The current issue covers a wide range of topics concerning protected areas and conservation initiatives around the world. The subjects discussed include the use of remote sensing data as a management tool in biosphere reserves, the carbon sequestration potential of tropical mountain forests, and the role of local participation and regional commitment in the long-term success of nature parks. Further contributions explore the preservation of traditional mountain heritage, the opportunities offered by regenerative tourism for protected areas, and the restoration of high-mountain aquatic ecosystems through international conservation projects. The issue concludes with an overview of biodiversity conservation challenges, highlighting threats to species and ecosystems and presenting approaches to strengthen biodiversity protection.

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