Viewing posts tagged ecosystems at risk
Peatlands: A little known natural treasure
Posted by: Provita in Planeta Tierra - June 25, 2018, 12:57 p.m.
Peatlands are among the world’s most neglected natural treasures. Yet these waterlogged ecosystems are crucial to our survival —they are among the most important carbon reservoirs on the planet.
Assessing ecosystem collapse risk of fringe mangroves in ecosystems dominated by foundation species
Posted by: Provita in Publications, RLE - June 15, 2018, 1:25 p.m.
This study investigates the robustness and adequacy of the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE)’s approach when performing risk assessments using a fringe mangrove ecosystem as a case study, as well as the identification of ecosystems which are more vulnerable to global environmental change.
Boden Research Conference 2018
Posted by: Provita in Conference - May 30, 2018, 12:43 p.m.
RLE actively participated - with two presentations - in this year’s Boden Research Conference, which took place May 8-9 in Canberra, Australia.
Defining the appropriate spatial scale for robust estimates of risks to species and ecosystems
Posted by: Provita in Publications, RLE - May 17, 2018, 10:02 a.m.
IUCN scientists demonstrate that estimates of the Area of Occupancy (AOO) at scales proportional to the spatial extent of the threats are robust predictors of risks to biodiversity.
Selecting indicators for ecosystem risk assessments
Posted by: Provita in Publications, RLE - April 26, 2018, 1:38 p.m.
Scientists develop a guide for selecting indicators for ecosystem risk assessments.