Natural world heritage sites are at risk from climate change globally
Natural world heritage sites face increasing risk under rapid climate change, especially considering the impacts of climate extremes. However, there is not yet enough understanding of the future extreme climate challenges at global natural world heritage sites.
Findings cover these major aspects:
- Exposure of natural world heritage sites to extreme climate events.
- Forest natural heritage sites may face more extreme climate events without control.
- The vulnerable biodiversity of natural world heritage sites will suffer more from high-temperature stress in the tropics.
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Themes
Environment and ecosystems
Number of pages
8 p.
Publication year
2024