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Whole-Earth: A Conservation-Planning Paradigm for a Changing Climate.

Joshua J Lawler¹, John E Gross², Wendy B Foden³

¹School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.

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Expanding protected areas is not enough for biodiversity conservation. A new approach using conservation mosaics across landscapes and seascapes is needed to address climate change and human needs.

Keywords:

OECMs biodiversity climate change adaptation connectivity conservation areas conservation mosaics conservation planning ecosystem services protected areas

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Area of Science:

Conservation Science
Spatial Planning
Climate Change Adaptation

Background:

Global biodiversity and climate crises necessitate significant conservation efforts, with calls to protect 30%-50% of Earth's surface.
Current protected area expansion strategies face challenges including species movement, ecological shifts, and human demands.
Existing approaches are insufficient to overcome climate-intensified conservation challenges and environmental injustices.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a holistic spatial conservation paradigm beyond traditional protected areas.
To introduce the concept of conservation mosaics for effective biodiversity conservation and human needs.
To provide a framework for planning integrated conservation landscapes and seascapes.

Main Methods:

Conceptualizing conservation mosaics as large, integrated areas with varied protection levels and management strategies.
Analyzing the limitations of simply increasing the footprint of protected areas.
Developing a planning framework for holistic spatial conservation.

Main Results:

Conservation mosaics enhance landscape-scale coordination and permeability.
This approach supports healthy human populations and mitigates environmental injustices.
A comprehensive spatial strategy is required for successful global conservation.

Conclusions:

A paradigm shift towards conservation mosaics is essential for addressing complex conservation challenges.
Integrated landscape and seascape planning is crucial for biodiversity and human well-being.
The proposed framework offers a pathway for effective, equitable, and sustainable conservation efforts.