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Natalie Mason¹, Michelle Ward^2,3, James E M Watson^2,3,4

¹School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia. natalie.mason@uq.net.au.

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Area of Science:

Conservation Biology
International Relations
Biodiversity Management

Background:

Global biodiversity loss necessitates international cooperation for species conservation.
Species with transboundary ranges (53.8% of terrestrial birds, mammals, amphibians) face increasing threats due to uncoordinated national management and artificial barriers.
Transboundary conservation initiatives offer a vital strategy for coordinated, cross-border species protection.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a transboundary conservation feasibility index using governance, collaboration, and human pressure metrics.
To assess global opportunities and challenges for transboundary conservation efforts.
To identify regions with high potential and those requiring significant investment for transboundary species protection.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel index incorporating governance, collaboration, and human pressure data.
Analysis of transboundary conservation potential across different nations and regions.
Evaluation of implementation challenges and investment needs in various geographical areas.

Main Results:

Significant variation in transboundary conservation potential was observed globally.
Distinct opportunities for transboundary conservation were identified in South-East Asia, Northern Europe, North America, and South America.
Regions like Central Africa present greater implementation challenges, potentially requiring post-conflict conservation interventions aligned with local socio-cultural factors.

Conclusions:

Sanctioned and coordinated transboundary species management is essential to prevent further declines of endangered species.
Global policy efforts must prioritize the development and enactment of legitimate mechanisms for collaborative conservation action.
Targeted investment and tailored approaches are necessary to overcome challenges in specific regions and ensure the success of transboundary conservation initiatives.