Environmental drivers refer to the various factors or influences in the natural world that impact ecosystems, species distributions, and ecological processes. These drivers can include physical factors such as climate, temperature, precipitation, and topography, as well as biotic factors such as competition, predation, and symbiosis. Researchers studying environmental drivers aim to understand how these factors interact with each other and with human activities to shape the environment. By studying these drivers, scientists can better predict how ecosystems will respond to changes in the environment, such as climate change or habitat destruction. This research can help inform conservation efforts, land management practices, and policies to protect and preserve biodiversity and ecosystems.