# Monitoring of species’ genetic diversity in Europe varies greatly and overlooks potential climate change impacts

*PRI Rank #18 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic diversity and population structure Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #18 |
| 18m citations | 36 |
| Journal | Nature Ecology & Evolution |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41559-023-02260-0 |
| Corresponding authors | Peter B. Pearman |
| Institution | University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Genetic diversity and population structure Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/genetic-diversity-and-population-structure/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41559-023-02260-0](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-023-02260-0)

## Topics

Genetic monitoring · Convention on Biological Diversity · Genetic monitoring · climate niche limits · trailing climatic niche margins · Climate gradients · European Union Birds and Habitats Directives · population genetic diversity · habitat alteration · climate change impacts on biodiversity · Range shifts · adaptive genetic diversity · southeastern European countries · conservation capacity building · climatic suitability · biodiversity monitoring · conservation policy

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