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The scientific concept of the Research Centre is based on a bi-dimensional structure with a time/process axis and a spatial axis. Following the first axis, long scale (evolution and climate), medium scale (biodiversity dynamics and climate) and short scale (adaptation and climate) processes are to be investigated. With regard to the spatial dimension, marine and continental habitats in the tropics, the temperate and alpine/polar regions are in focus. The overall aim of the Research Centre is to make a scientific contribution to the management of climate-change-induced alterations of the biodiversity at local, national, European and global levels. In this perspective, the gradual fulfilment of international commitments such as the EU fauna-flora habitat directive (EU-FFH), the EU Water Management directive (EU-WRRL), the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) or the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) should serve as a guiding principle. The centre is organised around six major research areas: A Evolution and Climate Meaning of the abbreviations (behind the involved persons' names): |
