Advances in conservation science and practice in Oceania: Delivering on research priorities for the region

Oceania is a diverse region both biologically and culturally. Yet the also marked by high rates of biodiversity loss due to major threats such as habitat destruction, climate change invasive species (Kingsford et al., 2009). Evidence-based strategies are needed for successful conservation in region, targeted research delivering on urgent practical questions can support this. In 2015, we set out identify that, if answered, would increase effectiveness natural resource management practice policy within next 10 years (Weeks & Adams, 2017). The priority that identified emphasized need addresses distinctive challenges prevalent Oceania, which fits sociocultural contexts region. Five years on, reflect some progress made answering these questions, with eight papers featured this Special Section addressing 12 38 questions.