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.
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.
Mangroves need dynamic strategies to cope with rising sea levels
A case study in China shows how the dual stressors of sea level rise and land use change could shift mangrove ecosystems and lead to patch fragmentation and low connectivity.
Shifting boreal forests under climate change
Small changes in temperature and rainfall are likely to inhibit regeneration of southern boreal tree species, with only slow replacement by temperate species.
Large-scale climate connectivity models and maps
A new continent-wide map of climate connectivity across Europe adds to the growing library of large-scale, climate-wise connectivity models.
Insights for connectivity from the LTER network
The U.S. Long Term Ecological Research network includes over 2000 scientists at 28 sites that look at how ecological systems function over decades, with landscape connectivity a major theme of research.
New report: Connectivity and Climate Change Toolkit
A technical guide from the U.S. Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies provides managers and practitioners with detailed advice, resources and strategies for implementing climate connectivity.
Habitat fragmentation influences colonization and extinction under future climate conditions
Butterflies provide an example of how species are likely to respond differently to both habitat amount and configuration when ranges shift under climate change, based on species traits.
A “Global Safety Net” to reverse biodiversity loss and stabilize Earth’s climate
To stop biodiversity loss and reduce climate change impacts, we need to “conserve enough nature and in the right places”. A new tool aims to inform future land use planning efforts.
Review: connectivity modeling for climate change
A new review summarizes current modeling approaches that explicitly address climate change and outlines the remaining hurdles for maintaining landscape connectivity in the future.
Identifying refugia and corridors under climate change for the Sichuan snub‐nosed monkey in China
Climate change poses a special challenge to endemic species, like the Sichuan snub-nosed monkey, and to the land managers looking to preserve these rare species.
Climate change threatens migratory connectivity in the U.S. Great Basin region
Warmer temperatures have led to drier, saltier lakes and wetlands, which impact waterfowl populations across all life stages.
Connectivity and the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming
The recent report on global warming underscores why connectivity will be a key conservation strategy as we struggle to maintain limits on rising temperatures.
Connectivity as a proxy for gene flow to infer local adaptation
Using connectivity as a surrogate for gene flow can help pinpoint whether local adaptation to climate has a genetic basis.
How will migratory fish adapt to climate change with dams in the way?
Fish that migrate from sea to freshwater may struggle to adapt to climate change, especially if intersystem connectivity is blocked.
Creating climate meta-corridors for vulnerable species in South Korea
A nationwide climate change vulnerability assessment reveals potential pathways for thousands of plant species, but with different management implications.
Climate Science Centers are key for connectivity research in the U.S.
A nationwide network of eight regional centers provides support for understanding how climate will affect connectivity
Housing development will limit the ability of the National Wildlife Refuge System to respond to climate change
The U. S. National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) represents a large network of high priority conservation areas. Like all other protected areas around the globe, the refuges are likely to experience shifts in habitat composition [...]
Corridors as an effective means to achieve climate connectivity
Is the United States connected enough for plants and animals to respond to climate change? High levels of fragmentation throughout the country mean more barriers to movement if ranges shift under warming temperatures. The extent [...]
Identifying a nationwide corridor system for the United States
A network of linkages throughout the entire United States could maintain crucial corridors between protected areas such a national parks and wilderness areas.