January 30, 2017
Published by BC3Research Luis Mª Abadie Ibon Galarraga Elisa Sainz de Murieta at January 30, 2017
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A quantification of present and future mean annual losses due to extreme coastal events can be crucial for adequate decision making on adaptation to climate change in coastal areas around the globe. However, this approach is limited when uncertainty needs to be accounted for. In this paper, we assess coastal flood risk from sea-level rise and extreme events in 120 major cities around the world using an alternative stochastic approach that accounts for uncertainty.
February 3, 2017
Published by BC3Research David Moreno at February 3, 2017
New BC3 Journal Article published: "Meli P., Holl K.D., Benayas J.M.R., Jones H.P., Jones P.C., Montoya D., Mateos D.M. 2017. A global review of past land use, climate, and active vs. passive restoration effects on forest recovery. PLoS One. e0171368."
February 13, 2017
Published by BC3Research Stefano Balbi at February 13, 2017
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Tourism is one of the prime manifestations of the ‘great acceleration of humankind’ since the Anthropocene started around 1950. The almost 50-fold increase in international tourism arrivals has substantial implications for environmental sustainability, but these have not yet been fully explored. This paper argues that a full exploration requires the study of tourism as a complex socio-ecological system. Such approach integrates environmental processes and stakeholder behaviour and puts feedbacks in the spotlight.
February 20, 2017
Published by BC3Research at February 20, 2017
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This study presents a new method for considering the risk of wind damage in forest planning and for predicting the amount of damage and its effects on timber production, economic profitability and carbon balance of forestry. The effects of wind damage on the optimal management of boreal forests under current and changing climatic conditions were analyzed by comparing four forest management plans. A reference plan maximized net present value (NPV) with even-flow harvesting constraints.