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In the second in a series of videos produced as part of the Global Change in Mountain Ecosystems (GloMEc) project, Prof. Dirk S. Schmeller, Axa Chair for Functional Mountain Ecology at ENSAT, discusses the intensified climate-change induced warming and weather extremes being seen in mountain regions.
Mountains – A Fragile Source of Life is a new short video series that aims to delve into different aspects of mountains and why they are important for human society. In this second episode, Mountains – Sentinels of Change, Prof. Schmeller looks at the rapid changes in temperature and much higher variations in daily temperatures mountain regions are experiencing compared to lowland regions. What does this mean for the unique species living in these harsh yet fragile environments – and indeed for all of us who rely on the ecosystem services these species support?
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At the suggestion of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, MRI Chair Professor Jörg Balsiger has joined a high-level panel of international experts to guide the Environment of Peace initiative.
The Environment of Peace (EP2022) project is an ambitious new initiative that aims to increase global understanding of the impacts that simultaneous environmental crises are having on peace and insecurity. It will analyse the drivers of and linkages between environmental change and its social dimensions—examining not just climate change but the consequences of issues such as the loss of biodiversity, water insecurity, and land degradation. It will explore the challenges and opportunities ahead, presenting clear and practical recommendations that can be adopted at different levels of decision-making.
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New research published in the journal Natural Hazards uses satellite images to create a comprehensive survey of glacial lakes for the entire Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh in order to help assess the future risks posed by glacial lake outburst floods.
Researchers from the South Asia Institute and the Heidelberg Center for the Environment investigated the causes of a glacial lake outburst with subsequent flooding in the Ladakh region of India. In order to frame the case study in a larger picture, the research team led by geographer Prof. Dr Marcus Nüsser used satellite images to create a comprehensive survey of glacial lakes for the entire Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh.
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The next EGU General Assembly, traditionally held each spring in Vienna, Austria, will take place entirely online as vEGU21: Gather Online (#vEGU21) from 19–30 April 2021. This virtual event will bring together geoscientists from all over the world at one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences.
The deadline for early registration is 31 March 2021.
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The American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting will be held from 7–11 April 2021. Attendees including geographers, GIS specialists, environmental scientists, and other leaders will share and discuss the latest in research and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience.
Abstract submission is now open and the deadline for all submissions is 19 February 2021.
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The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reductions invites members of the DRR community to comment on the new 'Words into Action' guide on nature-based solutions for disaster risk reduction.
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IPBES will organize a workshop focused on “modelling Nature Futures scenarios” and based on the Nature Futures Framework, planned for 12-15 January 2021. The Multidisciplinary Expert Panel invites Governments and other stakeholders to nominate experts to participate in this workshop by 16 November 2020. Interested experts wishing to be nominated by a Government are requested to fill out their application form by 9 November 2020.
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Are you working on climate change adaptation solutions for mountain environments? The Adaptation at Altitude programme would love to hear from you! Complete the Adaptation at Altitude programme survey in order to share your solutions with practitioners and policymakers and help increase resilience in mountain communities.
The Adaptation at Altitude programme has launched a survey to collect climate change adaptation (CCA) solutions for mountain environments. Survey responses will be used to produce a database that can be used by practitioners, decision-makers, policymakers, and any interested parties. The aim of the database is to increase visibility, impact, and acknowledge the innovative work being done in mountain regions.
