Conservation of crop wild relatives and landraces for use in crop production

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 28 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00179-5Plant genetic resources — encompassing the taxonomic and genetic diversity of crop wild relatives, wild food plants and landraces — are vital to securing global food supplies. This Review synthesizes the importance and diversity of these resources, outlines current in situ and ex situ management frameworks, and outlines strategic priorities for conservation.

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Status, threats and conservation of Earth’s migratory birds

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00177-7Migratory bird species are globally ubiquitous but rely on diverse habitats and locations across their annual cycles, requiring unique conservation solutions relative to non-migratory birds. This Review discusses population trends of migratory birds, dominant threats in different regions and existing conservation initiatives, then recommends integrative conservation approaches for the future.

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Conservation of crop wild relatives and landraces for use in crop production

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 28 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00179-5Plant genetic resources — encompassing the taxonomic and genetic diversity of crop wild relatives, wild food plants and landraces — are vital to securing global food supplies. This Review synthesizes the importance and diversity of these resources, outlines current in situ and ex situ management frameworks, and outlines strategic priorities for conservation.

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Status, threats and conservation of Earth’s migratory birds

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 23 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00177-7Migratory bird species are globally ubiquitous but rely on diverse habitats and locations across their annual cycles, requiring unique conservation solutions relative to non-migratory birds. This Review discusses population trends of migratory birds, dominant threats in different regions and existing conservation initiatives, then recommends integrative conservation approaches for the future.

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The science of listening to the rainforest

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00190-wThe science of listening to the rainforest

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Invasions grow more dangerous with time

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 14 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00188-4Invasions grow more dangerous with time

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The evolution and diversification of Cetacea

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 14 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00183-9Cetaceans are a highly diverse and enigmatic group of animals with a well-documented evolutionary history. This Review describes the macroevolutionary and palaeobiological history of Cetacea, from their terrestrial ancestry through to their modern aquatic forms.

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Size and complexity matter not for the stability of food webs

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00187-5Size and complexity matter not for the stability of food webs

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How to run a language-inclusive international conference

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00180-yThe default use of English limits participation by non-native English speakers in international conferences. At the 32nd International Congress for Conservation Biology, we implemented interventions to support participants and demonstrated that they substantially reduced language barriers. We outline key factors for success, areas for improvement and guidance for future efforts.

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Implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation requires a shift from restoration targets to restoration landscapes

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00186-6The EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation has created unprecedented momentum for ecosystem restoration. Its success now depends on translating ambitious targets into spatially coordinated restoration landscapes supported by effective governance, long-term financing and broad societal engagement.

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Nature Reviews Biodiversity - Volume 2 Issue 7, July 2026

Freshwater, marine, and terrestrial organisms are exposed to a wide range of plastic pollution; inspired by the Review from Savoca et al.

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The science of listening to the rainforest

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00190-wThe science of listening to the rainforest

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Invasions grow more dangerous with time

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 14 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00188-4Invasions grow more dangerous with time

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Remote sensing delivers tropical forest resilience monitoring for the Global Biodiversity Framework

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 08 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00178-6Advances in remote sensing now enable the detection of multiple properties of tropical forest biodiversity. This Review discusses how remotely sensed biodiversity facets and essential biodiversity variables can be used to draw inference about tropical forest resilience to global change.

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Reimagining tropical resurveys to be equitable and inclusive

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 07 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00185-7Ecological resurveys involve returning to sampling sites that were initially surveyed in historical expeditions. Rather than repeating colonialist practices, tropical resurveys can be reimagined to recognize and elevate contributions by local communities and scientists, and ideally catalyse long-term, community-led monitoring efforts to reduce reliance on episodic resurveys in the future.

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The evolution and diversification of Cetacea

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 14 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00183-9Cetaceans are a highly diverse and enigmatic group of animals with a well-documented evolutionary history. This Review describes the macroevolutionary and palaeobiological history of Cetacea, from their terrestrial ancestry through to their modern aquatic forms.

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Size and complexity matter not for the stability of food webs

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00187-5Size and complexity matter not for the stability of food webs

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How to run a language-inclusive international conference

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00180-yThe default use of English limits participation by non-native English speakers in international conferences. At the 32nd International Congress for Conservation Biology, we implemented interventions to support participants and demonstrated that they substantially reduced language barriers. We outline key factors for success, areas for improvement and guidance for future efforts.

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Implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation requires a shift from restoration targets to restoration landscapes

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 10 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00186-6The EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation has created unprecedented momentum for ecosystem restoration. Its success now depends on translating ambitious targets into spatially coordinated restoration landscapes supported by effective governance, long-term financing and broad societal engagement.

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Digitally native species in taxonomic practice require balancing innovation, evidence and equity

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00182-wDigitally native species in taxonomic practice require balancing innovation, evidence and equity

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Reply to ‘Digitally native species in taxonomic practice require balancing innovation, evidence and equity’

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00181-xReply to ‘Digitally native species in taxonomic practice require balancing innovation, evidence and equity’

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Why cultural keystone species must be defined by Indigenous peoples

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00184-8Cultural keystone species are broadly defined as species that shape the cultural identity of a people. Indigenous Australians argue that international definitions neglect the importance of ‘Country’, ‘Kinship’ and ‘Knowledge’. Other regions should take inspiration from Australia’s recent effort to establish a locally relevant definition of culturally significant entities.

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Remote sensing delivers tropical forest resilience monitoring for the Global Biodiversity Framework

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 08 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00178-6Advances in remote sensing now enable the detection of multiple properties of tropical forest biodiversity. This Review discusses how remotely sensed biodiversity facets and essential biodiversity variables can be used to draw inference about tropical forest resilience to global change.

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Reimagining tropical resurveys to be equitable and inclusive

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 07 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00185-7Ecological resurveys involve returning to sampling sites that were initially surveyed in historical expeditions. Rather than repeating colonialist practices, tropical resurveys can be reimagined to recognize and elevate contributions by local communities and scientists, and ideally catalyse long-term, community-led monitoring efforts to reduce reliance on episodic resurveys in the future.

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Digitally native species in taxonomic practice require balancing innovation, evidence and equity

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00182-wDigitally native species in taxonomic practice require balancing innovation, evidence and equity

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Reply to ‘Digitally native species in taxonomic practice require balancing innovation, evidence and equity’

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00181-xReply to ‘Digitally native species in taxonomic practice require balancing innovation, evidence and equity’

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Why cultural keystone species must be defined by Indigenous peoples

Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 02 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44358-026-00184-8Cultural keystone species are broadly defined as species that shape the cultural identity of a people. Indigenous Australians argue that international definitions neglect the importance of ‘Country’, ‘Kinship’ and ‘Knowledge’. Other regions should take inspiration from Australia’s recent effort to establish a locally relevant definition of culturally significant entities.

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