[HTML][HTML] Soil degradation in the European Mediterranean region: Processes, status and consequences
Soil, a non-renewable resource, sustains life on Earth by supporting around 95% of global
food production and providing ecosystem services such as biomass production, filtration of …
food production and providing ecosystem services such as biomass production, filtration of …
Spatial assessment of solar energy potential at global scale. A geographical approach
Solar energy is a key renewable source for decarbonization and the future sustainable
development of human society. However, the success of the worldwide governments in the …
development of human society. However, the success of the worldwide governments in the …
Desertification
A Mirzabaev, J Wu, J Evans, F García-Oliva… - 2019 - philpapers.org
Abstract IPCC SPECIAL REPORT ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND LAND (SRCCL) Chapter 3:
Climate Change and Land: An IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land …
Climate Change and Land: An IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land …
Soil resources and element stocks in drylands to face global issues
Abstract Drylands (hyperarid, arid, semiarid, and dry subhumid ecosystems) cover almost
half of Earth's land surface and are highly vulnerable to environmental pressures. Here we …
half of Earth's land surface and are highly vulnerable to environmental pressures. Here we …
Recent changes in global drylands: Evidences from two major aridity databases
Drying of terrestrial areas is a critical issue in our era of climate change. However, there is
limited knowledge on the current spatial status of drylands, which can be assessed using …
limited knowledge on the current spatial status of drylands, which can be assessed using …
Monitoring land degradation and assessing its drivers to support sustainable development goal 15.3 in Central Asia
L Jiang, A Bao, G Jiapaer, R Liu, Y Yuan… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Land degradation has become one of the most critical environmental and socioeconomic
issues in the world, particularly in Central Asia. Moreover, the realization of Land …
issues in the world, particularly in Central Asia. Moreover, the realization of Land …
Policy instruments for soil protection among the EU member states: A comparative analysis
Abstract Many factors threaten European Soils, and currently, all the Member States (MS)
are introducing many types of soil protection measures. Erosion, pollution, sealing and …
are introducing many types of soil protection measures. Erosion, pollution, sealing and …
Comprehensive assessment of land degradation in the arid and semiarid area based on the optimal land degradation index model
W Shao, Z Zhang, Q Guan, Y Yan, J Zhang - Catena, 2024 - Elsevier
Paying attention to land degradation in drylands is of international significance because it
plays a crucial role in global food production. This study developed the optimal land …
plays a crucial role in global food production. This study developed the optimal land …
Updating the MEDALUS‐ESA framework for worldwide land degradation and desertification assessment
The environmentally sensitive area (ESA) methodology (originally proposed in the
framework of MEDALUS–Mediterranean Desertification and Land Use—a series of …
framework of MEDALUS–Mediterranean Desertification and Land Use—a series of …
Major perturbations in the Earth's forest ecosystems. Possible implications for global warming
R Prăvălie - Earth-Science Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Forests are among the most important terrestrial ecological systems in terms of the multitude
of ecosystem functions and services they provide. These biotic systems are vital not only for …
of ecosystem functions and services they provide. These biotic systems are vital not only for …