Let's Train More Theoretical Ecologists – Here Is Why. (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rossberg, Axel G.; Barabás, György; Possingham, Hugh P.; Pascual, Mercedes; Marquet, Pablo A.; Hui, Cang; Evans, Matthew R.; Meszéna, Géza
• Is Part Of: Trends in ecology & evolution. Volume 34:Number 9(2019)
• Page Start: 759
• Page End: 762
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: Theoretical ecology -- Ecological modelling -- Mathematical biology -- Biodiversity crisis -- Capacity building; Ecology -- Periodicals; Evolution (Biology) -- Periodicals; 576.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2019.06.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0169-5347

Abstract

Abstract : A tangled web of vicious circles, driven by cultural issues, has prevented ecology from growing strong theoretical roots. Now this hinders development of effective conservation policies. To overcome these barriers in view of urgent societal needs, we propose a global network of postgraduate theoretical training programs.