Biodiversity and Conservation journal

Biodiversity and Conservation journal
Title	Biodiversity and Conservation
Discipline	Conservation biology
Abbreviation	Biodivers. Conserv.
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
History	1992–present
Frequency	Monthly
Issn	0960-3115
Eissn	1572-9710

Biodiversity and Conservation journal is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering the conservation of biological diversity worldwide. The journal publishes original research, reviews, and policy analyses addressing species, habitats, ecosystems, and conservation strategies across continents and bioregions. Articles often connect empirical studies with policy debates involving international organizations and national agencies.

History

The journal was established in 1992 during a decade shaped by events such as the Earth Summit and the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and it emerged alongside journals produced by publishers like Springer Science+Business Media, Elsevier, Wiley-Blackwell, Taylor & Francis, and Oxford University Press. Early contributors included researchers affiliated with institutions such as Smithsonian Institution, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Natural History Museum, London, National Geographic Society, and World Wildlife Fund partners. The journal developed through interactions with major conferences including the Convention on Biological Diversity COP, the IUCN World Conservation Congress, and meetings of bodies like the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Over time it reflected conservation priorities set by agreements such as the Ramsar Convention, the CITES, and the Paris Agreement discussions, attracting submissions from authors connected to universities like Harvard University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Stanford University, and Yale University.

Scope and Aims

The journal aims to integrate research relevant to policy instruments such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the European Union Habitats Directive, and national strategies implemented by ministries in countries including Brazil, India, Australia, China, and South Africa. It solicits studies on taxa and systems ranging from work on Amazon Rainforest biodiversity, Coral Triangle fisheries, and Great Barrier Reef ecology to analyses of conservation in regions like Sahara Desert, Himalayas, and Arctic. The scope includes applied studies relevant to organizations such as United Nations Environment Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization, World Bank, Conservation International, and BirdLife International, and it encourages interdisciplinary work linking to legal instruments like the Endangered Species Act and regional frameworks such as the European Green Deal. The journal emphasizes relevance to stakeholders including IUCN, CBD Secretariat, and national parks authorities like Yellowstone National Park administration.

Editorial and Publication Details

Published by Springer Science+Business Media, the journal issues monthly volumes overseen by editorial boards drawn from institutions such as Smithsonian Institution, University of California, Berkeley, Imperial College London, University of Queensland, and Wageningen University. The editorial process aligns with standards promoted by bodies like the Committee on Publication Ethics and indexing services including Web of Science and Scopus. Contributors have included researchers from museums and research centers such as American Museum of Natural History, Kew Gardens, Max Planck Society, and universities such as University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Princeton University, Columbia University, and University of Tokyo. The journal publishes original articles, reviews, short communications, and special issues often guest-edited by scholars affiliated with organizations such as National Science Foundation, Royal Society, and research consortia like the Census of Marine Life.

Abstracting and Indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in major bibliographic databases and services including Web of Science, Scopus, and subject-specific indexes used by researchers at institutions like University of California, University of Melbourne, McGill University, University of British Columbia, and ETH Zurich. Libraries and catalogues such as those of Library of Congress, British Library, Bibliothèque nationale de France, and Deutsche Nationalbibliothek list the journal. Indexing facilitates citation tracking used in assessments by agencies including Research Excellence Framework and funding bodies such as European Research Council, National Science Foundation, Australian Research Council, and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.

Reception and Impact

The journal has been cited in policy reports and assessments produced by IUCN, IPBES, United Nations Environment Programme, World Bank, and national agencies, and it features in literature alongside publications from Nature, Science, PNAS, Conservation Biology, Ecology Letters, and Journal of Applied Ecology. Its articles inform conservation practice in protected areas such as Kruger National Park, Serengeti National Park, Galápagos Islands, Yellowstone National Park, and Banff National Park, and guide stakeholders including Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society, and WWF. Academically, the journal contributes to debates intersecting with disciplines represented at institutions like London School of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and ETH Zurich.

Notable Articles and Special Issues

Special issues and notable articles have focused on topics tied to landmark places and programs such as the Amazon Rainforest conservation, Coral Triangle biodiversity, Arctic Council concerns, and restoration efforts linked to initiatives like the Bonn Challenge. Guest editors and contributors have included scientists associated with Smithsonian Institution, University of Oxford, Wageningen University, CSIR (India), CSIRO, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and European Commission research networks. Articles have influenced projects supported by funders such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and European Research Council, and intersect with legal frameworks like CITES listings and the Endangered Species Act decisions.

Category:Conservation journals