Nature-based Solutions (NbS), rooted in ancestral knowledge, offer promising strategies for developing sustainable uses of proglacial landscapes, tailored to local socio-ecosystems.
Fungi in pine forest regeneration at the upper tree line under the climate change
To better understand the diversity, composition and possible roles, communities of fungi associated with Pinus heldreichii and P. peuce were studied in high-altitude forest sites in Montenegro.
Alpine Resilience Multisensory Lab
The Alpine Resilience Multisensory Lab will explore inner resilience and urban-alpine transitions. Participants will experience how they shape flexibility to adapt to global challenges.
A horizon scan of adaptation risks and opportunities in the Yellowstone to Yukon region
This presentation examines the socio-ecological risks and opportunities of human adaptation in North America’s Yellowstone to Yukon region.
Changes in species distribution throughout the snowmelt gradient in 20 years in Pyrenean snowbed patches
Preliminary results evidence the rapid colonisation of snowbed patches by a set of competitive grassland species in 20 years
Plants and microclimates at the Drakensberg mountain range
Plant diversity is influenced by microclimatic temperatures and soil moisture that we measured across three distinct grasslands on a 1-km elevational gradient in southern Africa.
Glacier Retreat Reshapes Aquatic Food Webs and Nutritional Resources in Alpine Catchments
Glacier retreat alters alpine stream food webs by enhancing periphyton growth and shifting invertebrate biomass and fatty acid composition, with potential consequences for energy transfer and ecosyste
Can Microbes Inform about Vulnerability of Spring Waters — Assessment of Microbial Communities and Water Quality in Austrian Springs
Climate change threatens alpine springs, vital freshwater sources. ECOSPRING explores impacts on water quality and microbial life, guiding conservation in Austria’s changing landscapes.
Thermal benefits of breeding inside rock cavities for high elevation songbirds
Mountain-top bird species face extreme conditions, shaping breeding site selection. We monitored alpine nests in temperate Andes. Rock cavities buffer temperatures, potentially enhancing breeding success and adaptation to harsh weather
Mapping Biodiversity: Valuable Landscapes of the Greater Caucasus
The study identifies the most valuable natural areas in the Greater Caucasus, utilizing remote sensing and various open data on species habitats to assess biodiversity and propose protection measures.