GLORIA
Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environmentshttps://gloria.ac.at/
Type of Structure: | network / framework activity |
Regional Scope: | global |
Parent Organisations: | GTOS |
Child Organisations: | |
Duration : | 2000 to present |
Contact Address: | no office contact defined |
General information and objectives
The aim of GLORIA is to establish an effective long-term observation network for detecting the effects of climate change on mountain biota on a global scale.The alpine life zone represents the only biogeographic unit on land with a world-wide distribution. Thus, high mountain ecosystems provide a unique opportunity for comparative climate impact research.
The challenge of GLORIA is to implement a network of standardised monitoring settings in all major mountain systems on Earth. This can only be attained by applying a cost-effective and time-saving approach that is workable even under expedition conditions.
The Multi-Summit approach - GLORIA's basic strategy - will provide such a feasible method. This method is designed to compare biodiversity patterns along the fundamental climatic gradients, vertically as well as horizontally.
Last update: 4/27/22
Source of data: ProClim- Research InfoSystem (1993-2024)
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