Systematic challenges and opportunities in insect monitoring: a Global South perspective

• Autores: Sánchez Herrera, Melissa; Forero, Dimitri; Calor, Adolfo Ricardo; Romero, Gustavo Q.; Riyaz, Muzafar; Callisto, Marcos; de Oliveira Roque, Fabio; Elme Tumpay, Araseli; Khan, M. Kawsar; Justino de Faria, Ana Paula; Marques Pires, Mateus; Silva de Azevêdo, Carlos Augusto; Juen, Leandro; Zakka, Usman; Samaila, Akeweta Emmanuel; Hussaini, Suwaiba; Kemabonta, Kehinde; Nascimento Ferreira, Rhainer Guillermo; Ríos Touma, Blanca; Maharaj, Gyanpriya
• Año de publicación: 2024
• Idioma: inglés
• Tipo de recurso: artículo
• Materia: Biodiversity conservation; Insect biomonitoring; Socio-economic challenges
• Institución: Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas

Insect monitoring is pivotal for assessing biodiversity and informing conservation strategies. This study delves into the complex realm of insect monitoring in the Global South—world developing and least-developed countries as identified by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development—highlighting challenges and proposing strategic solutions. An analysis of publications from 1990 to 2024 reveals an imbalance in research contributions between the Global North and South, highlighting disparities in entomological research and the scarcity of taxonomic expertise in the Global South. We discuss the socio-economic factors that exacerbate the issues, including funding disparities, challenges in collaboration, infrastructure deficits, information technology obstacles and the impact of local currency devaluation. In addition, we emphasize the crucial role of environmental factors in shaping insect diversity, particularly in tropical regions facing multiple challenges including climate change, urbanization, pollution and various anthropogenic activities. We also stress the need for entomologists to advocate for ecosystem services provided by insects in addressing environmental issues. To enhance monitoring capacity, we propose strategies such as community engagement, outreach programmes and cultural activities to instill biodiversity appreciation. Further, language inclusivity and social media use are emphasized for effective communication. More collaborations with Global North counterparts, particularly in areas of molecular biology and remote sensing, are suggested for technological advancements. In conclusion, advocating for these strategies—global collaborations, a diverse entomological community and the integration of transverse disciplines—aims to address challenges and foster inclusive, sustainable insect monitoring in the Global South, contributing significantly to biodiversity conservation and overall ecosystem health.
Fil: Sánchez Herrera, Melissa. University of Alabama; Estados Unidos. American Museum of Natural History; Estados Unidos. Universidad de los Andes; Colombia
Fil: Forero, Dimitri. Universidad Nacional de Colombia; Colombia
Fil: Calor, Adolfo Ricardo. Universidade Federal da Bahia; Brasil
Fil: Romero, Gustavo Q.. Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Biología; Brasil
Fil: Riyaz, Muzafar. St Xavier’s College; India
Fil: Callisto, Marcos. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas; Brasil
Fil: de Oliveira Roque, Fabio. Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul; Brasil. James Cook University; Australia
Fil: Elme Tumpay, Araseli. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Laboratorio de Biodiversidad y Genetica Ambiental (biogea) ; Departamento de Ambiente y Turismo ; Universidad Nacional de Avellaneda;
Fil: Khan, M. Kawsar. Fachbereich Biologie Chemie Pharmazie ; Freie Universität Berlin;
Fil: Justino de Faria, Ana Paula. Universidade Estadual Do Piaui (uespi);
Fil: Marques Pires, Mateus. Universidade Do Vale Do Taquari.; Brasil
Fil: Silva de Azevêdo, Carlos Augusto. Universidade Estadual Do Maranhão; Brasil
Fil: Juen, Leandro. Universidade Federal do Pará; Brasil
Fil: Zakka, Usman. University Of Port Harcourt; Nigeria
Fil: Samaila, Akeweta Emmanuel. Federal University Of Kashere; Nigeria
Fil: Hussaini, Suwaiba. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University; Nigeria
Fil: Kemabonta, Kehinde. University Of Lagos; Nigeria
Fil: Nascimento Ferreira, Rhainer Guillermo. Universidade Federal Do Triangulo Mineiro; Brasil
Fil: Ríos Touma, Blanca. Universidad de Las Américas.; Ecuador
Fil: Maharaj, Gyanpriya. University Of Guyana; Guyana