The <scp>RACE</scp> for freshwater biodiversity: Essential actions to create the social context for meaningful conservation

Freshwater habitats are experiencing two to three times the rate of biodiversity loss terrestrial and marine habitats. As status quo actions within conservation community not reversing downward trajectory for freshwater biodiversity, we propose four shift narrative such that is no longer invisible overlooked, but rather explicitly recognized, valued, protected: (1) Reshape our relationship with (2) Appreciate indigenous knowledge systems relating habitats, (3) Connect science more directly action, (4) Elevate as a unique “domain” requires explicit recognition in planning (RACE). We highlight roles both scientists wider can play implementing “RACE” be won.