Biological diversity is important for ecosystem function and services, which in turn is essential for human well-being. Under the Convention on Biological Diver

This volume examines the topic of local biodiversity conservation in the Asia-Pacific region, one of the most rapidly changing areas in the world. With a focus

Divided into three sections, this book explores the three main pillars of sustainable development, namely economy, environment and society, and their interlinka

Loss of biological diversity through the extinction of species, the conversion and degradation of natural habitats, and the disruption of ecological processes,