- Ecology and conservation biology are of fundamental importance for our wellbeing and prosperity, as they affect the way we produce food, maintain our air and waters, and also how we sustain biodiversity amid climate change.
- As we see populations continue to grow, human activities are transforming the planet, threatening biodiversity. It has never been more important to understand the ecological processes underpinning these challenges and how we can use this knowledge to manage and conserve biodiversity in a rapidly changing world.