Binational climate change vulnerability assessment of migratory birds in the Great Lakes Basins: Tools and impediments.

ABSTRACT: Climate change is a global concern, requiring international strategies to reduce emissions, however, climate change vulnerability assessments are often local in scope with assessment areas restricted to jurisdictional boundaries. In our study we explored tools and impediments to understanding and responding to the effects of climate change on vulnerability of migratory birds from a binational perspective. We apply and assess the utility of a Climate Change Vulnerability Index on 3 focal species using distribution or niche modeling frameworks. We use the distributional forecasts to explore possible changes to jurisdictional conservation responsibilities resulting from shifting distributions for: eastern meadowlark (Sturnella magna), wood thrush (Hylocichla mustelina), and hooded warbler (Se

SUBMITTER: Rempel RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5321439 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature