Intended consequences statement

Phelan, Ryan M.; Baumgartner, Bridget; Brand, Stewart; Brister, Evelyn; Burgiel, Stanley W.; Charo, R. Alta; Coche, Isabelle; Cofrancesco, Al; Delborne, Jason A.; Edwards, Owain; Fisher, Joshua; Gaywood, Martin J.; Gordon, Doria R.; Howald, Gregg R.; Hunter, Margaret E.; Kareiva, Peter; Mankad, Aditi; Marvier, Michelle; Moseby, Katherine E.; Newhouse, Andrew E.; Novak, Ben J.; Ohrstrom, Gerry; Olson, Steven P.; Palmer, Megan J.; Palumbi, Stephen R.; Patterson, Neil; Pedrono, Miguel; Pelegri, Francisco; Rohwer, Yasha; Ryder, Oliver A.; Saah, J. Royden; Scheller, Robert M.; Seddon, Philip J.; Shaffer, H. Bradley; Shapiro, Beth; Sweeney, Michael T.; Tercek, Mark R.; Thizy, Delphine; Tilt, Whitney; Weber, Michele; Wegrzyn, Renee D.; Whitelaw, Bruce; Winkler, Matthew; Wodak, Josh; Zimring, Mark; Robbins, Paul

doi:10.1111/csp2.371

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“…It is being lost at an alarming rate ( 15 ). Combining genomic tools with meticulous phenotyping and creative cross-disciplinary collaboration can help address this crisis ( 16 , 17 ).…”

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Darwinian genomics and diversity in the tree of life

Stephan

Burgess

Cheng

et al. 2022

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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Genomics encompasses the entire tree of life, both extinct and extant, and the evolutionary processes that shape this diversity. To date, genomic research has focused on humans, a small number of agricultural species, and established laboratory models. Fewer than 18,000 of ∼2,000,000 eukaryotic species (<1%) have a representative genome sequence in GenBank, and only a fraction of these have ancillary information on genome structure, genetic variation, gene expression, epigenetic modifications, and population diversity. This imbalance reflects a perception that human studies are paramount in disease research. Yet understanding how genomes work, and how genetic variation shapes phenotypes, requires a broad view that embraces the vast diversity of life. We have the technology to collect massive and exquisitely detailed datasets about the world, but expertise is siloed into distinct fields. A new approach, integrating comparative genomics with cell and evolutionary biology, ecology, archaeology, anthropology, and conservation biology, is essential for understanding and protecting ourselves and our world. Here, we describe potential for scientific discovery when comparative genomics works in close collaboration with a broad range of fields as well as the technical, scientific, and social constraints that must be addressed.

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“…It is being lost at an alarming rate ( 15 ). Combining genomic tools with meticulous phenotyping and creative cross-disciplinary collaboration can help address this crisis ( 16 , 17 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Darwinian genomics and diversity in the tree of life

Stephan

Burgess

Cheng

et al. 2022

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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“…First, the proactionary principle, which is the idea that failure to use available technologies can be more dangerous than shying away from their possible negative impacts 94 . Second, intended consequences -an idea that emphasises the risks of inaction and favours inclusive decision-making to identify and mitigate the risks of interventions 95 .…”

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What is ecomodernism?

Breewood¹,

Garnett²

2022

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Ecomodernism is an environmental philosophy rooted in the belief that technological progress can allow humans to flourish while minimising our impacts on the environment, in particular by freeing up land for conservation by intensifying the production of food and other resources using technology. This explainer describes the values, goals, and practical solutions promoted by ecomodernists; what they would mean for land use and the food system; the history of the ideas that underlie ecomodernism; and the main contestations around the values and evidence underpinning ecomodernism.

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“…Responsible research and engagement protocols (Barnhill-Dilling & Delborne, 2021), intersections between governance, constituencies, and risk (Burgiel et al, 2021), and careful forecasting models (Mozelewski & Scheller, 2021) are areas essential to successfully planning for intended consequences. Post-workshop, 46 participants drafted a statement to guide scientists, practitioners and other stakeholders as they safely harness the power of innovation for conservation (Phelan et al, 2021).…”

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