Chilean researchers are calling for accelerated action to address the biodiversity crisis, emphasizing the need for resources, international cooperation, and scientific tools to implement global commitments. The Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity is highlighting the importance of conservation financing and scientific validation to e...
A study led by Cristóbal Pizarro identified 87 bird species and 27 sites of biocultural significance in Chile's Río Cruces Wetland. Communities helped reconstruct the history of the ecosystem through their memories, knowledge, and experiences.
A seven-year study on Antarctic plants reveals two complementary adaptive pathways in response to climate change. Deschampsia Antarctica and Colobanthus quitensis develop contrasting physiological responses to warming, prioritizing stability and hydraulic safety or plasticity and rapid acclimation.
Researchers explore how socioecological dynamics shape urban environments and are shaped by them, revealing complex processes of segregation. The study examines three key moments in Valdivia's history, including colonization, the 1960 earthquake, and current struggles to protect urban wetlands.
A new study challenges the idea that plants cannot grow rapidly while tolerating water stress, finding exotic conifers in the Southern Hemisphere grow up to four times faster and are more resistant to drought. Carbon reserves and absence of natural enemies in the Southern Hemisphere may be key factors contributing to this advantage.
This article highlights the collaboration between Chile's Institute of Ecology and Biodiversity and Colombia's Humboldt Institute, which aims to build a Latin American model of socioecological research. Through a series of working sessions, researchers and communities engaged in dialogue and reflection to develop a collaborative model ...