Strategies for advancing inclusive biodiversity research through equitable practices and collective responsibility

Area of Science:

• * Biodiversity research
• * Conservation science
• * Global ecology

Background:

• * Global biodiversity crisis necessitates diverse researcher participation.
• * Inclusivity challenges in conservation stem from underrepresentation of local expertise in economically disadvantaged regions.
• * Systemic barriers include linguistic bias, undervalued contributions, parachute science, and capacity constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To propose a holistic framework for collective responsibility in biodiversity research.
• * To outline tailored strategies for dismantling systemic barriers to equitable collaboration.
• * To assign clear responsibilities to researchers, publishers, institutions, and funders for promoting inclusivity.

Main Methods:

• * Development of a multistakeholder framework for equitable collaboration.
• * Identification of specific strategies for researchers, institutions, publishers, and funders.
• * Analysis of systemic barriers and their impact on biodiversity research.

Main Results:

• * A framework delineates actors and practices for inclusive biodiversity research.
• * Strategies address researcher self-awareness, local partnerships, institutional policies, publisher dissemination, and funder allocation.
• * Proposed actions aim to dismantle biases and structural inequities.

Conclusions:

• * Implementing stakeholder-specific strategies can foster a more inclusive biodiversity research model.
• * Amplifying diverse perspectives maximizes collective knowledge for effective global conservation.
• * A unified approach is crucial for addressing interconnected conservation issues.