@article{fdi:010079723,
  title = {{M}oving beyond the distinction between the bright and dark sides of termites to achieve sustainable development goals},
  author = {{J}ouquet, {P}ascal and {T}raor{\'e}, {S}. and {H}arit, {A}. and {C}hoosai, {C}. and {C}heik, {S}ouguey and {B}ottinelli, {N}icolas},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}ermites are amongst the main macroinvertebrate decomposers in tropical ecosystems and they exert additional impacts through the creation of biostructures (mounds, galleries, sheetings, etc.) with different soil physical and chemical properties, thereby impacting positively on numerous ecosystem services for humankind. {U}nfortunately, this positive or 'bright' role of termites is often overshadowed by their 'dark' side, that is, their status as pests threatening agriculture and constructions. {T}his article assesses advances in our knowledge of the impact of termites on several sustainable development goals ({SDG}s 1 'no poverty', 2 'zero hunger', 3 'good health', 9 'innovation', 11 'sustainable cities', 13 'climate action' and 15 'life on land'). {F}inally, using the {I}ndian myth of {V}almiki as a parable, we illustrate that a reconciliation between the termite's dark and bright sides is needed if we want to reduce our dramatic impact on biodiversity and more generally achieve {SDG}s.},
  keywords = {{AFRIQUE} {SUBSAHARIENNE}},
  booktitle = {{S}pecial section on insects and the {UN} sustainable development goals},
  journal = {{C}urrent {O}pinion in {I}nsect {S}cience},
  volume = {40},
  numero = {},
  pages = {71--76},
  ISSN = {2214-5745},
  year = {2020},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010079723},
}