MUSE, also thanks to Itas Mutua, investigates the effects of climate change past, recent and current on abiotic processes with particular reference to the mountain environment.
The projects in this area study the deep connection between climate and the evolution of life, focusing on the analysis of major extinctions in the past, current glaciological dynamics, and the ecology of plants and animals, with particular reference to the alpine biome, using bioindicators of change such as insects, amphibians, reptiles and birds.
- In the belly of the ice
- Ecology and biodiversity of high-altitude aquatic ecosystems
- Humans and freshwater ecosystems
- Adaptive capacity of target insect species in relation to climate and environmental change
- Effects of “emerging contaminants” on the macroinvertebrate community of alpine streams
- Effects of climate and environmental change on birdlife
- The future of our mountains
- The challenges of climate change at high altitude 2023
Events for the year of the glaciers
2025 is the International Year for the Conservation of Glaciers, announced by the General Assembly of the United Nations, with the aim to raise awareness about the vital role of glaciers in the global climate and hydrological system.
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Report and video lessons available on Youtube about climate change issues:
