Migratory Species and Climate Change
Author | : United Nations Environment Programme |
Publisher | : UNEP/Earthprint |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 3937429085 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783937429083 |
Rating | : 4/5 (083 Downloads) |
Download or read book Migratory Species and Climate Change written by United Nations Environment Programme and published by UNEP/Earthprint. This book was released on 2006 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is substantial evidence that wildlife is being affected by climate change. As a group migratory wildlife appears to be particularly vulnerable because of the use of multiple habitats. The UNEP Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) is the only global agreement dealing with this problem. This publication, containing contributions from experts around the world, explores the current state of knowledge and what can be done in mitigation. It also has a case study on marine turtles, which are already showing an increased rate of tumours, caused by warmer waters.