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Brief update of the MedBioLitter database version 10 updated in January 2023

Brief update of the MedBioLitter database version 10 updated in January 2023

The MedBioLitter knowledge base is an entry-point to the peer reviewed research evidence published on the impacts of marine litter on marine biota in the Mediterranean region. This knowledge base was created in 2017, under the Interreg-Med funded initiative PANACeA ...
Mediterranean ecosystem restoration sites

Mediterranean ecosystem restoration sites

Nature-based solutions and transferable best practices towards broader ecosystem restoration actions ...
Supporting cetacean conservation in the Pelagos Sanctuary

Supporting cetacean conservation in the Pelagos Sanctuary

A new report has been presented today, 18 November 2022, online in the frame of the cooperation between the Pelagos Permanent Secretariat and the Mediterranean Biodiversity Protection Community (MBPC), a project led by ETC-UMA. The new report, entitled Pathways to ...
An assessment of marine biodiversity protection in the Mediterranean Sea: A threatened global biodiversity hotspot

An assessment of marine biodiversity protection in the Mediterranean Sea: A threatened global biodiversity hotspot

The Mediterranean Sea is a World’s biodiversity hotspot. It harbours around 11% of all marine species in less than 1% of the global marine area (Bianchi & Morri, 2000). Furthermore, around 20% of those species are endemic (Coll et al., ...
Mediterranean wetlands – their current state and ways to improve their conservation

Mediterranean wetlands – their current state and ways to improve their conservation

The recent report entitled “Mapping and assessment of the state of wetland ecosystems: a Mediterranean perspective” led by ETC-UMA, in the frame of the Mediterranean Biodiversity Protection Community initiative co-funded by the EU Interreg Mediterranean programme, is the result of ...
ETC-UMA issues new report on the impacts of litter on Mediterranean marine species

ETC-UMA issues new report on the impacts of litter on Mediterranean marine species

On the occasion of the workshop organized by IUCN and Région Sud in collaboration with its CPMR partner, the ETC-UMA Director, Dania Abdul Malak is presenting today 1 April 2022 a highlight on the wide range of actions required to ...

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Journal Articles

Scalable approach for high-resolution land cover: a case study in the Mediterranean Basin

Burgueño, A. M.; Aldana-Martín, J. F.; Vázquez-Pendón, M.; Barba-González, C.; Gómez, Y. J.; García-Millán, V. E.; Navas-Delgado, I.

Scalable approach for high-resolution land cover: a case study in the Mediterranean Basin Journal Article

In: Journal of Big Data, vol. 10, no. 91, 2023.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology, Land and soil

Long-term assessment of the effectiveness of coastal protection regulations in conserving natural habitats in Spain

Martorell-Guerrero, G.; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; García-Millán, V. E.

Long-term assessment of the effectiveness of coastal protection regulations in conserving natural habitats in Spain Journal Article

In: Ocean & Coastal Management, vol. 239, 2023.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Geotechnology, Land and soil, Pressures, Tourism

Identification of Priority Forest Conservation Areas for Critically Endangered Lemur Species of Madagascar

García-Millán, V. E.; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Oncina, A. Martín; Andrianarimisa, A.; Randriamiharisoa, L. O.; Martorell-Guerrero, G.; Bóveda, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.

Identification of Priority Forest Conservation Areas for Critically Endangered Lemur Species of Madagascar Journal Article

In: Land, vol. 11, iss. 9, no. 1455, 2022.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Forest, Geotechnology, Protected areas

Contribution of remote sensing and GIS to mapping groundwater vulnerability in arid zone: Case from Amour Mountains- Algerian Saharan Atlas

Kerzabi, R.; Mansour, H.; Yousfi, S.; Marín, A. I.; Andreo, B.; Bensefia, K. E.

Contribution of remote sensing and GIS to mapping groundwater vulnerability in arid zone: Case from Amour Mountains- Algerian Saharan Atlas Journal Article

In: Journal of African Earth Sciences, vol. 182, iss. October 2021, no. 104277, 2021.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Conservation and management, Geotechnology, Groundwater, Pressures

Copernicus Knowledge and innovation hubs

Riedler, B.; Lang, S.; Zeil, P.; Miguel-Lago, M.; Schröder, C.; Politi-Stergiou, N.; Kerschbaumer, M.; Tramutoli, V.; Tzouvaras, M.

Copernicus Knowledge and innovation hubs Journal Article

In: The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, vol. XLIII-B5-2020, pp. 35-42, 2020.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology

Land use and land cover mapping in wetlands one step closer to the ground: Sentinel-2 versus Landsat 8

Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Schröder, C.

Land use and land cover mapping in wetlands one step closer to the ground: Sentinel-2 versus Landsat 8 Journal Article

In: Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 247, pp. 484-498, 2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology, Land and soil, SWOS, Wetlands

Practical solutions for bottlenecks in ecosystem services mapping

Palomo, I.

Practical solutions for bottlenecks in ecosystem services mapping Journal Article

In: One Ecosystem, vol. 3, 2018.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Ecosystem services, Geotechnology, Land and soil

Development of an Indicator to Monitor Mediterranean Wetlands

Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Guelmami, A.; Perennou, C.

Development of an Indicator to Monitor Mediterranean Wetlands Journal Article

In: Plos One, vol. 10, no. 3, 2015.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology, Wetlands

Future land-use change scenarios for the Black Sea catchment

Mancosu, E.; Gago-Silva, A.; Barbosa, A.; de Bono, A.; Ivanov, E.; Lehmann, A.; Fons, J.

Future land-use change scenarios for the Black Sea catchment Journal Article

In: Environmental Science & Policy, vol. 46, pp. 26-36, 2015.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Geotechnology, Land and soil, Pressures

Filling the gap between Earth observation and policy making in the Black Sea catchment with enviroGRIDS

Lehmann, A.; Giuliania, G.; Mancosu, E.; Abbaspour, K. C.; Sözen, S.; Gorgan, D.; Beel, A.; Ray, N.

Filling the gap between Earth observation and policy making in the Black Sea catchment with enviroGRIDS Journal Article

In: Environmental Science & Policy, vol. 46, pp. 1-12, 2015.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Geotechnology, Pressures

Books

Chapter 21 (Ecosystem mapping and assessment) of the book “European Landscape Dynamics”

Fritz, S.

Chapter 21 (Ecosystem mapping and assessment) of the book “European Landscape Dynamics” Book

1, CRC Press, 2017, ISBN: 978-1482244663, (1482244667 ISBN-10).

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Ecosystem, Geotechnology, Land and soil

Masters Theses

Tools and indicators for integrated wetland monitoring. Case study, Fuente de Piedra Wetland, Andalusia, Spain

Merkohasanaj, M.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Aksoy, E.

Tools and indicators for integrated wetland monitoring. Case study, Fuente de Piedra Wetland, Andalusia, Spain Masters Thesis

2016.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology, Land and soil, SWOS, Wetlands

Aportación Europea al Inventariado y Monitoreo de Humedales

Ruíz-Martínez, R.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Marín, A. I.

Aportación Europea al Inventariado y Monitoreo de Humedales Masters Thesis

Málaga University, 2015.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Geotechnology, Wetlands

Presentations

Regional indicators to support forest ecosystem management in the Carpathian Mountains

Mancosu, E.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.

Regional indicators to support forest ecosystem management in the Carpathian Mountains Presentation

28.09.2016.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Forest, Geotechnology, Land and soil, Protected areas

Mapping flood regulation capacity of coastal wetland ecosystems in the Mediterranean: Guadalhorce river mouth (Spain)

Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Marín, A. I.

Mapping flood regulation capacity of coastal wetland ecosystems in the Mediterranean: Guadalhorce river mouth (Spain) Presentation

01.04.2016.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Ecosystem services, Geotechnology, SWOS, Wetlands

Determination of wetland ecosystem boundaries and validation of habitat classifications using remote sensing: Fuente de Piedra (Spain).

Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Schröder, C.; Martínez-Murillo, J. F.

Determination of wetland ecosystem boundaries and validation of habitat classifications using remote sensing: Fuente de Piedra (Spain). Presentation

01.01.2016.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Ecosystem, Geotechnology, Land and soil, SWOS, Wetlands

Desarrollo de un indicador para el seguimiento de los niveles de inundación en humedales Mediterráneos. XVI Congreso de la Asociación Española de Teledetección (AET)

Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Guelmami, A.; Perennou, C.; Martínez-Murillo, J. F.

Desarrollo de un indicador para el seguimiento de los niveles de inundación en humedales Mediterráneos. XVI Congreso de la Asociación Española de Teledetección (AET) Presentation

01.10.2015.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology, Groundwater, SWOS, Wetlands

Development of an Indicator to Monitor Mediterranean Wetlands

Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Guelmami, A.; Perennou, C.

Development of an Indicator to Monitor Mediterranean Wetlands Presentation

01.01.2015.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology, Wetlands

Setting the scene for the future of the Black Sea catchmen

Mancosu, E.; de Bono, A.; Gago-Silva, A.

Setting the scene for the future of the Black Sea catchmen Presentation

01.03.2013.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology

Land Use Change Scenarios for Black Sea Catchment. 4th Bi-annual Black Sea Scientific Conference.

Mancosu, E.

Land Use Change Scenarios for Black Sea Catchment. 4th Bi-annual Black Sea Scientific Conference. Presentation

01.03.2013.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology, Land and soil

Proceedings

Herramientas de apoyo a la gestión de los humedales de Andalucía basadas en Google Earth Engine.

Martorell-Guerrero, G.; Marín, A. I.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Schröder, C.

Herramientas de apoyo a la gestión de los humedales de Andalucía basadas en Google Earth Engine. Proceedings

2023.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Geotechnology, Groundwater, Pressures, Wetlands

Utility assessment in using optical and radar data to monitor surface water dynamic in wetland ecosystems, Fuente de Piedra, Spain (UMA)

Merkohasanaj, M.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Schroder, C.; Truckenbrodt, J.; Marín, A. I.

Utility assessment in using optical and radar data to monitor surface water dynamic in wetland ecosystems, Fuente de Piedra, Spain (UMA) Proceedings

Simposio del Agua en Andalucía (SIAGA), Huelva, 24 a 27 de octubre, 2018.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Ecosystem services, Geotechnology, Groundwater, SWOS, Wetlands

Validación y propuesta para la mejora de la capa de alta resolución de humedales del proyecto Copérnico

Ruíz-Martínez, R.; Marín, A. I.; Abdul-Malak, D.

Validación y propuesta para la mejora de la capa de alta resolución de humedales del proyecto Copérnico Proceedings

2016.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology, Wetlands

Technical Reports

ETC/ULS Technical Report 01/2021: Time series inconsistency in the Copernicus HRL Imperviousness. Analysis of the 2015-2018 changes, implications and conclusions

Gregor, M.; Löhnertz, M.; Milego, R.; Fons, J.; Maucha, G.; Mancosu, E.; Littkopf, A.; Ivits, E.

ETC/ULS Technical Report 01/2021: Time series inconsistency in the Copernicus HRL Imperviousness. Analysis of the 2015-2018 changes, implications and conclusions Technical Report

2021.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology

Enhanced wetland monitoring, assessment and indicators to support European and global environmental policy

Abdul-Malak, D.; Schröder, C.; Guitart, C.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Fitoka, E.; Hatziiordanou, L.; Mino, E.; Flink, S.; Silver, E.; Strauch, A.; Ling, M.; Brown, C.; Simonson, W.; Scott, E.; Plasmeijer, A.; Thulin, S.; Philipson, P.; Weise, K.; Höfer, R.; Franke, J.; Guelmami, A.

Enhanced wetland monitoring, assessment and indicators to support European and global environmental policy Technical Report

2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Ecosystem, Geotechnology, SWOS, Wetlands

European Ecosystem Assessment - concept, data, and implementation

European-Environment-Agency,

European Ecosystem Assessment - concept, data, and implementation Technical Report

no. 6/2015, 2015, ISBN: 978-92-9213-646-8.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Ecosystem, Geotechnology, Land and soil

The enviroGRIDS scenarios

Mancosu, E.

The enviroGRIDS scenarios Technical Report

EnviroGRIDS 2012.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology

Proposed land use scenario analysis, model input parameters and allocation rules

Barbosa, A.; Mancosu, E.; Gago-Silva, A.; de Bono, A.; Lehmann, A.; Mierla, M.; Hanganu, J.; Littkopf, A.

Proposed land use scenario analysis, model input parameters and allocation rules Technical Report

EnviroGRIDS 2011.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology, Land and soil

Existing scenarios and data compilation on integrated scenarios using demographic, climatic, land cover from global and Black Sea Basin studies

Ivanov, E.; Barbosa, A.

Existing scenarios and data compilation on integrated scenarios using demographic, climatic, land cover from global and Black Sea Basin studies Technical Report

EnviroGRIDS 2010.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology

Land cover model inputs and efficient data model with possibilities to be updated

Barbosa, A.; Ivanov, E.; Mancosu, E.; Hanganu, J.

Land cover model inputs and efficient data model with possibilities to be updated Technical Report

EnviroGRIDS 2010.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, EnviroGRIDS, Geotechnology, Land and soil

Latest news

Brief update of the MedBioLitter database version 10 updated in January 2023

Brief update of the MedBioLitter database version 10 updated in January 2023

The MedBioLitter knowledge base is an entry-point to the peer reviewed research evidence published on the impacts of marine litter on marine biota in the Mediterranean region. This knowledge base was created in 2017, under the Interreg-Med funded initiative PANACeA ...
Collaborative science for forests by ETC-UMA  showcased in Slovenia during the COP23

Collaborative science for forests by ETC-UMA showcased in Slovenia during the COP23

As UNEP MAP partner organization, ETC-UMA recently engaged in the organization of a session with Mediterranean institutions under the topic of climate change, entitled: From COASTAL to FOREST ecosystems: Mediterranean Nature-based Solutions to tackle climate change and ensure the Resilience ...
Job opening: Senior Specialist in Forest ecosystem conservation and climate resilience

Job opening: Senior Specialist in Forest ecosystem conservation and climate resilience

ETC-UMA is opening a vacancy to recruit a highly motivated and well qualified candidate to work as a Senior Specialist in Forest ecosystem conservation and climate resilience. This position seeks to consolidate ETC-UMA´s working area in forest conservation research through ...
Tools for conserving the Spanish coast

Tools for conserving the Spanish coast

On the initiative of the Instituto Universitario Hábitat Territorio y Digitalización (iHTD) of the University of Malaga, around 70 representatives of Spanish public administrations, researchers, architecture and environmental science players and civil society signed up to the second debate on ...
Best wishes to all from ETC-UMA

Best wishes to all from ETC-UMA

Warm wishes and all the best for 2024 Looking back at 2023, we celebrate the steps forward in conserving some species and wish the same for those still threatened in 2024. Nuestros mejores deseos para 2024 Celebramos los avances logrados ...
GreenEye System: a cloud-based system to monitor wetlands in Andalusia

GreenEye System: a cloud-based system to monitor wetlands in Andalusia

Developed in the frame of the LifeWatch INDALO project cofinanced by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for the study of biodiversity and global change in Andalucia, GreenEye System, this new cloud-based monitoring system, provides useful tools for wetlands’ assessment, ...
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