Climate Change Impacts on Tropical Forests in Central America

This book explores the effects of climate change on tropical forests, emphasizing the socio-economic implications for Central America and the urgent need for policy action.

This innovative collection presents a blend of theoretical frameworks and empirical findings to create a comprehensive analysis of climate change impacts on tropical forest ecosystems and their economic ramifications. It delves into the intricate relationship between ecosystem services and human benefits, providing a valuable perspective on how these dynamics play out in the context of environmental change.

The ongoing loss of biodiversity poses a significant threat to nearly all terrestrial ecosystems worldwide. This decline is being exacerbated by climate change alongside other factors such as agricultural exploitation, fragmentation, and land-use changes. The central theme of this discussion revolves around the implications for the welfare of both current and future populations, emphasizing humanity's role in the stewardship of natural resources. This issue is particularly pressing in Central America, a region celebrated for its rich biodiversity yet facing severe threats that impact its socio-economic stability.

Climate Change Impacts on Tropical Forests in Central America addresses the effects of climate and land-use changes on tropical forest ecosystems in this vital region. It evaluates the economic costs of inaction under various future scenarios and geographical contexts. This collection is an essential resource for students and scholars in environmental and ecological economics, environmental science, forestry, natural resource management, agriculture, and climate change, offering crucial insights into the intersection of ecology and economy.