The new paper from the RIVAGE working group is out 🎉 Check a summary of our findings on island exposure to global change here ➡️ link.growkudos.com/1f0hyldthq8 Or access the full paper here ➡️ www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... 🌐 Maps of biodiversity threats on islands for 2050 ✅ @frbiodiv.bsky.social
Island biodiversity disproportionately exposed to global changeIsland ecosystems are biodiversity-rich, but face an alarming level of exposure to global change. We found that by 2050, climate change will be the dominant threat for 65% of islands; 22% will be affected primarily by land-use change; and 13% will face greater threats from biological invasions. We call for these ecosystems to be incorporated into global biodiversity conservation strategies and for their protection to be strengthened.link.growkudos.com