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Towards an Integrated Framework for Assessing the Vulnerability of Species to Climate Change
PLoS Biology · 2008 · Vol. 6(12) · pp. e325–e325
Stephen E. Williams✉(University of California, Berkeley)Luke P. Shoo(University of California, Berkeley)Joanne Isaac(University of California, Berkeley)Ary A. Hoffmann(University of California, Berkeley)Gary Langham(University of California, Berkeley)
Abstract
Climate change is a major threat to global biodiversity. A novel integrated framework to assess vulnerability and prioritize research and management action aims to improve our ability to respond to this emerging crisis.
Species Distribution and Climate ChangeInsect and Arachnid Ecology and BehaviorPlant and animal studiesVulnerability (computing)Climate changeBiodiversityEnvironmental resource managementBiologyExtinction (optical mineralogy)EcosystemEcologyGlobal changeEcosystem services
MeSH terms
ClimateModels, TheoreticalSpecies SpecificityGreenhouse EffectRisk Assessment
Funding
- James Cook University
- Queensland Government
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