INLD projects
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Scientometric and metanalyses in global drylands
The scientometric approach in the INLD perspective has been used with the objective of understanding and filling the gaps of research in drylands zones around the world. In this way, we intend to access data and information about the water bodies distribution, such as biodiversity, and conservation aspects among others. In the second step, we will conduct meta-analysis studies. Recently, we expanded some specific issues about lentic ecosystems beyond dryland areas.
Keywords: systematic review, scientometric analysis, meta-analysis.
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Biodiversity under climatic changes and anthropogenic pressures in temporary rock pools
The temporary rock pools are amongst the most threatened ecosystems in the world, due to overexploitation, pollution, and other multiple local stressors. Recently, climate change increased the vulnerability of these ecosystems, inducing changes in the hydrological regime through the changes in the water balance. In this scenario, drought arises as an important driver of change in freshwater ecosystems
Keywords: Rockpools, lentic ecosystems, conservation.
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Iconic Galapagos islands as a climate change hot-spot? Multiple (Space for time substitute, paleoecology and mesocosms experimental) approaches in predicting climate-change consequences on wetlands in Galapagos island?
Iconic ecosystems are considered ecosystems with high value for Biodiversity, with broad international recognition and sustainable exploitation of their natural resources. Many of these ecosystems, despite their protective status, are associated with massive tourism, overexploitation of the resources, pollution forms and exotic species introduction. The Galapagos islands are considered an iconic and remote tropical archipelago, recognized as the cradle of Darwin's theories, with a unique biodiversity and isolation that promotes high endemism and a valuable natural landscape. However, this iconic status is threatened by global warming and local pressures induced by massive ecotourism, and the introduction of exotic species among others, increasing the vulnerability and threatening ecological stability of the islands.
Keywords: Iconic ecosystems, lentic ecosystems, conservation.
