Arthropod anthropocenes: A call for action

Abstract

The editorial "Arthropod Anthropocenes: A Call for Action" emphasizes the critical role arthropods play in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity in the Anthropocene, an era defined by significant human impact on Earth's ecosystems. Highlighting the urgent need to address threats such as habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution, the piece advocates for sustainable practices to conserve arthropod populations. It calls for integrated efforts including enhanced research, sustainable agricultural practices, urban biodiversity enhancement, climate change mitigation, public education, policy and legislation reform, and international collaboration to safeguard arthropods and ensure the health of global ecosystems. This comprehensive approach underscores the indispensable role of arthropods in sustaining life on Earth, making a case for their conservation as a moral imperative for collective action.