Connectivity and climate impact wildlife disease in cities
A multi-city study of urban coyotes shows how connectivity and climate change can interact to shape the distribution of wildlife disease.
Butterflies reveal a global connectivity challenge
A global analysis of more than 1,700 butterfly species reveals widespread climate-driven range shifts, highlighting the importance of connected landscapes that allow species to adapt.
Climate warming disrupts connectivity for terrestrial vertebrates
A global assessment projects that nearly 80% of the world's land area will experience reduced climate connectivity under future warming.
Plant range shifts can help diversity but not prevent global extinctions
Climate-driven plant migrations can help maintain biodiversity, but new research shows that protecting climate refugia and connected landscapes will be essential because species movement alone cannot prevent many future plant extinctions.
Climate models often miss the pace of range shifts
A global assessment of more than 3,500 terrestrial and marine species shows that while observed range shifts often follow the predicted direction, species frequently move much faster than climate models anticipate.
Mapping coral connectivity for smarter restoration
A decade of multi-species modeling shows how climate change shapes coral connectivity, helping managers prioritize reefs that can accelerate recovery and strengthen resilience across entire reef networks.
A practical framework for climate-informed landscape planning
Climate change refugia and landscape connectivity can be systematically incorporated into planning through a practical five-step framework.
Climate and connectivity drive mangrove range expansion
Predictions of mangrove expansion along the coast of Florida and the Southeastern U.S. highlight how connectivity alters ecosystem regimes under climate change.
Practical guidance for climate-smart planning
A recent climate-informed approach to landscape planning outlines a five-step process that integrates climate change exposure and refugia information to strengthen conservation and management decisions.
Testing whether connectivity stabilizes metacommunities
The theory that connectivity can stabilize metacommunities has rarely been tested, but new empirical evidence from a 25-year California grassland study provides a clear and surprising answer.
Hybridization mitigates climate change risks for birds
Research on mountain birds shows that hybridization among species boosts their ability to adapt to rapid climate change, highlighting how natural corridors and gene flow can strengthen resilience in vulnerable high elevation ecosystems.
“Conservation mosaics” as a paradigm for the planet
A new framework reimagines biodiversity protection for a changing climate by integrating protected areas, working lands, and human communities into connected, multifunctional landscapes that sustain both nature and people.
Hybrid zones expand plant resilience in fragmented landscapes
Genetic analysis of plant hybrids in western North America reveals how hybrid zones can bridge fragmented landscapes and boost ecosystem resilience under climate change.
How well do range shifts mitigate climate change for North American birds?
A continent-wide analysis of more than 400 North American bird species reveals that while many are shifting ranges northward, these movements only partly reduce their exposure to rapidly rising temperatures.
Connectivity matters during climate extremes
Extreme snowfall in Wyoming forced pronghorn to make long-distance escape movements, but encounters with fences and highways significantly increased mortality, highlighting the need for connectivity planning beyond seasonal migrations.
What does it mean to be “well connected”?
A comprehensive review of connectivity science offers a clear definition and tools to measure and restore organism movement critical for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and climate resilience amid global change.
Climate warming disproportionately impacts deep-sea connectivity
A global assessment of range shifts in the ocean under climate change shows that the deepest zones are likely to lose the highest amount of connectivity.
Connectivity promotes resilience to marine heat waves
A decade after a severe marine heat wave hit the coast of Western Australia, surveys show that connectivity was key for recolonization and survival of impacted kelp populations.
Global connectivity of migratory birds at risk
An assessment of over 100 migratory bird species across the Western Hemisphere shows that the combination of climate change and land use change is putting many migratory connections at very high risk.
Meeting 30×30 goals with restoration
New guiding principles for restoring coastal ecosystems provide a path forward in reaching 30x30 targets.