The importance of geodiversity in understanding and conserving the Western Rift Valley Corridor
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4793072 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Warren Miller, John Anderson (0000-0003-0682-3780), J D Anderson (0000-0002-4281-4745), Moctar Doucouré (0000-0002-5500-037X) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Conservation Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1195-5449 • E-ISSN: 1708-3087 |
| Publisher | Resilience Alliance (PUBLISHER • CA) |
| DOI | 10.5751/es-15100-290307 |
| OpenAlex | W4400816091 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 10 |
Earth Stewardship is a transformative initiative that emphasizes the crucial interdependence between human societies and the intricate ecological systems that sustain all life on our planet. Recognizing geodiversity, a concept encompassing the geological and geomorphological characteristics of the Earth’s surface, as an integral dimension of Earth Stewardship, this review highlights its scientific underrepresentation, particularly in East Africa. Geodiversity is pivotal for the integrity of ecological systems, emphasizing its significance as an essential component. By focusing on the Western Rift Valley Corridor (WRVC) within East Africa and its connection to the broader East African Rift System (EARS), we aim to shed light on the significance of geodiversity and its integration with ecological systems in the context of Earth Stewardship. We identify 20 “heritage nodes,” areas of significant geological and ecological value, within the WRVC and demonstrate how geological processes have shaped the region’s landscape. The paper emphasizes the significance of the WRVC as a vital component of the Africa Alive Corridors (AAC) project, which promotes sustainable development in Africa by fostering connections between earth sciences and the humanities. It argues that a transdisciplinary approach involving local communities and stakeholders is essential for the conservation and development of the WRVC and other similar heritage corridors in Africa. The study concludes that geodiversity is a crucial pillar of heritage that enhances our understanding of ecosystems and contributes to sustainability efforts through Earth Stewardship. This research provides a basis for future work within the AAC initiative and the development of ecosystem services among researchers and local stakeholders
Biodiversity · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geodiversity · Geography · Geomorphology · Rift · Environmental Science · Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping · Geological Studies and Exploration · Geology and Paleoclimatology Research · Ecology · Geology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |