Biodiversity Hotspots Concept

Conservation & Biodiversity 1988

Discoverers: Norman Myers

Overview

Identification of 25 biodiversity hotspots — regions containing high concentrations of endemic species facing severe habitat loss.

Significance

Focused global conservation resources on the areas where they can prevent the most extinctions, guiding billions of dollars in conservation investment.

Methodology

Systematic analysis of plant endemism, habitat loss data, and threat levels across tropical and subtropical regions.

Impact