INLD projects
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Scientometric and meta-analyses in global drylands
The scientometric approach from the INLD perspective has been used to understand and address research gaps in dryland zones worldwide. In this way, we aim to access data and information on the distribution of water bodies, including aspects related to biodiversity and conservation, among others. In the second step, we will conduct meta-analysis studies. Recently, we expanded our understanding of specific issues about lentic ecosystems beyond dryland areas.
Keywords: systematic review, scientometric analysis, meta-analysis.
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Biodiversity under climatic changes and anthropogenic pressures in temporary waters.
Temporary rock pools are among the most threatened ecosystems in the world due to overexploitation, pollution, and other multiple local stressors. Recently, climate change has increased their vulnerability, resulting in changes to the hydrological regime and water balance. In this scenario, drought becomes a significant driver of change in freshwater ecosystems.
Keywords: Rockpools, lentic ecosystems, conservation.
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Are the iconic Galapagos Islands a climate change hotspot? Are there multiple approaches (space-for-time substitutes, paleoecology, and mesocosms experiments) to predicting the consequences of climate change on Galapagos wetlands?
Iconic ecosystems are those that are highly valued for biodiversity, widely recognised internationally, and sustainably exploited for their natural resources. Despite their protective status, many of these ecosystems are associated with massive tourism, the overexploitation of resources, pollution, and the introduction of exotic species. The Galapagos Islands are considered an iconic, remote tropical archipelago. Recognised as the cradle of Darwin's theories, they have unique biodiversity and isolation, which promote high endemism and valuable natural landscapes. However, this iconic status is under threat from global warming and local pressures induced by mass ecotourism and the introduction of exotic species, among other factors, which increases the islands' vulnerability and threatens their ecological stability.
Keywords: Iconic ecosystems, lentic ecosystems, conservation.
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Tropical islands as climate change hot spots: Building a baseline knowledge of aquatic ecosystems
At the 26th UN Conference of the Parties on Climate Change, the effects of climate change, including sea level rise and extreme weather events, on islands are addressed. However, this concern highlights the risks that oceanic islands face in regions such as Latin America and the Caribbean, which are among the most vulnerable environments to the consequences of climate change. In general, they have limited natural resources and depend on freshwater sources for their supply. Many studies have shown that these sources are susceptible to climate change, integrate the properties of the surrounding landscape and atmosphere, and are classified as indicators of climate change. Climate change threats to the islands include changes in temperature, precipitation, and sea level rise. One of the objectives of the Latin American, Caribbean, Asia and Africa Network for Monitoring the Effects of Climate Change and Human Pressures on the Water Resources of Neotropical Islands is to strengthen scientific cooperation through the generation and exchange of data and information on the effects of climate change on the islands and possible adaptation measures, as well as to evaluate biodiversity losses and the increase in the proliferation of virus-associated diseases in these highly vulnerable areas.
Network for monitoring the effects of human pressures and climate change on neotropical islands. LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN; ASIA; and AFRICA.
