In southwestern China, on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, lies a mountain range known as the Hengduan Mountains (in simplified Chinese: 横断山). Uplifted over the last...
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A forest ecosystem is typically defined as a natural woodland unit, consisting of plants, animals, micro-organisms and fungi. There are hundreds of different forest types, resulting from the complex interaction of biological, physical and chemical components. All human communities benefit from the world’s forest ecosystems services, including, among many others, air purification, carbon storage, recreation and pharmaceuticals. Forest ecosystems are inherently resilient. However, more severe and frequent disturbance resulting from climate change may present serious challenges. An ecosystem-based approach, focused on protecting and restoring forests, can make a vital contribution to both climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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4 May 2017
The region of Tibet in Southwest China is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the highest and largest plateau in the world with an average elevation of over 4,000 m and an area...
19 Oct 2015
The majority of rural Cambodians are reliant on traditional livelihood practices that include subsistence-based agriculture, fishing and other livelihoods based on ecosystem goods...
