruption, and a lack of local resources (e.g., funding and museums). Here we outline the history of research on the butterflies of Central Africa and highlight the importance of further conservation efforts in maintaining the biodiversity of Lepidoptera and other understudied insects in the region. Proactive measures acknowledging the prevailing regional challenges must be taken immediately. Among the major recommendations, we suggest: 1) enhancing museum collections, 2) facilitating strong scientific collaboration that enhances local capacity, 3) ensuring that funded projects are not disrupted by corruption, and 4) working to advance the socioeconomic status of local communities. Potential for scientific and community advancement in the region is substantial if investment and research efforts are targeted effectively. |
| Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/333960 |
| ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 4.9 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 1.985 |
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| dc.contributor.author | Dongmo Kenfak, Michel Arnaud | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Hanna, Rachid | - |
| dc.contributor.author | Bonebrake, Timothy Carlton | - |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-10-10T03:14:56Z | - |
| dc.date.available | 2023-10-10T03:14:56Z | - |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-02-15 | - |
| dc.identifier.citation | Biological Conservation, 2023, v. 279 | - |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0006-3207 | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/333960 | - |
| dc.description.abstract | <p>Research on the ecology and conservation of <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/lepidoptera" title="Learn more about Lepidoptera from ScienceDirect's AI-generated Topic Pages">Lepidoptera</a> (and other species) has historically neglected tropical diversity – but the <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/lepidoptera" title="Learn more about Lepidoptera from ScienceDirect's AI-generated Topic Pages">Lepidoptera</a> of tropical Africa have been particularly understudied. Central Africa represents a major centre of biodiversity for <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/butterflies" title="Learn more about butterflies from ScienceDirect's AI-generated Topic Pages">butterflies</a>, moths and other taxa but major threats including habitat loss, habitat degradation/ disturbance and climate change are threatening their persistence. Additionally, a range of obstacles to research and conservation are apparent in Central Africa, including major socioeconomic disparity, persistent armed conflicts, corruption, and a lack of local resources (e.g., funding and museums). Here we outline the history of research on the <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/butterflies" title="Learn more about butterflies from ScienceDirect's AI-generated Topic Pages">butterflies</a> of Central Africa and highlight the importance of further conservation efforts in maintaining the biodiversity of Lepidoptera and other understudied insects in the region. Proactive measures acknowledging the prevailing regional challenges must be taken immediately. Among the major recommendations, we suggest: 1) enhancing museum collections, 2) facilitating strong scientific collaboration that enhances local capacity, 3) ensuring that funded projects are not disrupted by corruption, and 4) working to advance the socioeconomic status of local communities. Potential for scientific and community advancement in the region is substantial if investment and research efforts are targeted effectively.</p> | - |
| dc.language | eng | - |
| dc.publisher | Elsevier | - |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Biological Conservation | - |
| dc.subject | Central Africa | - |
| dc.subject | Conservation actions | - |
| dc.subject | Funding | - |
| dc.subject | Lepidoptera | - |
| dc.subject | Museum collection | - |
| dc.title | Enhancing scientific and community capacity to conserve Central African Lepidoptera | - |
| dc.type | Article | - |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.biocon.2023.109938 | - |
| dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-85147216767 | - |
| dc.identifier.volume | 279 | - |
| dc.identifier.eissn | 1873-2917 | - |
| dc.identifier.isi | WOS:000931792100001 | - |
| dc.identifier.issnl | 0006-3207 | - |