{"title":"Strategic environment analysis for Arctic collaborative governance based on data-driven triple bottom line perspective.","authors":"Xiaoxue Ma, Jianqi Zhang, Wanyi Deng, Weiliang Qiao","doi":"10.1007/s13280-025-02164-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13280-025-02164-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Collaborative governance is essential to address complex Arctic issues beyond the capacity of any single country. The strategic environment analysis is critical to promote collaborative governance. This study quantitatively analyzes the strategic environment for Arctic collaborative governance using a data-driven approach from a triple bottom line perspective. Nineteen evaluation indicators were determined, covering economic, environmental, and social aspects. The Arctic Council members and affiliates (21 countries) collected data associated with these indicators during 2012-2021 and analyzed by the Euclidean distance and grey correlation-based technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution model to obtain the performance values of these countries. Results indicate the correlations among the three aspects are weak, suggesting room for integrative development. In addition, the high correlation coefficients of performance across these aspects among the countries indicate the great potential for Arctic collaborative governance, which may be limited by geopolitical factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":461,"journal":{"name":"Ambio","volume":" ","pages":"1549-1558"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12307820/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143630125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Damming induces convergence of riverscapes in the Nile, Yangtze, and Amazon Basin: The importance of localized watershed management.","authors":"Wanyu Qi, Wanyu Wang, Jinxia Huang, Reija Hietala, Shengjun Wu, Maohua Ma, Chundi Chen","doi":"10.1007/s13280-025-02160-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13280-025-02160-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding changes in riverscapes and their influencing factors is crucial for effective biological conservation. Although the impact of dams on riverscape changes has been investigated, comparative research is limited. This study first conducted a comparative analysis of riverscape configuration patterns from different perspectives using the Landscape Fragmentation Index of Configuration among three major global dammed rivers: the Aswan High Dam on the Nile River, the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River, and the Jirau and Santo Antônio dams in the Amazon Basin. Subsequently, through the Analysis of Similarity of various indices, we identified a significant trend toward resemblance in the configurations across the three dammed rivers. Further, we found that this resemblance progressed in a trend similar to that of riverscape composition, with built-up and water land-use type being the primary factor explaining the similarity across these regions. These findings provide valuable insights for localized management measures in dam-affected areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":461,"journal":{"name":"Ambio","volume":" ","pages":"1530-1548"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12307839/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143661813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AmbioPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-03-26DOI: 10.1007/s13280-025-02156-2
Wiktor Halecki, Tomasz Stachura, Wioletta Fudała
{"title":"Redefining urban spaces in stormwater assessment through ecosystem management: A narrative review.","authors":"Wiktor Halecki, Tomasz Stachura, Wioletta Fudała","doi":"10.1007/s13280-025-02156-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13280-025-02156-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Climate neutrality requires urban infrastructure overhauls, particularly in rainwater management and green space expansion. Urban planning often conflicts with hydrological engineering, straining budgets and limiting green spaces. This review analyzed urban forestry, greenery, and ecohydrological policies in housing and buildings using bibliometric network analysis from Scopus and Web of Science. Key terms such as \"urban climate\" and \"adaptive management\" were linked, highlighting challenges in climate change implementation. Vegetation-based rainwater management projects improved resident safety and reduced sewage discharge through soil retention and evapotranspiration. Strategic greenery (green roofs, gardens, parks) enhances water capture and storage. Findings showed that integrating blue-green infrastructure mitigates conflicts between gray infrastructure and hydrological engineering, reducing construction pressures and preserving urban parks. New stormwater management technologies should align with urban ecosystems and housing priorities. Effective ecohydrological policies require careful local planning and appropriate tools to balance sustainability and urban development.</p>","PeriodicalId":461,"journal":{"name":"Ambio","volume":" ","pages":"1450-1472"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12307275/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AmbioPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-03-13DOI: 10.1007/s13280-025-02157-1
Carl Cyrus Anderson, Andreas Metzemacher, Blal Adem Esmail
{"title":"Boxes of rain: A systematic review on the classes and frameworks of ecosystem disservices.","authors":"Carl Cyrus Anderson, Andreas Metzemacher, Blal Adem Esmail","doi":"10.1007/s13280-025-02157-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13280-025-02157-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite the numerous benefits we derive from ecosystems as ecosystem services (ES), negative impacts on human health and well-being also occur as ecosystem disservices (ED). To study ED, researchers box them into classes and create conceptual frameworks to support their identification, assessment, and communication. It is unclear what classes and frameworks now exist for ED, their relative uptake in the literature, and their potential application across socio-ecological contexts. We conduct a systematic literature review of ED classification systems and frameworks to take stock and synthesize this growing but scattered body of research. We find strong uptake of several influential articles but persisting inconsistency of classifications and oversimplification of ED processes within frameworks. Aggregating existing classifications and frameworks, we draw on lessons learned to propose the Composite Ecosystem Disservices (CED) framework. We call for increased ED research, greater comparability and replicability allowing for transdisciplinarity, and conceptual underpinnings that recognize social-ecological interconnections.</p>","PeriodicalId":461,"journal":{"name":"Ambio","volume":" ","pages":"1431-1449"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12307269/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143623009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Navigating risk: A holistic framework for supporting rural livelihoods adaptation in Solomon Islands.","authors":"Bethany Rose Smith, Hensllyn Boseto, Aubrey Vavu, Relna Peter, Stephanie Duce, Amy Diedrich","doi":"10.1007/s13280-025-02162-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13280-025-02162-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper presents the Livelihoods-Based Risk Profiling Framework (LRPF) to support rural livelihoods adaptation in Western Province, Solomon Islands. Our framework addresses narrow disciplinary perspectives to provide a more comprehensive understanding of risks to rural livelihoods. We expand previous climate-focused frameworks by incorporating non-climatic hazards and key socio-economic factors that influence vulnerability. We employed a participatory mixed-methods approach using focus group workshops and household surveys to assess risk across three rural communities. The data were analysed to produce decision support tools including livelihood risk profiles, vulnerability index tables, and risk interaction diagrams. These tools identified priority adaptation initiatives targeting key risk drivers, demonstrating the LRPF's capacity to support communities in addressing complex risks and aiding external stakeholders to better align their interventions with local realities. By adopting a holistic perspective, the LRPF can enhance the robustness of adaptation planning, leading to more effective and sustainable adaptation outcomes for rural livelihoods.</p>","PeriodicalId":461,"journal":{"name":"Ambio","volume":" ","pages":"1496-1513"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12307829/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143735577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AmbioPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-04-05DOI: 10.1007/s13280-025-02163-3
Mari J Annala, Virpi Lehtoranta, Anu Hilli, Raili Hokajärvi, Minna Kuoppala, Heikki Mykrä, Sirpa Piirainen
{"title":"Family forest owner's perspectives on headwater streams in boreal forests: Motivations, values, and conservation actions.","authors":"Mari J Annala, Virpi Lehtoranta, Anu Hilli, Raili Hokajärvi, Minna Kuoppala, Heikki Mykrä, Sirpa Piirainen","doi":"10.1007/s13280-025-02163-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13280-025-02163-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Boreal headwater streams are vital for forest biodiversity and larger water bodies but face challenges from forest management. Understanding forest owner's views is key for effective water management. Our research surveys family forest owners to explore: (1) their perception of stream value, (2) factors driving their willingness to protect streams, and (3) if motivations for forest ownership vary by residence. Most owners are motivated by recreation. Those living far from their forests prioritize landscape, heritage, and biodiversity more than nearby residents. While owners recognize the importance of biodiversity and water protection, this does not always influence their management choices. Owners who are familiar with the link between forest management and stream health are more willing to protect streams from logging impacts. These findings highlight the need for better advice and policies for forest owners on managing water quality and biodiversity.</p>","PeriodicalId":461,"journal":{"name":"Ambio","volume":" ","pages":"1514-1529"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12307270/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143787661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eduardo E Garcia-Cardenas, Elsa G Escamilla-Chimal, Mariana Vargas-Sánchez, Lesly C Godinez-Hernandez, Cecilia Vanegas-Pérez, Sebastián R Zúñiga-Lagunes, Guillermina Alcaraz
{"title":"Different circadian locomotor rhythms of two competing hermit crab species.","authors":"Eduardo E Garcia-Cardenas, Elsa G Escamilla-Chimal, Mariana Vargas-Sánchez, Lesly C Godinez-Hernandez, Cecilia Vanegas-Pérez, Sebastián R Zúñiga-Lagunes, Guillermina Alcaraz","doi":"10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107357","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Circadian rhythms enable organisms to anticipate and adapt to daily environmental fluctuations. These rhythms are thought to have been shaped by natural selection in response to both abiotic factors and biotic interactions, including interspecific competition. The coexistence of ecologically similar species can promote the divergence of activity rhythms, allowing temporal partitioning that reduces agonistic encounters and minimizes competitive pressure, particularly benefiting the weaker competitor. We tested these ideas by considering the locomotor activity of two hermit crab species that compete for gastropod shells -Calcinus californiensis (dominant) and Clibanarius albidigitus (subordinate). We first determined whether activity rhythms are endogenously controlled by comparing individuals' locomotor activity patterns under a 12:12 h light:dark photoperiod (LD) to their activity under constant darkness (DD). We then compared the locomotor rhythms between species under the LD treatment to assess whether their activity patterns are differentiated. Circadian rhythms observed under the LD photoperiod were maintained under DD conditions, confirming the presence of self-sustained oscillations for both species; although, the rhythms amplitudes were reduced under DD. Both species increased their activity around sunset (Zeitgeber Time 10). Calcinus californiensis remained active until approximately ZT 13, exhibiting a crepuscular activity pattern, whereas Clibanarius albidigitus remained active throughout the night until sunrise (ZT 23), displaying a nocturnal activity pattern. This temporal separation is expected to reduce the likelihood of agonistic encounters, particularly around late night and sunrise when Cal. californiensis is inactive. Meanwhile, the increased movement of Cli. albidigitus could compensate for its weaker fighting ability by allowing it to be a better exploitation competitor. Our findings suggest that many generations of interspecific competition have driven the evolution of distinct activity rhythms, promoting species coexistence through temporal niche differentiation.</p>","PeriodicalId":18204,"journal":{"name":"Marine environmental research","volume":"210 ","pages":"107357"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144659591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The serious loss of mangrove forest over the largest delta of Africa, Niger Delta: causes and reasons.","authors":"Diankai Wang, Zhijun Dai, Chuqi Long, Xixing Liang, Yuan Xiong, Jinping Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107350","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107350","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While global mangrove forests have suffered significant loss, raising widespread concern, little information is available on how mangrove forests have changed along Africa's coast. This study employed multi-temporal remote sensing data and machine learning techniques between 1988 and 2023 to assess the spatiotemporal changes in mangrove forests cover across the Niger Delta, Africa's largest delta. This results indicated a decreasing trend in mangrove area within the Niger Delta, with a total loss of 2536 km<sup>2</sup> over the past 38 years, leaving 7058 km<sup>2</sup> by 2023. The mangrove forests have become increasingly interiorly fragmented while retreating landward at an average rate of 13.58 m per year. Spatially, mangrove distribution remains concentrated in estuarine extensions, with most retreat occurring at mangrove edges. The intensification of oil spills and urban expansion likely contribute to the internal degradation within the Niger Delta's mangrove forests, of which 54.27 % of the mangrove loss may have been caused by oil spills. Meanwhile, high-energy waves are the primary driver of edge erosion, and variations in wave energy result in a gradual slowdown of the landward retreat of mangrove boundaries-from the central Arcuate Niger Delta toward its flanking regions. Furthermore, increased sediment discharge from river into coastal waters enhances mangrove expansion in estuarine zones, and accelerating sea-level rise presents a growing threat to mangrove sustainability. The findings provide critical insights into the drivers of mangrove gain and loss, offering actionable guidance for optimizing global mangrove conservation and restoration strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18204,"journal":{"name":"Marine environmental research","volume":"210 ","pages":"107350"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144659592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AmbioPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-02-25DOI: 10.1007/s13280-025-02155-3
Fernando A O Silveira
{"title":"Seven ways to prevent biomism.","authors":"Fernando A O Silveira","doi":"10.1007/s13280-025-02155-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13280-025-02155-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biomism, the pervasive prejudice, discrimination or antagonism against a given biome, highlights critical and overlooked dimensions of human behavior biases that have consequences for real-world conservation. Here, I propose seven ways to end biomism in educational, scientific and conservation arenas, including (1) the recognition and value of all biomes, (2) use of inclusive language that acknowledges diverse perspectives, (3) preventing research prioritization based on colonial legacies, (4) tailoring biome-specific conservation, management and restoration, (5) adapting legislation to embrace all biomes, (6) developing inclusive regulatory measures and (7) equalizing funding opportunities. Recognizing and addressing biases against specific biomes is essential for fostering a more inclusive and equitable approach to conservation arenas and abandoning long-standing prejudices rooted in colonial legacies, aesthetic preferences and utilitarian views of nature.</p>","PeriodicalId":461,"journal":{"name":"Ambio","volume":" ","pages":"1491-1495"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12307257/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143490310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AmbioPub Date : 2025-09-01Epub Date: 2025-03-22DOI: 10.1007/s13280-025-02159-z
Luis Andrés Guillén, Adam Felton
{"title":"Twenty years after storm Gudrun: A lasting impact on forest science that highlights the critical role of forest monitoring.","authors":"Luis Andrés Guillén, Adam Felton","doi":"10.1007/s13280-025-02159-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13280-025-02159-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Storm Gudrun represents one of the most significant meteorological events in recent Swedish history, causing widespread forest destruction in southern Sweden. Now, 20 years after the storm, it is time to reflect on its impact on the forest sciences. We highlight key research themes that emerged in response to the storm, emphasising the critical role of research and monitoring infrastructure in facilitating the generation of valuable insights. We identified 18 articles focusing on storm Gudrun within forest-related research fields, which were, in turn, cited by over 600 subsequent studies. A citing network analysis resulted in eight research clusters, including, wind dynamics, carbon dynamics due to disturbances, spruce bark beetle responses, and storm damage in Sweden and Europe. Our review of primary literature underscores their dependence on established environmental monitoring and research infrastructure to provide essential background data. Maintaining these infrastructures is central to the advancement of forest-related sciences.</p>","PeriodicalId":461,"journal":{"name":"Ambio","volume":" ","pages":"1473-1478"},"PeriodicalIF":5.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12307258/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143690383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}