@article{cb454bc6a22a46eba4c4392d0b3a7c93,
title = "Global Commitments to Conserving and Monitoring Genetic Diversity Are Now Necessary and Feasible",
abstract = "Global conservation policy and action have largely neglected protecting and monitoring genetic diversity-one of the three main pillars of biodiversity. Genetic diversity (diversity within species) underlies species' adaptation and survival, ecosystem resilience, and societal innovation. The low priority given to genetic diversity has largely been due to knowledge gaps in key areas, including the importance of genetic diversity and the trends in genetic diversity change; the perceived high expense and low availability and the scattered nature of genetic data; and complicated concepts and information that are inaccessible to policymakers. However, numerous recent advances in knowledge, technology, databases, practice, and capacity have now set the stage for better integration of genetic diversity in policy instruments and conservation efforts. We review these developments and explore how they can support improved consideration of genetic diversity in global conservation policy commitments and enable countries to monitor, report on, and take action to maintain or restore genetic diversity.",
keywords = "Adaptation, Genetic diversity, Indicators, Monitoring, Policy",
author = "Sean Hoban and Bruford, {Michael W} and Funk, {W Chris} and Peter Galbusera and Griffith, {M Patrick} and Grueber, {Catherine E} and Myriam Heuertz and Hunter, {Margaret E} and Christina Hvilsom and Stroil, {Belma Kalamujic} and Francine Kershaw and Khoury, {Colin K} and Linda Laikre and Margarida Lopes-Fernandes and MacDonald, {Anna J} and Joachim Mergeay and Mariah Meek and Cinnamon Mittan and Mukassabi, {Tarek A} and David O'Brien and Rob Ogden and Clarisse Palma-Silva and Uma Ramakrishnan and Gernot Segelbacher and Shaw, {Robyn E} and Per Sj{\"o}gren-Gulve and Nevena Veli{\v c}kovi{\'c} and Cristiano Vernesi",
note = "{\textcopyright} The Author(s) 2021. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Institute of Biological Sciences. Funding Information: We thank anonymous reviewers and the editor for helpful comments. This article is based on work from COST Action G-BiKE CA 18134, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). We acknowledge logistical support from the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network. CK was supported by grant no. 2019-67012-29733 and project accession no. 1019405 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. PG acknowledges the structural support of the Flemish government. LL was funded by the Swedish Research Council and SRC Formas. SH and MPG were supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (grants no. MG-30-16-0085-16 and no. MA-30-18-0273- 18). This article does not represent the official finding or policy of any government or institution. This article has been peer reviewed and approved for publication consistent with USGS Fundamental Science Practices (https://pubs. usgs.gov/circ/1367). Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the US government or any government. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 The Author(s) 2021.",
year = "2021",
month = may,
doi = "10.1093/biosci/biab054",
language = "English",
volume = "71",
pages = "964--976",
journal = "Bioscience",
issn = "0006-3568",
publisher = "American Institute of Biological Sciences",
number = "9",
}