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The Important Role of Ecological Connectivity for Adaptation to Climate Change Impacts in the Alps

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This brief statement by the Ecological Network Platform of the Alpine Convention underlines the impacts of climate change on species, especially the habitat shifts, the consequences for alpine ecosystems and their services, the importance of ecological connectivity and the necessity of a trans-sectorial approach.

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Contributor:
Alpine Convention

Published in Climate-ADAPT Aug 06 2021   -   Last Modified in Climate-ADAPT Dec 12 2023

Created by:

Nathalie Morelle

Reviewed by:

Valentina Giannini

Date of publication:

2016

Keywords:

Alps, alpine, ecological connectivity, ecosystem services, habitats, mountains

Climate impacts:

Non specific

Adaptation elements:

Adaptation Measures and Actions

Sectors:

Biodiversity, Mountain areas

Geographic characterisation:

Europe

Macro-Transnational region:

Alpine Space

Biogeographical regions:

Alpine

Countries:

Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Switzerland

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