Waterbirds on the Edge: First Circumpolar Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Arctic Breeding Water Birds

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.otherZockler, Christoph
dc.contributor.otherLysenko, Igor
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T20:06:06Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T20:06:06Z
dc.date.issued2000
dc.descriptionThis report investigates the potential direct and indirect impacts of climate change on water bird species breeding in the Arctic. The study applies a general circulation model to assess breeding conditions for five selected populations and compares the current distribution of twenty-five species against two vegetation scenarios at the time of carbon dioxide doubling. Analysis of historical data demonstrates a significant correlation between mean June temperatures and breeding success for certain goose and wader populations. Key findings indicate that while moderate warming generally favours reproduction, regional cooling in areas like West Greenland poses risks to specific populations. Furthermore, predicted tundra loss due to northward forest shifts significantly threatens the breeding ranges of globally endangered species. These results provide a baseline for future research into adaptive capacities and additional environmental factors.en
dc.formatpdf
dc.identifier.isbn1 899628 16 9
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/8558
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number46 p.
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subject.sdgSDG 13 - Climate Action
dc.subject.sdgSDG 15 - Life on Land
dc.titleWaterbirds on the Edge: First Circumpolar Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Arctic Breeding Water Birdsen
dc.typeTechnical report
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000047
wd.identifier.sdgiohttp://purl.unep.org/sdg/SDGIO_00000049

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