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This article published in Ecohydrology highlights the importance of studying ecohydrological in tropical systems.
Tropical ecosystems offer a unique setting for understanding ecohydrological processes, but to date, such investigations have been limited. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of studying these processes—specifically, how they are being affected by the transformative changes taking place in the tropics—and to offer an agenda for future research.
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A new award seeks to promote the work of early-career researchers into mountain areas and cryospheric processes.
The Complutense University of Madrid's research group Physical Geography in High Mountains and the Guadarrama Monitoring Network have opened a call for applicants for the 'Young Researcher Innovation Award in Cryosphere Science and Mountain Areas.'
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Taking place in Zurich in April this year, Swiss Polar Day is an opportunity for researchers to learn about current developments in international polar sciences, help define new priorities for Swiss polar research, and network with polar scientists.
On 4 April, the Swiss scientific community will come together at the ETH Zurich to listen to international keynote speakers active in the Arctic, Antarctic, and high-altitude regions.
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The Journal of Alpine Research has issued a call for papers looking at the responses of social actors to the various challenges faced by mountains today.
Proposed articles should make explicit reference to mountain territories as category or context, and proposals focusing on social innovations meeting needs specific to the inhabitants of mountain territories are of particular interest. Contributions bearing on examples located in mountain territories are also welcome.
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MSc and PhD students conducting thesis research work on mountain tourism and recreation are invited to submit poster proposals for the Sustainable Summits Conference (SSC 2018), 12-14 June in Chamonix, France.
Poster proposals should closely align with the conference themes: 1) Role of high mountains in today's societies; 2) Climate change: high mountains on the front line; or 3) Human activities in the high mountains: impacts and solutions. A small select number of poster proposals will be chosen for presentation at the conference, with prizes available for best judged posters by conference attendees.
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Two grant programmes for early-career researchers wishing to attend the 2018 World Social Science Forum have been announced.
The World Social Science Forum (WSSF) aims to provide a platform for researchers, funders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to debate topics of global significance and to determine future priorities for international social science. Under the theme 'Security and Equality for Sustainable Futures,' this year the WSSF will take place 25-28 September in Fukuoka, Japan.
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Euromontana is undertaking a survey on pastoralism and permanent grasslands in the European mountains in order to compare sustainable management practices.
Pastoralism - the raising of livestock - is an agricultural practice prevalent in mountainous areas. This is due to the fact that it enables the development of territories of low agronomic value; areas that are otherwise difficult to access or utilize. The continuation of pastoral activities faces several challenges however. These include difficulties linked to the economic context, climate change, land use pressure, and the challenge of organising grazing herds in the context of seasonal territory use.
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Submissions for oral and poster presentations are now being invited for the 2nd International Conference on Mountain Futures, which will take place in Yunnan, China, 4-8 June 2018.
The Centre for Mountain Ecosystem Studies (CMES), in collaboration with the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), is now inviting contributions for the 2nd International Conference on Mountain Futures, with a focus on 'Ecosystem Rhythms, Land Systems, and Sustainable Livelihoods.'
