German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research Halle-Jena-Leipzig – iDiv e. V.

Climate change exposes gaps in Europe’s protected-area network

A new study maps climate stability and connectivity in Europe's protected areas, revealing gaps that undermine conservation. The analysis assesses the energy animals need to cross terrain, alongside habitat suitability and movement barriers, highlighting the need for connected networks of habitats to support climate adaptation.

SourceGerman Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research Halle-Jena-Leipzig – iDiv e. V.·JournalConservation Letters·DateOct 26, 2026

Historic fishery collapse holds lessons for the present

The study analyzed 450 years of herring catches in the Baltic Sea, finding that climate change, overfishing, and social change contributed to the fishery's collapse. An interdisciplinary approach reveals that considering ecological, economic, and social factors is crucial for sustainable fisheries management.

SourceGerman Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research Halle-Jena-Leipzig – iDiv e. V.·JournalNature Sustainability·TypeObservational study·DateSep 28, 2026

The scale of butterfly range shifts is far greater than previously known — affecting every continent

A global analysis of butterfly range shifts found that 80% had expanded their range and 79% linked to climate change and extreme weather events. However, severe data gaps persisted in critical biodiversity hotspots like Central Africa and the Amazon Basin.

SourceGerman Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research Halle-Jena-Leipzig – iDiv e. V.·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 5, 2026