Climate Change Adaptation for Conservation in Madagascar
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Yn: Biology Letters, Cyfrol 4, Rhif 5, 23.10.2008, t. 590-594.
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T1 - Climate Change Adaptation for Conservation in Madagascar
AU - Hannah, L.
AU - Dave, R.
AU - Lowry, P.P.
AU - Andelman, S.
AU - Andrianarisata, M.
AU - Andriamaro, L.
AU - Cameron, Alison
AU - Hijmans, R.
AU - Kremen, C.
AU - MacKinnon, J.
AU - Randrianasolo, H.H.
AU - Andriambololonera, S.
AU - Razafimpahanana, A.
AU - Randriamahazo, H.
AU - Randrianarisoa, J.
AU - Razafinjatovo, P.
AU - Raxworthy, C.
AU - Schatz, G.E.
AU - Tadross, M.
AU - Wilme, L.
PY - 2008/10/23
Y1 - 2008/10/23
N2 - Madagascar's imperilled biota are now experiencing the effects of a new threat—climate change (Raxworthy et al. 2008). With more than 90% endemism among plants, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, the stakes are high. The pristine landscapes that allowed this exceptional biodiversity to survive past climate changes are largely gone. Deforestation has claimed approximately 90% of the island's natural forest (Ingram & Dawson 2005; Harper et al. 2007) and what remains is highly fragmented, providing a poor template for large-scale species range shifts. The impacts of current and future climate change may therefore be much different than past impacts, with profound implications for biodiversity. We review evidence of past response to climate change, models of future change and projected biological response, developing insights to formulate adaptation actions for reducing extinction in Madagascar's biota. We then explore the cost of implementing actions and examine new income opportunities developing through efforts to mitigate climate change.
AB - Madagascar's imperilled biota are now experiencing the effects of a new threat—climate change (Raxworthy et al. 2008). With more than 90% endemism among plants, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, the stakes are high. The pristine landscapes that allowed this exceptional biodiversity to survive past climate changes are largely gone. Deforestation has claimed approximately 90% of the island's natural forest (Ingram & Dawson 2005; Harper et al. 2007) and what remains is highly fragmented, providing a poor template for large-scale species range shifts. The impacts of current and future climate change may therefore be much different than past impacts, with profound implications for biodiversity. We review evidence of past response to climate change, models of future change and projected biological response, developing insights to formulate adaptation actions for reducing extinction in Madagascar's biota. We then explore the cost of implementing actions and examine new income opportunities developing through efforts to mitigate climate change.
U2 - 10.1098/rsbl.2008.0270
DO - 10.1098/rsbl.2008.0270
M3 - Article
VL - 4
SP - 590
EP - 594
JO - Biology Letters
JF - Biology Letters
SN - 1744-9561
IS - 5
ER -