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David Rodríguez

Senior researcher

David Rodríguez

Senior researcher


davidrr@uma.es

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David Rodríguez-Rodríguez holds a European-mention PhD in Conservation Biology, an MSc in Ecological Restoration, two BScs: in Biology and in Environmental Sciences, and one University Specialist Degree in GIS and Remote Sensing.

He is author of 37 indexed articles, 6 books and 4 book chapters on territorial sustainability and biodiversity conservation.

Currently, he works as a Senior Researcher on Biodiversity Conservation and Management at the European Topic Centre, University of Malaga. His work and research interests include: protected area effectiveness evaluation; sustainability assessments at different ecological and spatial scales; environmental and socioeconomic indicator development; impacts of environmental policies and regulations; territorial planning; environmental sociology; and ecological restoration.

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Books

Sostenibilidad y áreas protegidas en España. Naturaleza, población y economía

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Martínez-Vega, J.

Sostenibilidad y áreas protegidas en España. Naturaleza, población y economía Book

CSIC-Catarata, Madrid, 2019, ISBN: 978-84-00-10476-4.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Book Chapters

A Centennial Path Towards Sustainability in Spanish National Parks: Biodiversity Conservation and Socioeconomic Development (1918-2018)

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Martínez-Vega, J.

A Centennial Path Towards Sustainability in Spanish National Parks: Biodiversity Conservation and Socioeconomic Development (1918-2018) Book Chapter

In: Suratman, Mohd Nazip (Ed.): National Parks - Management and Conservation, Chapter 8, pp. 204-298, IntechOpen, 2018, ISBN: 978-1-78923-125-0.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Eficacia de las Áreas Protegidas de España como política de sostenibilidad territorial: el proyecto SOSTPARK

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Martínez-Vega, J.; López, I.

Eficacia de las Áreas Protegidas de España como política de sostenibilidad territorial: el proyecto SOSTPARK Book Chapter

In: Políticas públicas y sociales: globalización, desigualdad y nuevas insurgencias, pp. 197-208, PRENSAS UNIVERSITARIAS DE ZARAGOZA, Zaragoza, 2018.

Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Journal Articles

Socioeconomic impacts of small conserved sites on rural communities in Madagascar

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Knecht, N.; Llopis, J. C.; Heriarivo, R. A.; Rakotoarison, H.; Andriamampionomanjaka, V.; Navarro-Jurado, E.; Randriamamonjy, V.

Socioeconomic impacts of small conserved sites on rural communities in Madagascar Journal Article

In: Environmental Development, pp. 100965, 2024, ISSN: 2211-4645.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Ecosystem services, Environmental conservation

Long-term assessment of the effectiveness of coastal protection regulations in conserving natural habitats in Spain

Martorell-Guerrero, G.; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; García-Millán, V. E.

Long-term assessment of the effectiveness of coastal protection regulations in conserving natural habitats in Spain Journal Article

In: Ocean & Coastal Management, vol. 239, 2023.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Geotechnology, Land and soil, Pressures, Tourism

Governance and Conservation Effectiveness in Protected Areas and Indigenous and Locally Managed Areas

Zhang, Yin; West, Paige; Thakholi, Lerato; Suryawanshi, Kulbhushansingh; Supuma, Miriam; Straub, Dakota; Sithole, Samantha S.; Sharma, Roshan; Schleicher, Judith; Ruli, Ben; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Rasmussen, Mattias Borg; Ramenzoni, Victoria C.; Qin, Siyu; Pugley, Deborah Delgado; Palfrey, Rachel; Oldekop, Johan; Nuesiri, Emmanuel O.; Nguyen, Van Hai Thi; Ndam, Nouhou; Mungai, Catherine; Milne, Sarah; Mabele, Mathew Bukhi; Lucitante, Sadie; Lucitante, Hugo; Liljeblad, Jonathan; Kiwango, Wilhelm Andrew; Kik, Alfred; Jones, Nikoleta; Johnson, Melissa; Jarrett, Christopher; James, Rachel Sapery; Holmes, George; Gibson, Lydia N.; Ghoddousi, Arash; Geldmann, Jonas; Gebara, Maria Fernanda; Edwards, Thera; Dressler, Wolfram H.; Douglas, Leo R.; Dimitrakopoulos, Panayiotis G.; Davidov, Veronica; Compaoré-Sawadogo, Eveline M. F. W.; Collins, Yolanda Ariadne; Cepek, Michael; Burow, Paul Berne; Brockington, Dan; Balinga, Michael Philippe Bessike; Austin, Beau J.; Astuti, Rini; Ampumuza, Christine; Agyei, Frank Kwaku

Governance and Conservation Effectiveness in Protected Areas and Indigenous and Locally Managed Areas Journal Article

In: Annual Review of Environment and Resources, vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 559-588, 2023.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Protected areas

Identification of Priority Forest Conservation Areas for Critically Endangered Lemur Species of Madagascar

García-Millán, V. E.; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Oncina, A. Martín; Andrianarimisa, A.; Randriamiharisoa, L. O.; Martorell-Guerrero, G.; Bóveda, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.

Identification of Priority Forest Conservation Areas for Critically Endangered Lemur Species of Madagascar Journal Article

In: Land, vol. 11, iss. 9, no. 1455, 2022.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Forest, Geotechnology, Protected areas

Potential contribution of OECMs to international area-based conservation targets in a biodiversity rich country, Spain

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.

Potential contribution of OECMs to international area-based conservation targets in a biodiversity rich country, Spain Journal Article

In: Journal for Nature Conservation, vol. 62, 2021.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Ecosystem, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Protected areas

Are protected areas good for the human species? Effects of protected areas on rural depopulation in Spain

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Larrubia, R.; Sinoga, J. D.

Are protected areas good for the human species? Effects of protected areas on rural depopulation in Spain Journal Article

In: Science of The Total Environment, vol. 763, 2021.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Ecosystem services, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Protected areas

Bridging the research-management gap in environmental conservation: A case study from Andalusia, southern Spain

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Schröder, C.; McGlade, K.; Pascual, D.

Bridging the research-management gap in environmental conservation: A case study from Andalusia, southern Spain Journal Article

In: SDRP Journal of Earth Sciences & Environmental Studies, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 579-588, 2019, ISBN: 2472-6397 .

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Socioeconomic effects of protected areas in Spain across spatial scales and protection levels

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; López, I.

Socioeconomic effects of protected areas in Spain across spatial scales and protection levels Journal Article

In: Ambio, vol. 49, pp. 258–270, 2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Effect of protected area networks at reducing land development across inland and coastal areas and climatic condictions of a rapidly developing country, Spain

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Sebastiao, J.; Tierra, A. R. Salvo

Effect of protected area networks at reducing land development across inland and coastal areas and climatic condictions of a rapidly developing country, Spain Journal Article

In: Land Degradation & Development , vol. 30, no. 8, pp. 991-1005, 2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Analysing subtle threats to conservation: a nineteen year assessment of fragmentation and isolation of Spanish protected areas

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Martínez-Vega, J.

Analysing subtle threats to conservation: a nineteen year assessment of fragmentation and isolation of Spanish protected areas Journal Article

In: Landscape and Urban Planning, vol. 185, pp. 107-116, 2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

A twenty year GIS-based assessment of environmental sustainability of land use changes in and around protected areas of a fast developing country: Spain

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Martínez-Vega, J.; Echavarría, P.

A twenty year GIS-based assessment of environmental sustainability of land use changes in and around protected areas of a fast developing country: Spain Journal Article

In: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, vol. 74, pp. 169-179, 2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

	Effects of Legal Designation and Management of a Multiple-Use Protected Area on Local Sustainability

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; López, I.

Effects of Legal Designation and Management of a Multiple-Use Protected Area on Local Sustainability Journal Article

In: Sustainability , vol. 10, no. 9, pp. 3176, 2018.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Effect of legal protection and management of protected areas at preventing land development: a Spanish case study

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Martínez-Vega, J. (Ed.)

Effect of legal protection and management of protected areas at preventing land development: a Spanish case study Journal Article

In: Regional Environmental Change, vol. 18, pp. 2483-2494, 2018.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Protected area effectiveness against land development in Spain

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Martínez-Vega, J.

Protected area effectiveness against land development in Spain Journal Article

In: Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 215, pp. 345-357, 2018.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Rapid assessment of protection and ecological effectiveness of the Spanish Fishing Reserve Network

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.

Rapid assessment of protection and ecological effectiveness of the Spanish Fishing Reserve Network Journal Article

In: Marine Policy, vol. 90, pp. 29-36, 2018.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, SOSTPARK

Assessing recent environmental sustainability in the Spanish network of National Parks and their statutory peripheral areas

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Martínez-Vega, J.

Assessing recent environmental sustainability in the Spanish network of National Parks and their statutory peripheral areas Journal Article

In: Applied Geography, vol. 89, pp. 22-31, 2017.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Technical Reports

Pathways to coexistence between large cetaceans and maritime transport in the north-western Mediterranean region: Collision risk between ships and whales within the proposed north-western Mediterranean PSSA, including the Pelagos Sanctuary

Fortuna, C.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Podestà, M.; Panigada, S.

Pathways to coexistence between large cetaceans and maritime transport in the north-western Mediterranean region: Collision risk between ships and whales within the proposed north-western Mediterranean PSSA, including the Pelagos Sanctuary Technical Report

2022.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Maritime transport, Mediterranean sea

An assessment of marine biodiversity protection in the Mediterranean Sea: A threatened global biodiversity hotspot

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Abdul-Malak, D.

An assessment of marine biodiversity protection in the Mediterranean Sea: A threatened global biodiversity hotspot Technical Report

2022.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, Protected areas

Report on the Regional Workshop on “other Effective Area-Based Conservation measures” in North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean: Identifying, advancing and reporting OECMs. Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations. Tunis, 10th-11th of February 2020.

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Meliane, I.

Report on the Regional Workshop on “other Effective Area-Based Conservation measures” in North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean: Identifying, advancing and reporting OECMs. Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations. Tunis, 10th-11th of February 2020. Technical Report

2020.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, Protected areas

Towards 2020: how Mediterranean countries are performing to protect their sea

Gomei, M.; Abdulla, A.; Schröder, C.; Yadav, S.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Abdul-Malak, D.

Towards 2020: how Mediterranean countries are performing to protect their sea Technical Report

2019.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, Pressures, Protected areas

Collaborative science for forests by ETC-UMA  showcased in Slovenia during the COP23

Collaborative science for forests by ETC-UMA showcased in Slovenia during the COP23

As UNEP MAP partner organization, ETC-UMA recently engaged in the organization of a session with Mediterranean institutions under the topic of climate change, entitled: From COASTAL to FOREST ecosystems: Mediterranean Nature-based Solutions to tackle climate change and ensure the Resilience ...
Job opening: Senior Specialist in Forest ecosystem conservation and climate resilience

Job opening: Senior Specialist in Forest ecosystem conservation and climate resilience

ETC-UMA is opening a vacancy to recruit a highly motivated and well qualified candidate to work as a Senior Specialist in Forest ecosystem conservation and climate resilience. This position seeks to consolidate ETC-UMA´s working area in forest conservation research through ...
Tools for conserving the Spanish coast

Tools for conserving the Spanish coast

On the initiative of the Instituto Universitario Hábitat Territorio y Digitalización (iHTD) of the University of Malaga, around 70 representatives of Spanish public administrations, researchers, architecture and environmental science players and civil society signed up to the second debate on ...
Best wishes to all from ETC-UMA

Best wishes to all from ETC-UMA

Warm wishes and all the best for 2024 Looking back at 2023, we celebrate the steps forward in conserving some species and wish the same for those still threatened in 2024. Nuestros mejores deseos para 2024 Celebramos los avances logrados ...
GreenEye System: a cloud-based system to monitor wetlands in Andalusia

GreenEye System: a cloud-based system to monitor wetlands in Andalusia

Developed in the frame of the LifeWatch INDALO project cofinanced by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the study of biodiversity and global change in Andalucia, GreenEye System, this new cloud-based monitoring system, provides useful tools for wetlands’ assessment, ...
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