Climate change affects tourism destinations in alpine regions. To monitor regional ecological resilience, a list of potential indicators is given, and their validity and applicability are discussed.
From Lowlands to Alpine Heights: Citizen Science and Machine Learning for Data-Driven Litter Assessment and Conservation
Using citizen science and deep learning, we analysed alpine litter distribution, identifying key pollution sources and offering insights to guide conservation and policy efforts.
Spatial and temporal variability of carbonaceous impurities in snow samples on the Cordillera Blanca
This study examines seasonal and spatial variations of elemental and organic carbon in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca. Findings highlight the role of carbonaceous particles as snow darkening impurities.
Flower washing and environmental DNA analysis for monitoring arthropod diversity at Austrian LTER sites
Flower-visiting arthropod diversity was monitored at Austrian LTER sites by analysing environmental DNA collected from flowers with a dedicated washing technique.
Resilience and Regeneration: Forest recovery after fire in the Almora district of the Indian Himalaya
The study assesses forest fire impacts on Almora’s Himalayan forests, analyzing vegetation recovery, species dynamics, and management strategies.
Climate-Driven Vineyard Shifts in mountain agroecosystems: Balancing Agronomic Gains and Biodiversity Threats
Climate change is reshaping mountain agroecosystems by shifting agriculture to higher elevations. We quantified vineyard area loss and expansion and ecological conflicts in mountain ecosystems.
Investigating topographic and morphological differences between shallow landslides in forests and open land using a semi-automatic mapping method with bi-temporal airborne laser scanning data
Analysis with bi-temporal ALS data showed that landslides in forests and open land differ significantly with regards to their scarp area and scarp width.
Stakeholders’ fatigue and the problem of “too much [research], too little [giving back]” in action research in the mountains
This paper discusses the issues of communities being over-researched and over-engaged as part of the inter- and transdisciplinary research and presents alternatives to address this ethical challenge.
Overcoming Barriers to Transdisciplinary Collaborations in Mountain Regions: An Adaptive Framework for Actionable knowledge co-production
TD research helps tackle mountain challenges but faces implementation barriers. We propose an adaptive framework to enhance knowledge co-production for more inclusive and actionable science
Co-Designing Innovation: The Role of Participatory Action Research
Policies for rural areas now integrate services, economy, and community. The School for Young Shepherds fosters youth entrepreneurship in pastoral farming, supporting sustainability.