This project explores how climate change affects biocrusts in alpine regions through field experiments and deep-learning image analyses, offering insights into their resilience and ecosystem roles.
Artificial Intelligence at the service of Rural Youth
AI-driven tools can enhance rural youth agency by improving access to knowledge, opportunities, and decision-making. This research examines existing AI applications and proposes innovative roles to AI
Social Entrepreneurship as a Driver for Mountain Youth Empowerment
Empowering mountain youth through social entrepreneurship can combat learned helplessness. This research explores existing rural incubation ecosystems, their gaps, and policy recommendations.
The 2022-2023 snow drought in the Italian Alps doubled glacier contribution to summer streamflow
Glaciers doubled their contribution to streamflow during the severe 2022-2023 snow drought in the Italian Alps, obtaininga vital mitigation role.
Managing invasive Bracken fern (P.aquilinum) in the Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve: A macroinvertebrate trait based
Mulanje Mountain Forest Reserve in southern Malawi faces increasing threats from Pteridium aquilinum. This study uses drone mapping and macroinvertebrate assessments to examine its spread.
Value realization mechanisms and pathways of ecological products for developing bee industry based on mountain biosphere reserve
Exploring the value realization mechanisms and pathways for ecological products of bee industry in mountain biosphere reserves promotes mountain ecological protection and sustainable development.
Assessing mountain forest health: A Comparative Study between sacred grove and community forest of Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, India.
Health of forest lay the foundation for a healthy future
Complex spatial distribution and control of seismic landslides on the Tibetan Plateau
Spatial distribution and control of seismic landslides on the Tibetan Plateau