A global agenda for advancing freshwater biodiversity research

Global freshwater biodiversity is declining dramatically, and meeting the challenges of this crisis requires bold goals and the mobilisation of substantial resources. While the reasons are varied, investments in both research and conservation of freshwater biodiversity lag far behind those in the terrestrial and marine realms. Inspired by a global consultation, we identify 15 pressing priority needs, grouped into five research areas, in an effort to support informed stewardship of freshwater biodiversity. The proposed agenda aims to advance freshwater biodiversity research globally as a critical step in improving coordinated actions towards its sustainable management and conservation

A global agenda for advancing freshwater biodiversity research

Global freshwater biodiversity is declining dramatically, and meeting the challenges of this crisis requires bold goals and the mobilisation of substantial resources. While the reasons are varied, investments in both research and conservation of freshwater biodiversity lag far behind those in the terrestrial and marine realms. Inspired by a global consultation, we identify 15 pressing priority needs, grouped into five research areas, in an effort to support informed stewardship of freshwater biodiversity. The proposed agenda aims to advance freshwater biodiversity research globally as a critical step in improving coordinated actions towards its sustainable management and conservation.Peer reviewe

Auf der Jagd nach Libellennamen in Malawi

In Malawi, the Chichewa name tombolombo presumably stands for all dragonflies, all Anisoptera or all libellulids, rather than for Philonomon luminans only. It is possible that the low nutritional and traditional medical value may not have lead yet to a diversity of names for dragonflies. Some Malawian names presented for dragonflies and their larvae perhaps have a more generic meaning of insects, such as "bugs". The name tombolimbo used in Ngoni for dragonflies is more similar to the Chichewa one than that used by the Yao (chensoa) or the Zulu in South Africa.In Malawi steht der Name Tombolombo für alle Libellen, Anisoptera und Segellibellen und nicht für Philonomon allein. Es ist möglich, dass die Ernährungs- und traditionell-medizinische Situation noch nicht zu einer Diversität der Namen von Libellen geführt hat