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, Pires, Mateus Marques, Silva de Azevêdo, Carlos Augusto, Juen, Leandro, Zakka, Usman, Samaila, Akeweta Emmanuel, Hussaini, Suwaiba, Kemabonta, Kehinde, Guillermo-Ferreira, Rhainer, Ríos-Touma, Blanca, and Maharaj, Gyanpriya (2024) Systematic challenges and opportunities in insect monitoring: a Global South perspective. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 379 (1904).

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Abstract

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.

Item ID:	85856
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1471-2970
Copyright Information:	© 2024 The Authors. Published by the Royal Society under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, which permits unrestricted use, provided the original author and source are credited.
Date Deposited:	17 Jun 2025 02:51
FoR Codes:	41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4104 Environmental management > 410401 Conservation and biodiversity @ 100%
SEO Codes:	18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1806 Terrestrial systems and management > 180601 Assessment and management of terrestrial ecosystems @ 50% 28 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 2801 Expanding knowledge > 280102 Expanding knowledge in the biological sciences @ 50%
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