Working Group on Biogeography

Biogeography explores the spatial and temporal distribution of life on Earth, revealing the complex patterns that shape biodiversity across regions and ecosystems. Environmental changes, both natural and anthropogenic, continuously reshape species distributions, leading to shifts in community composition, habitat fragmentation, and alter ecosystem structure and functioning. Climate change, habitat loss, and biological invasions are among the key drivers of these transformations, threatening endemic species and facilitating the expansion of generalist and invasive organisms.

The study of biogeographical patterns is essential for understanding species dispersal mechanisms, historical contingencies, and ecological interactions. Rapid environmental changes are accelerating range shifts, local extinctions, and novel species assemblages, making predictive models and conservation planning more critical than ever. Integrating paleobiogeography, phylogenetics, and ecological niche modeling allows for a deeper comprehension of biodiversity dynamics and the resilience of ecosystems to ongoing pressures.

In this Working Group, we aim to develop innovative tools for biogeographical data analysis, modeling, and visualization. Our objective is to investigate biodiversity distribution patterns, assess the impacts of global change on species ranges, and predict future biogeographical trends. By applying interdisciplinary approaches, we seek to enhance conservation strategies and foster a deeper understanding of the mechanisms driving the spatial organization of life on Earth.