Impact and Adaptation of Climate Change on Natural Ecosystems

Dear Colleagues,

In its recently released climate report, the IPCC reduced the time it takes for the average global temperature to rise by 1.5 degrees. In other words, the rate of global warming is accelerating, and this rapid change is manifesting itself as an abnormal climate phenomenon seen for the first time this century in many parts of the world. Although governments around the world are attempting to reduce carbon emissions by 2030, uncertainties regarding the future of society are already manifesting, such as rising sea levels and temperatures in islands and coastal areas around the world, irregular rainfall, cold waves, floods, and droughts. The impact of climate on natural ecosystems also affects human society. At this critical juncture, the journal Sustainability is preparing a new Special Issue entitled "Impact and Adaptation of Climate Change on Natural Ecosystems". This Special Issue aims to address a wide range of ecological phenomena and change processes affecting land, marine, and island ecosystems and biodiversity, from the population level to the landscape (region) level. In addition, we would like to share information by welcoming papers that reflect the research and achievements of world experts in society's efforts to respond and adapt to such changes, including nature-based solutions and innovative restoration.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: Restoring ecosystems; landscape ecology; adaptation and resilience; community-based solutions; environmental sustainability; and environmental ethics.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Sunkee Hong
Guest Editor

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• ecosystem management
• biodiversity loss
• climate adaptation
• terrestrial ecosystem
• marine ecosystem
• island ecosystem
• nature-based solutions
• natural ecosystems climate change
• ecosystem services
• ecosystem-based adaptation