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- Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) The objective of the MRI is to: detect signals of global environmental change in mountain environments, defines the consequences of global environmental change for mountain regions as well as lowland systems dependent on mountain resources, and informs sustainable land, water, and resource management for mountain regions at local to regional scales
- GLOCHAMORE- Global Change in Mountain Regions Mountains and mountain societies provide a wide range of goods and services to humanity, but they are particularly sensitive to the effects of global environmental change. Thus, the definition of appropriate management regimes that maintain the multiple functions of mountain regions in a time of strongly changing climatic, economic and societal drivers constitutes a significant challenge. Management decisions must be based on a sound understanding of the future dynamics of these systems.
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- Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments (GLORIA) establishes and maintains a world-wide long-term observation network in alpine environments. Vegetation and temperature data collected at the GLORIA sites will be used for discerning trends in species diversity and temperature. The data will be used to assess and predict losses in biodiversity and other threats to these fragile alpine ecosystems which are under accelerating climate change pressures.
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