Abstract

In today’s rapidly evolving world, conservation challenges are increasingly intertwined with complex social, economic, and geopolitical dynamics. Traditional, single-discipline approaches are often ill-equipped to address such multifaceted issues. In response, Twomey et al. (2025) advocate for a shift toward transdisciplinary research—particularly among early career researchers (ECRs)—as a more robust and holistic means of tackling global biodiversity loss and sustainability crises.