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« Tree growth is a key mechanism driving carbon sequestration in forest ecosystems. Environmental conditions are important regulators of tree growth that can vary considerably between nearby urban and rural forests... However, the extent to which these intrinsic differences in the growing conditions of trees in urban versus rural forests influence tree growth response to climate is not well known….Across our three-city study, we found that tree growth was more closely correlated with climate stress in the cooler climate cities of Boston and New York than in Baltimore…In light of our findings that urbanization can influence how tree growth responds to a warming climate, we suggest that municipalities consider these interactions when developing their tree-planting palettes and when estimating the capacity of urban forests to contribute to broader sustainability goals in the future. » By Kayla Warner, Nancy Falxa Sonti, Elizabeth M. Cook, Richard A. Hallett, Lucy R. Hutyra, Andrew B. Reinmann First published: 11 April 2024 https://lnkd.in/gGAtkQui Handling Editor: Mingkai Jiang

If you need to be convinced about active management of parks and reserves, check out this article below in the Age. In a related article (https://lnkd.in/g__ae7jn) a few years ago in the NYT, a US Parks Service manager was quoted 'in 2007.....protected areas like the national parks were still being thought about as static places that could be preserved forever with the right techniques. “We weren’t being trained on how to manage for change,” he said. “We were being trained on how to keep things like they were in the past.” That means nearly everyone in his line of work was caught unprepared for the current reality. “You have a whole profession of people having to shift how we think,”. This change also come at a time when ... it is now understood that those lands were actually shaped by Native American stewardship....'. Climate change is teaching them to abandon the concept of “forever.” 'The former approach might have been flawed from the beginning. The rule of nature, after all, is change. Now, the climate crisis is making that clear. “We were probably always wrong to think about protected places as static,” he said. Whether we choose to resist, accept or direct the change, active management is needed. https://lnkd.in/gRvCYQUa

Climate change needs culture change. Decarbonisation means business and to deliver this successfully, and at scale, communities need modular control🌍 Proud to host this inspiring collaboration by industry leaders unpacking a vision for a new Business Improvement District strategy, ‘EcoBIDs’. The discussion explored how EcoBIDS could create climate resilient districts, buildings and place-based operations as a single integrated system that works for communities, and a roadmap for how it could be achieved. Insights to follow soon, so watch this space! 📖 #collaboration #climateresilience #systemsthinking South Facing

🔍 “Zoom In” on Global Climate Models 🌡️🌧️☀️🌨️🌪️ From our home in Western Australia, Pawsey is enabling groundbreaking discoveries, even in remote and challenging conditions. Learn more in the climate modelling case study featured in our Annual Review: https://hubs.ly/Q02PDGds0. 💻 How is Setonix helping prepare us for a changing climate? 🌡️ 🌍 Global climate models help us understand how our planet's climate is evolving by simulating Earth's climate system. Although they've improved over time, explaining what's happening at the local level remains challenging. To address this, Australian researchers are using Setonix to "zoom in," in a project that is part of the Climate Science Initiative being led by the WA Government Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) in partnership with Murdoch University and the NSW Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) via the NSW and Australian Regional Climate Modelling Project (NARCliM 2.0) and the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre. The researchers are checking their model's accuracy by comparing outputs with detailed observations from 1979 to 2022. Then, they’ll forecast ahead to 2100 to explore potential climate changes under different scenarios. 🎯 The result? The most detailed climate projections ever for South West WA, helping us understand local impacts like shifts in rainfall and the frequency of heatwaves. 🌧️☀️ #climatemodels #climatechange #setonix #pawsey #scientificresearch #australianresearch #climateprojections #southwestWA #sustainability #innovation #supercomputing

Excited to share our latest publication "Old-growth beech forests in Germany as cool islands in a warming landscape" We analyzed temperature dynamics and forest vitality in UNESCO-listed old-growth forests in Germany using satellite imagery and on-site measurements from recent years. Our findings show that while all forests faced extreme heat, core zones stayed cooler and more vital, followed by buffer zones. The cooling effect of forest interiors increased with higher land surface temperatures, varying by landscape and surrounding matrix. This research underscores the critical importance of protecting mature forests, establishing ecological corridors, and integrating unmanaged areas into managed landscapes for climate resilience. DOI: https://lnkd.in/deDd3zgt

🌍 NOVA IMS Takes on Climate Challenges with FARCLIMATE Project   🌱 Responding to the urgent issue of climate change, NOVA IMS proudly joins the FARCLIMATE Project, funded by the Horizon Europe program.   The project aims to develop and expand climate-resilient measures, making them accessible and understandable to all, while addressing social, political, and economic barriers. FARCLIMATE actions will be implemented in at least 20 regions and communities in Europe, focusing on transformative solutions to achieve climate resilience.   💡 Led by Professor Tiago Oliveira, NOVA IMS Information management school will study consumer behavior across Europe, using structural equation modeling to understand factors influencing acceptance of change.   #NOVAIMS #DataWithPurpose #ClimateAction #FARCLIMATE #ConsumerBehavior #HorizonEurope

The SCORE Project will be present at the Waves of Change Forum in Biarritz for the second consecutive year. This time we will have the opportunity to present the Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) methodology developed by NAIDER and used in the European Project. CBA provides a picture of the overall benefits versus costs of investing in nature-based solutions to climate change risks, thus facilitating decision-making in this type of project. The presentation will take place on 4 June at 16:30 at the Espace Bellevue Biarritz. The Waves of Change Forum will take place from 3 to 5 June and will bring together international blue and green economy experts: https://lnkd.in/dzHyH5hp #CostBenefitAnalysis #NatureBasedSolutions SCORE - Smart Control of the Climate Resilience in European Coastal Cities Salem Gharbia Iulia Anton Waves of Change Coalition Nicolas Occhiminuti

An increasingly important and useful tool for #CoastalCities #resilience beyond the Basque Country. Very glad to welcome again NAIDER and the #SCORE Project this year with new advancements and takeaways, this time all together with Ecolab - Greentech Innovation, Ministère Écologie Territoires, Ville de Biarritz and many more! #RDG #RencontreDesDécideursGreentech #WavesofChangeForum #UNOC #WavesofChangeCoalition

🌊 Adapting Coastal Cities and Territories in the Pacific to Sea-Level Rise 🌴 Coastal cities and territories in the Pacific are on the frontlines of sea-level rise, facing immense challenges while demonstrating leadership in adaptation. This Ocean & Climate Platform article explores: 🔹 The unique vulnerabilities of Pacific coastal cities and communities; 🔹 Leading practices for integrating local knowledge and community-driven solutions into adaptation efforts 🔹 The urgent need for inclusive, long-term planning to address the social, economic, and environmental impacts https://buff.ly/3OsO2NV #SeaLevelRise #ClimateAdaptation #PacificIslands #Resilience