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  • Conservation Science
  • Biodiversity
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Language barriers significantly hinder scientific progress and collaboration.
  • English is the dominant language in scientific publications, creating disadvantages for non-native speakers.
  • Effective biodiversity conservation relies on inclusive and accessible scientific communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a framework for understanding how language barriers impede evidence-based conservation.
  • To identify and quantify the impacts of language barriers on conservation science.
  • To propose actionable solutions for mitigating language disparities in conservation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on language barriers in science.
  • Development of a conceptual framework categorizing language barrier impacts.
  • Analysis of evidence generation, global synthesis, and local application challenges.

Main Results:

  • Language barriers restrict evidence generation by non-native English speakers.
  • Disparities in language impede the global synthesis of conservation knowledge.
  • The application of English-based conservation evidence is limited in local contexts.
  • Quantified evidence demonstrates the negative consequences of linguistic inequalities.

Conclusions:

  • Language barriers pose a significant threat to conservation science and biodiversity efforts.
  • Promoting linguistic diversity and multilingual communication is essential for inclusive conservation.
  • Implementing practical solutions can reduce language disparities and enhance global conservation outcomes.