Early microbial biofilms on different plastic surfaces in a proglacial lake that vary initially, temporally converge. Detected polymer degraders indicate cryospheric microbes may adapt to plastics as
Twenty Years of MIREN: Advancing Global Understanding of Plant Invasions and Species Redistributions in Mountain Ecosystems
As MIREN marks its 20th anniversary, this talk will highlight key scientific findings, methodological advancements, and future challenges.
Glacier fleas (Collembola) biodiversity and distribution as bioindicators of glacial ecosystems, also through “glacial” Citizen Science
The rich biodiversity of glacier fleas, together with their ecology, and the opportunity to involve non-expert samplers increase allow to use glacier fleas as bioindicators in glacial monitoring progr
Ecosystem Services Across Altitudes: Rethinking Resilience and Conservation in the Himalayas
Climate and land-use changes alter Himalayan ecosystem services across altitudes. An altitude-sensitive conservation strategy, merging research and governance, is key to resilience and sustainability.
Do tree ring data reflect contrasting climate sensitivity in a Himalayan treeline ecotone? A comparison of Abies spectabilis (D. Don) Mirb. and Rhododendron campanulatum (D. Don)
The differing climatic sensitivity of high-elevation treeline species—Rhododendron campanulatum, tolerant to drought stress, while Abies spectabilis is more susceptible.
Longitudinal recovery of macrozoobenthos communities: insights from a dam-impacted Alpine stream
This study investigates the macrozoobenthos longitudinal recovery downstream of the Grand Dixence dam (CH), exploring seasonal trends and tributary influences in a human-impacted Alpine riverscape
Introducing The Glacier Stewardship Program – an international team responding to the global loss of glaciers
The Glacier Stewardship Program is introduced by international scientists to slow ice loss, enhance hazard warnings, and preserve glacier biodiversity for future climate resilience.
Winners and losers in a warming world: a long term study of the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX)
Which plants are winning and which are losing with warming over time?
Biodiversity of Ecological Restoration in a Temperate Mountain System of the Central Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India
This research highlights the importance and value of private forest protection and conservation in achieving long–term biodiversity conservation goals in the Central Himalayas
Carbon and water fluxes relationship with vegetation on high altitude habitat in the context of Climate change: a case study in the Northern Apennines
This study investigates the multi-faceted relationships between carbon and water fluxes and vegetation in alpine ecosystems under the influence of climate change.