22 April 2008
WORKSHOP ADDRESSES ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN MEDITERRANEAN FORESTS
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The IUCN and WWF hosted a workshop on adaptation to climate change in Mediterranean forest conservation and management, from 14-17 April 2008, in Athens, Greece.

Participants discussed ways to increase forest and social resilience to major disturbances, such as large scale fires, which are exacerbated by climate change.

Participants also discussed a strategy for Mediterranean […]

The IUCN and WWF hosted a workshop on adaptation to climate change in Mediterranean forest conservation and management, from 14-17 April 2008, in Athens, Greece.

Participants discussed ways to increase forest and social resilience to major disturbances, such as large scale fires, which are exacerbated by climate change. Participants also discussed a strategy for Mediterranean forest adaptation to climate change, which IUCN and WWF will follow up with the development of a joint work programme.
Links to further information
IUCN event announcement, 2 March 2008


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