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Evidence of refugia buried in geohistorical records can guide conservation efforts
The geohistorical record hides a treasure trove of data about how different organisms survived environmental crises in the past. With the right tools, we can reveal this information and use it to help develop conservation strategies for organisms threatened by anthropogenic climate change.
Digital skills won't save us if the problems stem from infrastructures
Digitalisation is widely regarded as essential for the welfare state. Concerns have been raised that many citizens are at risk of exclusion from public services as a result of the rapid digital transformation. It is tempting to attribute these problems to citizens' insufficient digital skills.
The hidden cost of plastic for coastal communities in Viet Nam
Viet Nam contributes approximately 4% of the plastic currently found in the world's oceans each year. Fishing is a major contributor to GDP, but fishers are now losing 25% of their annual income dealing with the consequences of plastic in catches and on fishing operations.
Farmer perceptions of climate variability, adaptation practices, and livelihood implications in the Garhwal Himalaya
How are Himalayan farmers responding to climate variability? Our recent study from the Garhwal Himalaya combines climate records with household surveys to examine farmer perceptions, adaptation strategies, and their implications for livelihoods and resilience.
