Correspondence should be sent to:
Dr. Alain Maasri
Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Department of Ecosystem Research
Justus-von-Liebig-Str. 7
12489 Berlin
Email: alainmaasri@gmail.com
Phone: +49 (0) 176 84207294
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Dr. Sonja Jähnig
Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries
Department of Ecosystem Research
Justus-von-Liebig-Str. 7
12489 Berlin
Email: sonja.jaehnig@igb-berlin.de
Phone: +49 (0) 30 6392 4085
Abstract: Freshwater biodiversity is declining dramatically,
and the current biodiversity crisis requires defining bold goals and
mobilizing substantial resources to meet the challenges. While the
reasons are varied, both research and conservation of freshwater
biodiversity lag far behind efforts in the terrestrial and marine
realms. We identify fifteen pressing global needs to support informed
global freshwater biodiversity stewardship. The proposed agenda aims to
advance freshwater biodiversity research globally as a critical step in
improving coordinated action towards its sustainable management and
conservation.
Keywords: Freshwater biodiversity, Global biodiversity crisis,
Research priority, Data infrastructure, Monitoring, Ecology, Management,
Socio-ecology