The current main research topic is related to the functioning of ecosystems in the context of One Health (planetary health, ecosystem and species health, human health).
Furthermore, this macro-theme branches out into various lines of research together with other topics of interest:
- macroecological processes, anthropogenic effects and biological diversity (in space and time)
- biogeographical variation and distribution of biodiversity
- models for predicting variations in biological diversity and coexistence among species
- dilution effect and biodiversity-stability hypothesis
- different approaches in biological conservation for the protection of endangered species
- biodiversity-biomass relationships, biodiversity-ecosystem services, biodiversity-global health
- methods for monitoring (the effectiveness) of biological conservation projects and biodiversity
- dualism between biological conservation and indigenous (human) populations
- integration of biological evolution and behavioral ecology into conservation biology
- global strategies for the management of endangered species and prevention of extinctions
- effect of ecosystem degradation on alien species
- protected areas and strictly protected areas (Half-Earth in Italy, Europe, World)
- peace parks and protected areas/transnational ecological corridors
- reforestation and rewilding (natural, degraded and urban areas)
- ecological corridors, buffer zones and the monitoring of endemic or rare species/ecosystems (IUCN Red Lists)
- effects of anthropogenic management and interventions on habitats and ecosystems (also at local level)
- effects of fires, pastures, cutting on the diversity of forests (Italian, European, world)
- impacts of global changes (including climate change) on habitats and ecosystems
- impacts of tropical crops on natural habitats, diversity and climate
- impacts of bioenergy policies on natural habitats, diversity and climate
- effects of global and local changes on plant-pollinator relationships
- application of new technologies (drones, satellites, virtual and 3D reality, etc.) for biological conservation
