Ecosystem Resilience for Climate Resilience, Strategies and Innovations: A Case Study from Developing Countries
Climate change management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 49 - 64
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Recent progress in atmospheric modeling over the Andes – part I: review of atmospheric processes
Frontiers in Earth Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Ноя. 11, 2024
The
Andes
is
the
longest
mountain
range
in
world,
stretching
from
tropical
South
America
to
austral
Patagonia
(12°N-55°S).
Along
with
climate
differences
associated
latitude,
Andean
region
also
features
contrasting
slopes
and
elevations,
reaching
altitudes
of
more
than
4,000
m.
a.s.l.,
a
relatively
narrow
crosswise
section,
hosts
diverse
ecosystems
human
settlements.
This
complex
landscape
poses
great
challenge
weather
simulations.
interaction
topography
large-scale
atmospheric
motions
controls
meteorological
phenomena
at
scales
few
kilometers,
often
inadequately
represented
global
(grid
spacing
∼200–50
km)
regional
(∼50–25
simulations
previously
studied
for
Andes.
These
typically
exhibit
large
biases
precipitation,
wind
near-surface
temperature
over
Andes,
they
are
not
suited
represent
strong
gradients
processes.
In
recent
years
(∼2010–2024),
number
modeling
studies,
including
convection
permitting
simulations,
have
contributed
our
understanding
characteristics
distribution
variety
systems
processes
along
orographic
precipitation
hotspots,
circulations,
gravity
waves,
among
others.
Part
I
two-part
review
about
we
current
strengths
limitations
numerical
simulating
key
atmospheric-orographic
region,
low-level
jets,
downslope
winds,
II,
how
models
simulate
surface-atmosphere
interactions
hydroclimate
Cordillera
offer
information
on
projections
land-cover/land-use
change
or
change.
With
focus
hydroclimate,
address
some
main
challenges
region.
Язык: Английский
Development of an Agent-Based Model to Evaluate Rural Public Policies in Medellín, Colombia
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(18), С. 8185 - 8185
Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2024
Rural
areas
near
large
cities
do
not
satisfy
the
food
needs
of
city’s
population.
In
Medellín,
Colombia,
these
only
2%
needs,
highlighting
an
urgent
need
to
review
and
improve
policies
supporting
agriculture.
This
study
was
conducted
over
a
ten-year
period
since
release
Medellín
policy
related
land
use.
The
model
uses
agent-based
modelling,
geographic
analysis
dichotomous
variables,
combining
structures
create
decision-making
element
thus
identify
changes
examine
in
relation
current
use
detect
properties
with
potential
for
conversion
agricultural
By
evaluating
post-processed
layers,
rural
environments
is
prioritized,
setting
up
clusters
homogeneous
zones
finding
new
influence.
implications
this
extend
beyond
offering
that
can
be
applied
other
regions
facing
similar
challenges
productivity
research
supports
informed
effective
policy,
contributing
improved
security
sustainable
development.
results
show
some
are
susceptible
provide
framework
revision
local
regulations,
serving
as
support
tool
public
by
giving
administration
key
factors
update
policies.
findings
relevant
stakeholders,
including
policymakers
landowners,
suggesting
several
promoting
agriculture
Also,
approach
promotes
efficient
agriculture,
importance
modelling
planning
evaluation.
Язык: Английский
Spring 2024: unprecedented atmospheric heatwaves in Mexico
Frontiers in Climate,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Сен. 18, 2024
Язык: Английский
Seven continents. One sky
Frontiers in Climate,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Окт. 4, 2024
This
paper
explores
the
global
impacts
of
climate
change
and
pollution
across
diverse
regions,
highlighting
unique
challenges
innovative
initiatives.
From
rising
temperatures
severe
droughts
in
Africa
Australia
to
melting
glaciers
Arctic
Asia,
each
continent
faces
significant
environmental
threats.
Despite
these
challenges,
countries
are
making
strides
renewable
energy,
conservation,
community-based
actions.
International
agreements
local
indigenous
practices
play
vital
roles
efforts.
The
concludes
with
a
call
for
continued
cooperation
action,
emphasizing
potential
sustainable
future
through
collective
innovation
resilience-building.
Through
this
comprehensive
analysis,
underscores
urgency
possibility
addressing
warming
healthier
planet.
Язык: Английский
Extreme Precipitation Events During the Wet Season of the South America Monsoon: A Historical Analysis over Three Major Brazilian Watersheds
Climate,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(11), С. 188 - 188
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
Most
of
South
America,
particularly
the
region
between
southern
Amazon
and
southeastern
Brazil,
as
well
a
large
part
La
Plata
Basin,
has
its
climate
regulated
by
American
Monsoon
System.
Extreme
weather
events
in
these
areas
have
significant
socioeconomic
impacts.
The
Madeira,
São
Francisco,
Paraná
river
basins,
three
major
watersheds
are
especially
vulnerable
to
wet
drought
periods
due
their
importance
freshwater
ecosystems
sources
water
for
consumption,
energy
generation,
agriculture.
scarcity
surface
meteorological
stations
basins
makes
studies
challenging,
often
using
reanalysis
satellite
data.
This
study
aims
identify
extreme
(wet)
(wet
drought)
during
extended
season
(October
March)
from
1980
2022
evaluate
performance
two
gridded
datasets
(CPC
ERA5)
determine
which
best
captures
observed
patterns
basins.
Wet
were
identified
95th
percentile,
Standardized
Precipitation
Index
(SPI)
on
6-month
scale.
In
general,
CPC
data
showed
slightly
superior
compared
ERA5
reproducing
statistical
measures.
For
day
precipitation,
both
captured
time
series
pattern,
but
better
reproduced
values
trends.
results
also
indicate
decrease
an
increase
events.
Both
performed
well,
showing
they
can
be
used
absence
station
Язык: Английский