Publicaciones

AbstractProviding historical data on riparian plant biodiversity and physico-chemicalparameters of stream water in Mediterranean mountains helps to assess the effectsof climate change and other human stressors on these sensitive and critical ecosystems. This database collects data from the main natural headwater streams of theSierra Nevada (southeastern Spain), a high mountain (up to 3479 m above […]

Abstract Many cities around the world are experimenting with nature-based solutions (NbS) to address the interconnected climate-, biodiversity- and society-related challenges they are facing (referred to as the climate– biodiversity–society, or CBS, nexus), by restoring, protecting and more sustainably managing urban ecosystems. Although the application of urban NbS is flourishing, there is little synthesized evidence […]

Abstract Globally, as the human population increases, so does the demand for developable land. More than ever, agricultural land is being developed to meet housing and commercial needs, but at the same time is necessary for food security and other critical ecosystem services (ES). High quality agricultural lands (i.e. those which can support high yields, […]

Abstract Clonal species Agave fourcroydes and A. sisalana from ancient crops have becomeinvasive in Mediterranean drylands, posing a severe threat to ecologically valuablenative plant communities. However, we barely know the relative contribution ofclonal mechanisms underlying their invasive behaviour. Therefore, environmentalmanagers must face this problem without scientific evidence on the most effectivemethods to eradicate or control […]

Abstract One of the largest challenges with soil information around the world is how to harmonize archived soil data from different sources and how to make it accessible to soil scientist. In Ecuador, there have beentwo major projects that have provided soil information, but the methodology of these projects, although comparable, did not coincide, especially […]

Abstract Nature-Based Solutions for Integrated Water Resources Management (NbS-IWRM) involve natural, or nature-mimicking, processes used to improve water availability in quantity and quality sustainably, reduce the risks of water-related disasters, enhance adaptation to climate change and increase both biodiversity and the social-ecological system’s resilience. United Nations and the European Commission promote their research as a […]

Abstract The spatial mapping of social-ecological system (SES) archetypes constitutes a fundamental tool to operationalize the SES concept in empirical research. Approaches to detect, map, and characterize SES archetypes have evolved over the last decade towards more integrative and comparable perspectives guided by SES conceptual frameworks and reference lists of variables. However, hardly any studies […]

Abstract Institutions, policies and companies are the main drivers of the transition of production systems towards a circular bioeconomy. However, it is sometimes necessary to recognise the important role of certain individuals in the success of such important initiatives. This article looks at the main actors in the deployment of the circular bioeconomy in Spain's […]

Abstract Soil micronutrients are capital for the delivery of ecosystem functioning and food provision worldwide. Yet, despite their importance, the global biogeography and ecological drivers of soil micronutrients remain virtually unknown, limiting our capacity to anticipate abrupt unexpected changes in soil micronutrients in the face of climate change. Here, we analyzed >1300 topsoil samples to […]

Abstract Due to their potential to support chemolithotrophic life, relic hydrothermal systems on Mars are a key target for astrobiological exploration. We analysed water and sediments at six geothermal pools from the rhyolitic Kerlingarfjöll and basaltic Kverkfjöll volcanoes in Iceland, to investigate the localised controls on the habitability of these systems in terms of microbial […]