Researchers identify the most threatened areas by human activity in the Mediterranean Sea

by Universitat de Barcelona

6 years ago
human activity, climate change

According to the study, those areas that are affected by human impact would be more potentially vulnerable to climate change. In particular, the results show that there are certain areas that are more...

Measuring climate impact of forests management – a groundbreaking approach

by European Commission - Joint Research Centre

6 years ago
forestry research, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change

A JRC-led group of forestry research experts has developed a rigorous new fact-based carbon accounting system that reflects how forest management practices can help mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emiss...

A regulation for seed germination based on the physical separation of enzyme and substrate

by Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas CBGP

6 years ago
seed germination, food security, climate change

Enhancing seed germination is a key objective of central importance to food security and for world economy. The lack of molecular understanding of seed germination, represents a fundamental gap in our...

Extreme weather conditions and climate change account for 40% of global wheat production variability

by European Commission - Joint Research Centre

7 years ago
climate change, extreme weather, wheat production, water stress events

JRC scientists have proposed a new approach for identifying the impacts of climate change and extreme weather on the variability of global and regional wheat production. The study analysed the effect ...

ISGlobal presents a new chapter in its history after the merger with CREAL

by ISGlobal - Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona

7 years ago
CREAL, ISGlobal, cooperativon, global health, epidemiological transition, climate change

For ISGlobal’s scientific director and ex-director of CREAL, Josep M. Antó, the three main challenges in this new phase are promoting collaborations in and outside the house, increasing competitive...

COP22: the JRC advises EU climate team and engages partners in scientific and technical debates

by European Commission - Joint Research Centre

8 years ago
climate change, sustainable energy, COP22

From 7 to 18 November governments from around the world gather in Marrakech, Morocco, for the annual UN talks on international action to combat climate change COP22. Discussions are focusing on articu...

Scientists are looking for new varieties of rice to combat the apple snail and the effects of climate change on this crop

by IRTA

8 years ago
NEURICE, rice, climate change, salt tolerance

Crosses between certain varieties of Asian and European rice will enable new salt -tolerant varieties to be developed. The NEURICE project is coordinated by the University of Barc...

Timac Agro and the University of Navarra create a cathedra in order to produce sustainable models of environmental development

by Universidad de Navarra

1.5 million euro for foreseeing the effects of climate change on plant nutrition and development. The length of this agreement is of five years, automatically extendable, and it includes the financing...

Demuestran el papel modulador de la deposición de nitrógeno en las respuestas de los suelos al cambio climático

by Universidad Pablo de Olavide, de Sevilla

9 years ago
Nitrogen supply, Climate change

Un equipo internacional de investigadores liderado por la Universidad Pablo de Olavide, de Sevilla, acaba de publicar el estudio en Global Change Biology

Global action to cut emissions is compatible with robust economic growth

by European Commission - Joint Research Centre

9 years ago
Global energy and climate outlook: road to Paris, Climate change

The authors conclude that global efforts to put economies on track to low-emission development and the integration of climate action into economic policy can simultaneously deliver climate goals, impr...

Un método analiza el grado de confianza de los estudios sobre cambio climático

by CSIC - Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas

9 years ago
climate change

Para Carlos Duarte, investigador del CSIC, “en biología es muy difícil atribuir los cambios actuales a partir de cambios en el clima, y aún más complicado, y probablemente imposible, atribuir es...