Plants' Contributions to People Shift With Glacier Extinction.

ABSTRACT: Alpine environments are among the most vulnerable ecosystems to climate change, with glacier retreat rapidly altering plant communities, biodiversity, and ecosystem functions. However, the socio-economic consequences of these biodiversity changes remain largely unexplored. Understanding Nature's Contributions to People (NCP) provides a valuable framework for assessing biodiversity's role in human well-being. While NCP has typically been studied at the landscape level, we focus on species-specific contributions of plants to highlight the importance of glacial biodiversity for people. Our novel concept of Plants' Contributions to People (PCP) provides insights into the ecological, social, and economic significance of plant biodiversity and offers a practical approach for guiding conservation

SUBMITTER: Khelidj N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006824 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature