climate change impacts
Mountains in silent thaw: Losses and damages from the disappearing “frozen heartbeat”of Earth
Learn about the losses and damages mountain regions are incurring as a result of climate change in this case study from the 2023 Adaptation Gap Report.
GLORIA network studies dispersal strategies of flowers in the High Andes
How are plants overcoming geographical barriers to disperse their seeds? The GLORIA-Andes network continues to provide basic knowledge about high Andean ecosystems, essential to understanding how native species feel the effects of climate change.
The high Andean basins face climate change: Results from seven case studies on vulnerability
Explore an analysis of available information on the vulnerability of hydrographic basins to climate change at the Andean continental level. The study analyzes seven basins, one for each Andean country, an includes a situational diagnosis and recommendations for reducing climate vulnerability in the Andes, as well as the identification of knowledge gaps and priority work issues for adaptation in the region.
Q&A: Francis X. Johnson on the IPCC Synthesis Report
Read this Q&A on the Synthesis Report of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report – its significance, highlights and next steps, by Francis X. Johnson, SEI Senior Research Fellow and member of the Extended Writing Team.
Webinar: Integrated Assessment of Canadian Forest Vulnerability to Climate Change
Learn about the recent advances in the quantification of three vulnerability components in Canadian forests and discover what this means for developing “climate friendly” silvicultural practices in this webinar.
Tracking Climate Change Effects in the Canadian Forest
Watch this webinar to learn about two products of the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) Forest Change Project which aim to increase awareness of on-going climate-induced changes and inform decision-making around the adaptation of the forest sector.
Webinar: How Might Climate Change Affect Forest Growth And What Can We Do About It?
In this webinar, learn how might climate change affect forest growth and what can we do about it?
Webinar: Impacts of Climate Change on Forest and Forest Sector in Québec
FACoP Webinar February 16, 2021 | Impacts des changements climatiques sur la forêt et le secteur forestier au Québec
Webinar: Women move mountains in adapting to climate change
Watch this International Mountain Day webinar which focused on how to promote gender-responsive climate action in mountain areas. Learn more about the role of women in climate action, best practice examples and key lessons learnt.
The Fifth Sustainable Summits Conference 2021
Watch these 4 short films inspired by growing pressures facing mountain environments. Covering development pressures, mountain communities, regional cooperation, and messages for COP26, gain an insight into how climate change is affecting the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.