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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
environmental science
Combating ecosystem collapse from the tropics to the Antarctic
Global Change Biology, Volume 27, No. 9, Year 2021
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Description
Globally, collapse of ecosystems—potentially irreversible change to ecosystem structure, composition and function—imperils biodiversity, human health and well-being. We examine the current state and recent trajectories of 19 ecosystems, spanning 58° of latitude across 7.7 M km2, from Australia's coral reefs to terrestrial Antarctica. Pressures from global climate change and regional human impacts, occurring as chronic ‘presses’ and/or acute ‘pulses’, drive ecosystem collapse. Ecosystem responses to 5–17 pressures were categorised as four collapse profiles—abrupt, smooth, stepped and fluctuating. The manifestation of widespread ecosystem collapse is a stark warning of the necessity to take action. We present a three-step assessment and management framework (3As Pathway Awareness, Anticipation and Action) to aid strategic and effective mitigation to alleviate further degradation to help secure our future. © 2021 John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Authors & Co-Authors
Bergstrom, Dana Michelle
Australia, Hobart
Australian Antarctic Division
Australia, Wollongong
University of Wollongong
Wienecke, Barbara C.
Australia, Hobart
Australian Antarctic Division
van den Hoff, John
Australia, Hobart
Australian Antarctic Division
Hughes, Lesley A.
Australia, Sydney
Macquarie University
Lindenmayer, David B.
Australia, Canberra
The Australian National University
Ainsworth, Tracy Danielle
Australia, Sydney
Unsw Sydney
Baker, Christopher M.
Australia, Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Bland, Lucie M.
Unknown Affiliation
Bowman, David M.J.S.
Australia, Hobart
University of Tasmania
Canadell, Josep G.
Australia, Canberra
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Constable, Andrew John
Australia, Hobart
University of Tasmania
Depledge, Michael H.
United Kingdom, Exeter
University of Exeter Medical School
Duke, Norman C.
Australia, Townsville
James Cook University
Johnson, Craig R.
Australia, Hobart
University of Tasmania
McGeoch, Melodie A.
Australia, Clayton
Monash University
Melbourne-Thomas, Jessica
Australia, Hobart
University of Tasmania
Australia, Canberra
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Nicholson, Emily
Australia, Geelong
Deakin University
Prober, Suzanne Mary
Australia, Canberra
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Raymond, Ben P.
Australia, Hobart
Australian Antarctic Division
Australia, Hobart
University of Tasmania
Ritchie, E. G.
Australia, Geelong
Deakin University
Robinson, Sharon A.
Australia, Wollongong
University of Wollongong
Ruthrof, Katinka Xoliswa
Australia, Kensington
Conservation and Attractions
Australia, Perth
Murdoch University
Setterfield, Samantha Ann
Australia, Perth
The University of Western Australia
Sgrò, Carla M.
Australia, Clayton
Monash University
Stark, Jonathan Sean
Australia, Hobart
Australian Antarctic Division
Travers, Toby D.
Australia, Hobart
University of Tasmania
Trebilco, Rowan
Australia, Hobart
University of Tasmania
Australia, Canberra
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Wardle, Glenda M.
Australia, Sydney
The University of Sydney
Williams, Kristen Jennifer
Australia, Canberra
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Shaw, Justine D.
Australia, Brisbane
The University of Queensland
Statistics
Citations: 98
Authors: 30
Affiliations: 20
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/gcb.15539
ISSN:
13541013
Research Areas
Environmental