Red lists in conservation science-policy interfaces: A case study from Vietnam

Huong, Thi; Krott, Max; Juerges, Nataly; Böcher, Michael

doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2018.07.016

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“…Red Lists are an important tool not only to prioritize species conservation and identification of key biodiversity areas, but also to guide conservation responses, provide support for planning or implementing biodiversity projects, and help understand potential impacts on biodiversity (Bennun et al, 2018). In this sense, Red List indicators bear the potential to quantify possible anthropogenic threats to species (e.g., Wraith and Pickering, 2018), and to strategically connect science and politics (Do et al, 2018;Rabaud et al, 2018).…”

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Towards inclusion of genetic diversity measures into IUCN assessments: a case study on birds

Vitorino¹,

Souza²,

Jardim³

et al. 2019

Anim. Biodiv. Conserv.

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The IUCN Red List categorizes species based on their geographical distribution and population size. However, attributes such as genetic information are not yet considered. We compiled information on genetic diversity (HE, HO) and inbreeding coefficient (f) along with their ecological attributes (IUCN category, migratory habit, forest dependence and habitat type) from a literature survey to assess whether bird species categorized as being of highest conservation concern display the lowest genetic diversity. We used generalized linear mixed models (GLMM) to test whether avian species with less inclusive characteristics (e.g., taxa with small geographical distributions or low dispersal capability) display lower genetic diversity than those classified as Least Concern (LC). We used hylogenetic generalized least squares (pGLS) to account for phylogenetic independence of predictor variables and to verify robustness of GLMMs (generalized linear mixed models). In general, GLMM revealed more significant relationships among ecological attributes and genetic diversity patterns. After accounting for phylogenetic independence, the highest average heterozygosity values were observed in species falling under the LC category; non–migratory birds showed lower HO and HE average values than migratory birds, while non–forest birds showed lower heterozygosity than forest birds. Hence, we corroborate our hypothesis that genetic diversity of birds is lower in species of high conservation concern. We hope our results promote further studies on genetic diversity of bird populations. Lastly, we propose the incorporation of genetic data as metrics in the assessment of bird conservation status.

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Towards inclusion of genetic diversity measures into IUCN assessments: a case study on birds

Vitorino¹,

Souza²,

Jardim³

et al. 2019

Anim. Biodiv. Conserv.

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“…This is also reflected in our study, rigor science which can be crucial for decision/ policymaking processes are not always utilized. Even flawed and weak science is more considered (Do et al, 2018). Scientific findings, data, and information are only used to the extent that they support certain interests of the actors involved in the policy processes (Böcher and Krott, 2016).…”

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Poor science meets political neglect: Land use changes of high conservation value forests in Indonesia

Nurprabowo

Awang

Hardwinarto

et al. 2021

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Forest land allocation and use in Indonesia have been politically contested and characterized by poor data and competing interests of different institutions. This study analyzes the process of integrating scientific findings in policymaking about land use and changes. The focus is on the processes related to the changes of Highly Important Forest Zones with Strategic Values (Dampak Penting Cakupan Luas dan bernilai Strategis/DPCLS). DPCLS forests are unique as any changes require approval from the parliament to complement the processes at the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and must be based on rigorous scientific evaluation. This study uses the case of Riau Islands (Kepri) Province, previously part of Riau Province, which to date is one of only two Indonesian provinces yet to accept the forest zonings of the Ministry. The province’s strategic positions as exclusive economic and free trade zones make it further interesting in terms of land allocation as land becomes increasingly valuable for other uses. This paper specifically asks how the scientific investigation on the potential land use changes were conducted, how reliable the discoveries are, and how they were utilized in multiple steps at different institutions from the proposal evaluations to the approval stages. Our research indicates that scientific findings have rarely been integrated in policy making regarding DPCLS forests in Kepri Province. In addition, the scientific findings are weak; the institution producing them is heavily dominated by government officials and paid consultants/ experts. The scientific body was only established to fulfill the formal processes required by the regulatory frameworks. Proposals and decisions on the changes of DPCLS forests in Kepri Province are more characterized by political considerations. The “scientific findings” of the current land use in Kepri Province is used as a political commodity (or commodities) to support the interests of actors.

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“…This benefits the credibility and comprehensiveness of the new instruments within the specific policy fields (Rogge & Reichardt, ). Countries such as Vietnam and Japan have institutionalized Red Lists by enacting a series of laws and decrees about threatened species (Do et al., ) and establishing governance networks with stakeholders for species conservation (Yamaki, ). These precedents can facilitate the establishment and operation of the RLE at national and supranational levels.…”

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“…Species extinction and ecosystem collapse are closely linked to human development, the intensification of production systems and changes in land use (Tilman et al., ). To date most efforts have been at the levels of species and populations, where a great deal of progress has been made using tools such as the Red Lists of Threatened Species and their implementation through guidelines and regulations (Do, Krott, Juerges, & Böcher, ; Pimm et al., ). In contrast, ecosystem‐level diversity has been neglected, although the recently developed Red List of Ecosystems (RLE) offers an opportunity to accomplish internationally agreed conservation goals such as Aichi Targets and Sustainable Development Goals, and to correct the extinction debt at this level of ecological organization (Bland, Keith, Miller, Murray, & Rodríguez, ).…”

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Operationalizing the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems in public policy

Alaniz

Pérez-Quezada

Galleguillos

et al. 2019

CONSERVATION LETTERS

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Threats to ecosystems are closely linked to human development, whereas lack, insufficiency, and inefficiency of public policies are important drivers of environmental decline. Previous studies have discussed the contribution of IUCN's Red List of Ecosystems (RLE) in conservation issues; however, its applications in different policy fields and instruments for achieving biodiversity conservation have not been explored in detail. Here, we introduce a framework to operationalize the RLE in public policy, facilitating work of governments, practitioners, and decision makers. Our analysis identified 20 policy instruments that could reduce risks to ecosystems highlighted by different Red List criteria. We discuss how RLE could inform the policy process by analyzing different instruments that could be designed, implemented, and modified to achieve risk reduction. We also present practical examples from around the world showing how ecosystem conservation could be improved by operationalizing the RLE in policy instruments. The RLE criteria can inform the policy process by helping to shape objectives and identifying policy instruments that directly address the causes and severity of risks illuminated in Red List assessments. We conclude that RLE could be expanded into a broader holistic spectrum of policy instruments, which could be a key to achieving the ecosystem conservation.

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Red lists in conservation science-policy interfaces: A case study from Vietnam

Cited by 9 publications

References 62 publications

Towards inclusion of genetic diversity measures into IUCN assessments: a case study on birds

Towards inclusion of genetic diversity measures into IUCN assessments: a case study on birds

Poor science meets political neglect: Land use changes of high conservation value forests in Indonesia

Operationalizing the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems in public policy

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