This synthesis focuses on estimates of biodiversity change as projected for the 21st century by models or extrapolations based on experiments and observed trends. The publication also pays particular attention to the interactions between biodiversity and ecosystem services and to critical "tipping points" that could lead to large, rapid and potentially irreversible changes. Comparisons between models are used to estimate the range projections and to identify sources of uncertainty. Experiments and observed trends are used to check the plausibility of these projections. In addition, this report identifies possible actions at the local, national and international levels that can be taken to conserve biodiversity.
| ISBN: | 9789292252182 |
| Publication date: | 30th October 2010 |
| Author: | United Nations |
| Publisher: | United Nations Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 132 pages |
| Genres: |
Biodiversity |
This synthesis focuses on estimates of biodiversity change as projected for the 21st century by models or extrapolations based on experiments and observed trends. The publication also pays particular attention to the interactions between biodiversity and ecosystem services and to critical "tipping points" that could lead to large, rapid and potentially irreversible changes. Comparisons between models are used to estimate the range projections and to identify sources of uncertainty. Experiments and observed trends are used to check the plausibility of these projections. In addition, this report identifies possible actions at the local, national and international levels that can be taken to conserve biodiversity.
Biodiversity Scenarios features in the following genres: Biodiversity
Biodiversity Scenarios is available in Paperback
Biodiversity Scenarios was written by United Nations and published by United Nations Publications
Biodiversity Scenarios has 132 pages