Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation

Civil society has long been a catalyst for social change by reshaping structures, influencing values, and challenging power dynamics; however, its role in driving transformative change for biodiversity remains underexplored. To address this gap, we analyze 2,801 socio-environmental mobilizations doc...

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Autores: Walter, Mariana|||0000-0003-4428-1038, Scheidel, Arnim|||0000-0001-9764-685X, Vadez, Clara, Del Bene, Daniela|||0000-0002-7879-5275, Temper, Leah|||0000-0002-6627-0404, Fanari, Eleonora|||0000-0002-9318-4261, Reyes-García, Victoria|||0000-0002-2914-8055
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
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https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1073/pnas.2513327123
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Palabra clave:Biodiversity conservation
Environmental justice
Social movements
Transformative change
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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spelling Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservationWalter, Mariana|||0000-0003-4428-1038Scheidel, Arnim|||0000-0001-9764-685XVadez, ClaraDel Bene, Daniela|||0000-0002-7879-5275Temper, Leah|||0000-0002-6627-0404Fanari, Eleonora|||0000-0002-9318-4261Reyes-García, Victoria|||0000-0002-2914-8055Biodiversity conservationEnvironmental justiceSocial movementsTransformative changeSDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsCivil society has long been a catalyst for social change by reshaping structures, influencing values, and challenging power dynamics; however, its role in driving transformative change for biodiversity remains underexplored. To address this gap, we analyze 2,801 socio-environmental mobilizations documented in the Environmental Justice Atlas (EJAtlas). These mobilizations produce diverse outcomes that reveal distinct spatial, temporal, and sectoral patterns and proactively and reactively respond to environmental impacts across the globe. Notably, about 40% of these mobilizations occur within the top 30% of global priority lands for species conservation and their actions contribute to the achievement of key Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets focused on ecosystem protection, restoration, sustainable use, and inclusive spatial planning. Yet, one-third of mobilizations face repression, criminalization, or violence-pressures that are even more common in high-priority conservation areas. Moreover, mobilizations facing repressive outcomes contest environmental threats relevant for the KMGBF targets more extensively than those with progressive outcomes, underscoring the risks faced by movements driving biodiversity protection in critical regions. To amplify the transformative potential of socio-environmental mobilizations, we emphasize the importance of recognizing, strengthening, and protecting them through coordinated action among diverse social actors. By fostering collaboration and targeted resource allocation, these efforts can empower socio-environmental mobilizations to catalyze meaningful and lasting change for biodiversity conservation. 22026-01-0120262026-01-01Articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501VoRhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://ddd.uab.cat/record/325594https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1073/pnas.2513327123reponame:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UABinstname:Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaInglésengAgencia Estatal de Investigación https://doi.org/10.13039/501100011033 RYC2020-029088-IAgencia Estatal de Investigación https://doi.org/10.13039/501100011033 RYC2022-037653-IEuropean Commission https://doi.org/10.13039/501100000780 771056Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades https://doi.org/10.13039/100014440 CEX2024-001506-Mopen accesshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2Aquest document està subjecte a una llicència d'ús Creative Commons. Es permet la reproducció total o parcial, la distribució, i la comunicació pública de l'obra, sempre que no sigui amb finalitats comercials, i sempre que es reconegui l'autoria de l'obra original. No es permet la creació d'obres derivades.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:ddd.uab.cat:3255942026-06-06T12:50:31Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation
title Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation
spellingShingle Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation
Walter, Mariana|||0000-0003-4428-1038
Biodiversity conservation
Environmental justice
Social movements
Transformative change
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
title_short Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation
title_full Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation
title_fullStr Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation
title_full_unstemmed Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation
title_sort Social movements are transformative agents for biodiversity conservation
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Walter, Mariana|||0000-0003-4428-1038
Scheidel, Arnim|||0000-0001-9764-685X
Vadez, Clara
Del Bene, Daniela|||0000-0002-7879-5275
Temper, Leah|||0000-0002-6627-0404
Fanari, Eleonora|||0000-0002-9318-4261
Reyes-García, Victoria|||0000-0002-2914-8055
author Walter, Mariana|||0000-0003-4428-1038
author_facet Walter, Mariana|||0000-0003-4428-1038
Scheidel, Arnim|||0000-0001-9764-685X
Vadez, Clara
Del Bene, Daniela|||0000-0002-7879-5275
Temper, Leah|||0000-0002-6627-0404
Fanari, Eleonora|||0000-0002-9318-4261
Reyes-García, Victoria|||0000-0002-2914-8055
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author2 Scheidel, Arnim|||0000-0001-9764-685X
Vadez, Clara
Del Bene, Daniela|||0000-0002-7879-5275
Temper, Leah|||0000-0002-6627-0404
Fanari, Eleonora|||0000-0002-9318-4261
Reyes-García, Victoria|||0000-0002-2914-8055
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Biodiversity conservation
Environmental justice
Social movements
Transformative change
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
topic Biodiversity conservation
Environmental justice
Social movements
Transformative change
SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
description Civil society has long been a catalyst for social change by reshaping structures, influencing values, and challenging power dynamics; however, its role in driving transformative change for biodiversity remains underexplored. To address this gap, we analyze 2,801 socio-environmental mobilizations documented in the Environmental Justice Atlas (EJAtlas). These mobilizations produce diverse outcomes that reveal distinct spatial, temporal, and sectoral patterns and proactively and reactively respond to environmental impacts across the globe. Notably, about 40% of these mobilizations occur within the top 30% of global priority lands for species conservation and their actions contribute to the achievement of key Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets focused on ecosystem protection, restoration, sustainable use, and inclusive spatial planning. Yet, one-third of mobilizations face repression, criminalization, or violence-pressures that are even more common in high-priority conservation areas. Moreover, mobilizations facing repressive outcomes contest environmental threats relevant for the KMGBF targets more extensively than those with progressive outcomes, underscoring the risks faced by movements driving biodiversity protection in critical regions. To amplify the transformative potential of socio-environmental mobilizations, we emphasize the importance of recognizing, strengthening, and protecting them through coordinated action among diverse social actors. By fostering collaboration and targeted resource allocation, these efforts can empower socio-environmental mobilizations to catalyze meaningful and lasting change for biodiversity conservation.
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