Optimizing conservation planning: An integrated approach to cost-effective biodiversity and carbon sequestration management in Yunnan Province, China
This study introduces an innovative, integrated approach to optimizing conservation planning in Yunnan Province, China. By maximizing the synergistic benefits of threatened species protection and carbon sequestration while minimizing economic costs, the research identifies regions with the highest c...
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| description | This study introduces an innovative, integrated approach to optimizing conservation planning in Yunnan Province, China. By maximizing the synergistic benefits of threatened species protection and carbon sequestration while minimizing economic costs, the research identifies regions with the highest conservation cost-effectiveness. This is achieved by combining species distribution models (SDMs) for threatened species, carbon sequestration capacity estimates, and local economic data through an input-output (I-O) model at 1 kilometer resolution. The study highlights key regions within Yunnan—particularly in the northwestern areas of Shangri-la and Nujiang prefectures—as offering significant ecological benefits at relatively low opportunity costs. These findings provide a scalable framework for policymakers to prioritize regions for protected area (PA) expansion, thus enhancing conservation outcomes while minimizing financial expenditures. The proposed methodology improves conservation investments' cost-effectiveness and supports broader conservation and sustainable land management goals. This research underscores the necessity of integrating multiple ecological and economic factors to address the urgent challenges of biodiversity loss. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b8c072ec1cc74a3c933ff681a9a7da6b2024-12-16T05:36:19ZengElsevierGlobal Ecology and Conservation2351-98942024-12-0156e03336Optimizing conservation planning: An integrated approach to cost-effective biodiversity and carbon sequestration management in Yunnan Province, ChinaJiacheng Shao0Yu Diao1Qingyu Zhang2Jinnan Wang3College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR ChinaCollege of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR ChinaCollege of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Academy of Ecological Civilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR ChinaCollege of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China; Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, 15 Shixingdajie, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100043, PR China; Corresponding author at: College of Environmental & Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China.This study introduces an innovative, integrated approach to optimizing conservation planning in Yunnan Province, China. By maximizing the synergistic benefits of threatened species protection and carbon sequestration while minimizing economic costs, the research identifies regions with the highest conservation cost-effectiveness. This is achieved by combining species distribution models (SDMs) for threatened species, carbon sequestration capacity estimates, and local economic data through an input-output (I-O) model at 1 kilometer resolution. The study highlights key regions within Yunnan—particularly in the northwestern areas of Shangri-la and Nujiang prefectures—as offering significant ecological benefits at relatively low opportunity costs. These findings provide a scalable framework for policymakers to prioritize regions for protected area (PA) expansion, thus enhancing conservation outcomes while minimizing financial expenditures. The proposed methodology improves conservation investments' cost-effectiveness and supports broader conservation and sustainable land management goals. This research underscores the necessity of integrating multiple ecological and economic factors to address the urgent challenges of biodiversity loss.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424005407Biodiversity conservationCost-effectiveness analysisThreatened speciesCarbon sequestrationInput-output modelProtected area |
| spellingShingle | Jiacheng Shao Yu Diao Qingyu Zhang Jinnan Wang Optimizing conservation planning: An integrated approach to cost-effective biodiversity and carbon sequestration management in Yunnan Province, China Global Ecology and Conservation Biodiversity conservation Cost-effectiveness analysis Threatened species Carbon sequestration Input-output model Protected area |
| title | Optimizing conservation planning: An integrated approach to cost-effective biodiversity and carbon sequestration management in Yunnan Province, China |
| title_full | Optimizing conservation planning: An integrated approach to cost-effective biodiversity and carbon sequestration management in Yunnan Province, China |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing conservation planning: An integrated approach to cost-effective biodiversity and carbon sequestration management in Yunnan Province, China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing conservation planning: An integrated approach to cost-effective biodiversity and carbon sequestration management in Yunnan Province, China |
| title_short | Optimizing conservation planning: An integrated approach to cost-effective biodiversity and carbon sequestration management in Yunnan Province, China |
| title_sort | optimizing conservation planning an integrated approach to cost effective biodiversity and carbon sequestration management in yunnan province china |
| topic | Biodiversity conservation Cost-effectiveness analysis Threatened species Carbon sequestration Input-output model Protected area |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424005407 |
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