Research on microplastics (MPs) in the terrestrial environment is currently at a still
embryonal stage. The current knowledge concerning poorly known diffuse sources of MPs …

Mediterranean agriculture has coevolved with harsh environments and changing climate
conditions over millennia, generating an extremely rich heritage of traditional knowledge; …

Chapter 2, building on prior assessments, provides a global assessment of the observed
impacts and projected risks of climate change to terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems …

In this overview (introductory article to a special issue including 14 papers), we consider all
main types of natural and artificial inland freshwater habitas (fwh). For each type, we identify …

This review is part of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and
Ecosystem Services (IPBES) report on Europe and Central Asia (ECA) and provides a …

A small standing-water ecosystem (SWE) is a shallow (< 20 m) lentic water body with a
surface of a few hectares (≤ 10 ha). Compared to larger counterparts, they exhibit wider …

The importance of taking into account ecosystems, plant communities and habitats for the
development of biodiversity conservation strategies is increasingly acknowledged. Recently …

Incorporating archaeology within the ecosystem services (ES) framework can offer decision‐
makers lessons from the past and a broader sustainability perspective. Given the claimed …

Abstract Mediterranean Temporary Ponds (MTPs) are among the most precious habitats in
the Mediterranean bioclimatic because they shelter extremely rare and isolated organisms …

This study investigates the distribution and conservation status of plant species in lentic
wetlands of Mediterranean islands. Field data on vascular macrophytes were collected from …