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The scientific knowledge on climate and environmental change in the Mediterranean evolves rapidly. In this section we collect and present the recently published scientific articles, reports, books, policy papers and other contents on these issues. Do not hesitate to contact us and share with us the publications of an interest to the community.
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Global Warming of 1.5 °C An IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of…...
Soils provide numerous essential services in terrestrial ecosystems, ranging from the support of plant growth in agriculture and forestry to moderation of flood risks, water purification, large-scale carbon storage, and support of biodiversity. However, despite soils’ essential roles, they are…...
ESPON CLIMATE - Climate Change and Territorial Effects on Regions and Local Economies in Europe The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been pivotal in raising awareness on the costs of human inaction and interference with the climate system.…...
The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) report : Lewis, P., Abdel Monem, M. A. and Impiglia, A. (2018) Impacts of climate change on farming systems and livelihoods in the Near East and North Africa – With a special…...
Bruno JF, Bates AE, Cacciapaglia C, Pike EP, Amstrup SC, van Hooidonk R, Henson SA, Aronson RB (2018) Climate change threatens the world’s marine protected areas. Nature Climate Change, vol. 8, 499–503. Abstract Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a primary management tool for mitigating threats to marine biodiversity. MPAs and the species…...
This latest Breakthrough report argues for an urgent risk reframing of climate research and the IPCC reports. What Lies Beneath is the inside story of how climate policy-making has become embedded in a culture of failure and scientific reticence. The report…...