# Interactions between climate change and urbanization will shape the future of biodiversity

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Species Distribution and Climate Change Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 44 |
| Journal | Nature Climate Change |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41558-024-01996-2 |
| Corresponding authors | Mark C. Urban |
| Institution | University of Connecticut, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Species Distribution and Climate Change Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/species-distribution-and-climate-change/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41558-024-01996-2](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-024-01996-2)

## Topics

climate change · urbanization · biodiversity · species interactions · habitat fragmentation · urban heat island effect · Ecological resilience · land use change · Conservation planning · adaptive capacity · ecosystem services · urban ecology · Range shift · synergistic effects · Climate adaptation strategies

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Species Distribution and Climate Change Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/species-distribution-and-climate-change/2026. Accessed 2026-07-21.

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