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Mountain futures: pursuing innovative adaptations in coupled social–ecological systems

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Title Mountain futures: pursuing innovative adaptations in coupled social–ecological systems
 
Creator Grumbine, R.E.
Xu, J.C.
 
Subject mountain areas
paleoecology
 
Description Covering about 12.5% of the Earth’s terrestrial surface, mountains have great value for people and nature. They provide habitat for one-third of terrestrial species diversity, have irreplaceable cultural and spiritual worth to humans, and are a source of fresh water for nearly 2 billion people. To date, progress on meeting policy goals to protect mountain systems has been slow; however, in 2019, several major reports on the contributions alpine environments make to life on Earth were produced by international agencies. These reports call for transformative change in decision making to address problems of sustainability in mountain ecosystems. We consider prospects for such change by reviewing several international partnerships focused on mountains. We then spotlight the Mountain Futures Initiative, which provides multiple examples of innovative local/regional research that give special focus to linking science with local livelihood support. Communities in alpine regions will continue to require assistance if they are to adapt to the environmental and social shifts characteristic of life in the Anthropocene.
 
Date 2021-08
2021-06-21T03:52:20Z
2021-06-21T03:52:20Z
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Grumbine, R.E. and Xu, J., 2021. Mountain futures: pursuing innovative adaptations in coupled social–ecological systems. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2345
1540-9309
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114024
https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fee.2345
https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2345
 
Language en
 
Rights CC-BY-4.0
Open Access
 
Publisher Wiley
 
Source Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment