Climate and Conservation

This book offers a global perspective on climate change adaptation projects, showcasing diverse case studies that highlight significant conservation efforts. Climate and Conservation is essential for understanding biodiversity protection.

The book Climate and Conservation presents a comprehensive examination of various projects worldwide that focus on climate change adaptation. It highlights regional-scale initiatives where scientists, managers, and practitioners collaborate to safeguard biodiversity by protecting both landscapes and seascapes from the numerous threats posed by climate change. The introductory section sets the stage for understanding the critical importance of planning for climate change adaptation, laying the groundwork for the detailed case studies that follow.

In the subsequent chapters, Climate and Conservation explores 19 specific case studies from diverse ecosystems, including equatorial, temperate, montane, polar, and marine environments. These projects encompass a wide range of habitats, from grasslands and boreal forests to coral reefs and Alpine freshwater ecosystems. Each chapter is authored by experts with extensive experience in their respective regions, ensuring that the insights provided are both practical and grounded in real-world challenges.

This collection not only allows for effective cross-comparison of different geographical contexts but also recognizes the unique characteristics of each locale. Climate and Conservation offers readers valuable, place-based examples of initiatives designed to protect vast landscapes as a strategy for conserving biodiversity amidst the urgent threat of global climate change. It serves as a vital resource for anyone engaged in large-scale biodiversity conservation efforts, showcasing how a diverse array of conservation actors respond to climate change at a scale commensurate with the challenge.