The Southern Andes Natural Laboratory aims to bring scientific knowledge into public policies to develop more effective adaptation strategies in mountain areas of southern Chile.
Asexual reproduction by the fungus-breeding ant Lasius fuliginosus in the eastern Alps
The asexual reproduction of Lasius fuliginosus provides new insights into the mode of reproduction and the social structure of ants living in mountain ecosystems.
Stem wood density variability and compression wood proportions in European treeline seedlings of Picea abies.
This study quantifies stem WD variations in Norway spruce treeline seedlings, revealing potential compression wood’s role in stem structure and ecological performance
Harnessing Citizen Science to Monitor and Preserve Mountain Water Resources: the Acqua Sorgente project
A Citizen Science project launched by the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) in 2024 monitors mountain spring water resources, fosters awareness, and aims to expand its open-source database across Europe
Evidence-based Agroforestry and Tree Resilience for Climate Change Adaptation in Mountain Ecosystems: Addressing Vulnerability, Biodiversity Loss, and Ecosystem Service Sustainability
Agroforestry offers nature-based solutions, but understanding tree species’ response to climate variability is crucial for enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in mountain regions.
Digitalization and Open Data for Sustainable Mountain Tourism: The EUMA Federated Approach to Trail, Hut, and Climbing Area Management
The EUMA database leverages open data to support decision-making in mountain tourism, ensuring adaptive management of trails, huts, and climbing areas amid climate change challenges.
Adaptation Pathways to foster Water Governance under Climate Change in Mountain Regions: A case study from Valle dei Laghi (Italy)
This study develops adaptation pathways to support sustainable water governance in mountain areas, balancing competing demands through stakeholder engagement and innovative solutions.
Local Adaptation Readiness for effective Climate Risk Management
Adaptation readiness at the local level is crucial for effective climate risk management, particularly in the context of natural hazards, due to their spatially explicit and localised nature.
Transdisciplinary Mountain Research for Resilient Mountain Communities against Natural Hazards
A transdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between natural and social sciences and strengthens partnerships between stakeholders to ensure effective disaster and climate risk management.
Recruitment characteristics of threatened wetland alpine plants
In this study we examine intraspecific variation for two critical aspects of plant recruitment – germination and seedling establishment – in relation to reduced snow cover, drought and warming.