A 13‐step framework for better integration of streamlined conservation research

• Published in: Integrative conservation Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. 156 - 164
• Main Author: Borzée, Amaël
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.09.2023
• ISSN: 2770-9329; 2770-9329
• DOI: 10.1002/inc3.28

The rise of integrated conservation research underscores its pivotal role in raising global environmental concerns, making it an attractive research subject from numerous perspectives. This general interest in integrated research is positive in that it provides an interdisciplinary approach with important innovations, encompassing a variety of fields, in opposition to considering conservation as an “afterthought” of ecological results. The current challenge is to organize research findings in a consistent, streamlined process that effectively supports and influences world biodiversity conservation. Disciplines once deemed unrelated to conservation science, such as social sciences, are now being incorporated into conservation research, and there is a pressing need to unify these diverse areas into a cohesive process to enhance the coverage of this growing field. It is also vital to acknowledge that each focal population unit (e.g., species, taxa, clade, etc.) may have specific requirements. Here, I propose a 13‐step framework that aims to integrate a comprehensive range of conservation research fields, from traditional ecology and behavior to inclusive mitigation plans, policy recommendations, and monitoring processes, ensuring that conservation research results are translated into tangible conservation actions. Integrating research‐based conservation results will facilitate the required coordinated effort from scientists, government agencies, the general public, and relevant sections of the private sector, thereby reinforcing the foundations to support conservation initiatives. This manuscript defines a procedure to address the conservation research requirements of specific focal population units (e.g., species, taxa, clade, population, etc.). It emphasizes the need for a consistent and streamlined process integrating all research fields, aiming to increase the breadth of knowledge essential for generating actionable conservation research results. The process supports clearly defined goal‐driven objectives that can be readily adopted by organizations interested in actionable conservation research results at varying levels. Nevertheless, conservation measures can be taken at any stage within the process, recognizing that achieving all research outcomes is a resource‐intensive optimum. 在全球环境意识增强的背景下，综合保护研究的兴起越显重要，使其在多个方面成为引人注目的研究领域。对综合保护研究关注度的增加是具有积极意义的，因为它提供了一个涵盖各个领域的、创新性的跨学科方法，而不仅仅是将保护看作是生态学研究的次要结果。目前的挑战是，如何以标准化的流程来组织研究成果，有效地支持全球生物多样性保护。社会科学等学科最初被认为与保护科学无涉，而近年来正在被纳入保护研究之中，因此急需将多个学科整合到统一的研究框架中，以扩大保护研究的范围。在此过程中，还有必要认识到每个分类单元（如物种、类群、分支）可能有其特定的需求。基于此，本研究提出了含13个步骤的研究框架，旨在整合从传统的生态学和行为学，到缓解计划、政策建议和监测过程的广泛研究领域，确保将保护研究成果转化为切实的保护实践。整合基于研究的保护成果，将促进科研人员、政府机构、公众和企业等多方合作，为保护计划的实施提供坚实基础。本研究细化了特定分类单元（如物种、类群、分支、种群等）保护的研究流程，并强调须整合所有研究领域，增加知识的覆盖广度，以得到可执行的研究结果。该框架支持明确定义的全球目标，对保护感兴趣的组织可在不同层面参与这些目标的实现。然而，实现框架的全部流程需要大量资源，因此可选择在流程的任一阶段采取保护行动。【审阅：于潇雨 】 Integrated conservation research is becoming increasingly important due to global environmental concerns, and an interdisciplinary approach will provide the potential for important innovations. However, there is a need to organize research findings to support the conservation of biodiversity. Over the years, conservation research has included increasingly diverse disciplines, but now, all research fields need to be integrated into a streamlined process, recognizing that each population has specific needs. This summary presents a 13‐step process that incorporates multiple conservation‐related scientific disciplines, including ecology, behavior, mitigation plans, policy recommendations, and monitoring and aims to facilitate the translation of research results into actionable conservation measures. Furthermore, this process can guide organizations interested in conservation actions, providing well‐defined objectives and promoting knowledge sharing. 由于全球环保意识的增长，综合保护研究变得越来越重要，跨学科方法将是重要的创新力量。然而，有必要采用标准化的框架来组织研究结果，为生物多样性保护提供支持。近年来，保护研究涵盖了越来越多的学科，须将所有研究领域整合到统一的研究框架中，并满足每个生物分类单元的特定需求。本研究提出了由13个步骤组成的研究框架，涵盖生态学、行为学、缓解计划、政策建议和监测等多个与保护相关的学科，将研究结果转化为可落地的保护行动。此外，这一框架还可指导对保护感兴趣的组织，为其设定目标，促进知识的共享。 Integrated conservation research is gaining significance and attracting attention due to increasing global environmental concerns. There is a pressing need to organize research findings into a streamlined process that incorporates all disciplines, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of population requirements and expanding research coverage. This summary introduces a 13‐step process that integrates various fields of science‐based conservation research to support actionable conservation research results. 由于全球环保意识日益增长，综合保护研究变得越发重要并引起广泛关注。 急需制定涵盖所有学科的研究框架，有序组织研究结果，确保深入了解各个分类群的特定需求，扩大研究范围。 本研究提出含13个步骤的研究框架，整合了基于科学的保护研究的各个领域，将研究结果转化为保护行动。