A quarter of a century after its publication, the biodiversity hotspot concept remains one of the most cited and influential frameworks in conservation science. But its real-world impact is poorly documented in peer-reviewed literature, which hinders the development of new approaches for prioritizing conservation action.
Smith, R.J., Matimele, H. Twenty-five years of misinterpreting the biodiversity hotspot approach. Nat Ecol Evol 9, 2175–2177 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-025-02903-4
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