There are a number of different indicators used to evaluate the biodiversity of an area and its relative importance for protection and conservation - each method produces quite different outcomes. Using Japan as a case study, this presentation examines the different ways of evaluating biodiversity hotspots and proposes an additional methodology using range size and taxonomy that may help decision makers worldwide in determining hotspots for conservation. CIFOR scientist Ken Sugimura gave this presentation at the first Annual World Congress of Biodiversity: Today Eco-civilisation, Tomorrow Happiness, held in Xi'an, China on 25-28 April 2012.
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