Abstract
Climate change is profoundly altering the structure, function, and biodiversity of ecosystems across the globe. From melting glaciers and rising sea levels to shifting rainfall patterns and increasing wildfires, the impacts are far-reaching and complex. This session explores how diverse ecosystems, ranging from tropical rainforests, coastal wetlands, and coral reefs to polar tundras and arid grasslands are responding to the accelerating pressures of a changing climate. It adopts an interdisciplinary lens that incorporates climate science, ecology, traditional ecological knowledge, and policy analysis to examine both vulnerabilities and resilience mechanisms within these ecosystems. Special attention will be given to the socio-ecological impacts of ecosystem disruption, including the consequences for indigenous communities, food and water security, and biodiversity loss. Through region-specific case studies and global syntheses, the session aims to present current data, adaptive responses, and policy frameworks that promote ecosystem integrity. The discussion will also explore how collaborative, cross-border research and indigenous knowledge systems can enrich scientific understanding and shape effective adaptation strategies. By fostering dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and community leaders, this session seeks to contribute to global efforts toward sustainable ecosystem management and climate resilience.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Assessing Impacts in Diverse Ecosystems
KEYWORDS
CLIMATE CHANGE, ECOSYSTEMS, BIODIVERSITY, ADAPTATION, RESILIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
