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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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New study warns of native biodiversity collapse in the eastern mediterranean. An international team led by Paolo G. Albano from the Department of Palaeontology at the University of Vienna quantified a dramatic biodiversity collapse of up to 95 per cent…...
Each year, Future Earth, The Earth League and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) consult researchers and carry out a horizon scan in fields related to climate change on what the latest findings and most important new emerging fields are.…...
In this study, the authors quantify the physical and socioeconomic coastal vulnerability of arid areas of North Africa. This is crucial knowledge in helping facilitating the implementation of flood risk management and protection for highly populated urban areas, A main…...
ABSTRACT Viticulture is facing emerging challenges not only because of the effect of climate change on yield and composition of grapes, but also of a social demand for environmental‐friendly agricultural management. Adaptation to these challenges is essential to guarantee the…...
ABSTRACT Climate change, and specifically global temperature increase, is expected to alter plant phenology. Temperate deciduous fruit trees have cultivar-specific chill and heat requirements to break dormancy and bloom. In this study, we aimed to estimate chill and heat requirements…...
In the current times of globalization and homogenization of landscapes and taste, still many rural places maintain a distinctive character and produce foods that evoke traditions and a sense of quality of life. The landscapes of origin are often affected…...