Relying on the analytical grids of Gerlak and al. (2023) and Bowma and al. (2022), we will analyze our transdisciplinary approach at the mountain resort St Pierre-de-Chartreuse.
Socio-ecological research in the Matschertal-Val di Mazia platform
The Matschertal/Val di Mazia in South Tyrol, Italy, is a socio-ecological system sensitive to water scarcity and climate change, serving as an LT(S)ER site for studying water management and ecosystem
Slowing Glacial Melt with Cellulose Textiles – On the Quest for Sustainable Materials
Glacial skiing areas are covered with geotextiles to slow the melt. Conventional fleeces of polypropylene are emitting microplastics. Cellulose-based textiles provide an eco-friendly solution.
Upper forestline dynamics in the Italian Alps and Apennines revealed by Landsat time-series
We detected the most representaitive forestlines in the Italian Alps and Apennines and applied greenness and wetness trend analysis by Landsat time series (period: 1984-2023).
Assessing climate adaptation solutions in the Andes: Perspectives from beneficiary communities on effectiveness and sustainability
This presentation shares lessons from assessing the effectiveness and sustainability of five climate adaptation solutions in the Andes, based on the perspectives of beneficiary communities.
Development of social-ecological standard observations for long-term social-ecological research platforms within the eLTER network
Understanding the multiple impacts of global change on major European ecosystems the appropriately configured research infrastructure eLTER RI developed socio-ecological Standard Observations.
Bioaerosol monitoring and research at the Sonnblick Observatory (3106 m asl)
We present first results of continuous bioaerosol measurements at the Sonnblick Observatory with an automatic aerosol monitor, the SwisensPoleno Jupiter.
Reviving the Forgotten Harvest: Systematic Identification of Neglected Crops in the Indian Himalayan Region
Neglected and underutilized food crops can promote biodiversity and sustainable agriculture and thereby enhancing food and nutritional security for Indigenous in the Indian Himalayan Region.
Assessing Aridity Changes and their linkages with Climatic Parameters in Warming Climate: Insights from Himachal Pradesh, India.
Himalayan cold deserts in Himachal Pradesh face decreasing aridity, but rising precipitation threatens fragile ecosystems, biodiversity, and local communities.
Mountain Pine (Pinus uncinata) Growth in Andorra: A First Empirical Evaluation
We present the first empirical assessment of Pinus uncinata growth in Andorra using digital dendrometers. Results reveal climate-driven growth variations, highlighting potential impacts of global warm