Freshwater Ecosystems Under Global Change: A Call for Interdisciplinary Research

The Nature Collection titled "Freshwater ecosystems under global change" spotlights the critical yet often underrepresented role of freshwater systems—rivers, lakes, wetlands—in global ecological processes and human well-being. Despite their importance, these ecosystems face escalating threats from climate change, pollution, land-use alterations, and invasive species. Their physical isolation and fragmentation, especially in human-modified landscapes, exacerbate their vulnerability.​

This Collection invites submissions that deepen our ecological understanding of freshwater ecosystems and the multifaceted threats they encounter. Studies focusing on natural freshwater bodies—lentic (lakes, ponds), lotic (streams, rivers), and wetlands—are particularly encouraged. Research that elucidates the impacts of global change factors on freshwater biodiversity, community dynamics, and ecosystem services is of high interest. Moreover, interdisciplinary studies integrating earth and environmental sciences to explore freshwater biodiversity are welcomed.​

The Collection supports research aligned with Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Submissions are open until June 30, 2025. For detailed information and submission guidelines, visit the Collection page.​