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View article: Nature-based Solutions: evolution through time in the Mediterranean Basin
Nature-based Solutions: evolution through time in the Mediterranean Basin Open
The Mediterranean basin may be one of the few bioregions on earth where the steep environmental gradients and the biota are so tightly intermixed and interrelated within diverse ecological niches, ecosystems and landscapes. However, severa…
View article: Panta Rhei: a decade of progress in research on change in hydrology and society
Panta Rhei: a decade of progress in research on change in hydrology and society Open
To better understand the increasing human impact on the water cycle and the feedbacks between hydrology and society, the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) organized the scientific decade “Panta Rhei–Everything Flows…
View article: Assessment of Medical Decision-Making Competence in Emergency Settings: Application of a Validated Scale in a Case Study
Assessment of Medical Decision-Making Competence in Emergency Settings: Application of a Validated Scale in a Case Study Open
Introduction The assessment of competence for medical decision-making is a critical aspect in the care of patients with mental health disorders. Since patient autonomy is a fundamental pillar of medical ethics, evaluating their capacity to…
View article: Patterns of reservoir operation over a 20-years period in the Guadalquivir basin and implications for basin management
Patterns of reservoir operation over a 20-years period in the Guadalquivir basin and implications for basin management Open
Water management in basins where natural flow regime is altered by the presence of reservoirs is a complex issue that often requires the development of modelling tools to support managers in their decision-making process. However, when it …
View article: Evaluation of high-resolution imagery for monitoring the flowering of holm oak trees
Evaluation of high-resolution imagery for monitoring the flowering of holm oak trees Open
The Mediterranean oak savanna is Europe's most extensive agroforestry system, with significant economic, social, and ecological relevance. Climate models indicate that the Mediterranean region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of g…
View article: Evaluation of water stress modeling methods for estimating gross primary production in Mediterranean grasslands
Evaluation of water stress modeling methods for estimating gross primary production in Mediterranean grasslands Open
Mediterranean grasslands of southwest Spain and Portugal are a crucial part of the largest agroforestry ecosystem in Europe, known as dehesa in Spain. This multi-use system is recognized to be a balanced combination of environmental and ec…
View article: Demonstration and modelling of Nature-based Solutions to enhance the resilience of Mediterranean agro-silvo-pastoral ecosystems and landscapes: DRYAD EU Project
Demonstration and modelling of Nature-based Solutions to enhance the resilience of Mediterranean agro-silvo-pastoral ecosystems and landscapes: DRYAD EU Project Open
Mediterranean agrosilvopastoral ecosystems (MAEs), such as the Dehesa/Montado in Spain (SP)/Portugal (PT), Meriagos in Italy (IT) and valonia oak forests in Greece (GR), provide essential environmental services and play a significant role …
View article: Assessing snow mixed pixels dynamics to better understand snow spatiotemporal variability in Mediterranean mountain catchments
Assessing snow mixed pixels dynamics to better understand snow spatiotemporal variability in Mediterranean mountain catchments Open
The headwaters catchments of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Southern Spain are a clear example of Mediterranean mountain catchments where climate variability enhances the spatiotemporal complexity of snow dynamics. The changeable patt…
View article: Early detection of vulnerability to drought: a Nature-Based solution for Dehesas (Spanish Oak Savannas)
Early detection of vulnerability to drought: a Nature-Based solution for Dehesas (Spanish Oak Savannas) Open
Dehesas, a biodiversity-rich Mediterranean agro-silvopastoral ecosystem with seasonal water availability, are highly sensitive to changes in both climatic conditions and management practices. While droughts naturally occur, climate change …
View article: Impact of water stress on Mediterranean oak savanna grasslands productivity: Implications for on-farm grazing management
Impact of water stress on Mediterranean oak savanna grasslands productivity: Implications for on-farm grazing management Open
This study analyzes the productivity of grasslands in a Mediterranean oak-savanna ecosystem, focusing on its linkages with water availability. In these water-controlled ecosystems, grassland environmental preservation and sustainable manag…
View article: The IAHS Science for Solutions decade, with Hydrology Engaging Local People IN one Global world (HELPING)
The IAHS Science for Solutions decade, with Hydrology Engaging Local People IN one Global world (HELPING) Open
The new scientific decade (2023-2032) of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) aims at searching for sustainable solutions to undesired water conditions – whether it be too little, too much or too polluted. Many of …
View article: Influence of data spatial resolution in water resources management for oak-savanna distinctive vegetation patches
Influence of data spatial resolution in water resources management for oak-savanna distinctive vegetation patches Open
In Mediterranean oak-savannas (known as dehesas in Spain), it is important to better understand the interactions between vegetation structure and local climate regulation at scales relevant to farm management and the dominant hydrological …
View article: Multi-Source Earth Observation Data for Drought Monitoring in the Borena Region in Southern Ethiopia
Multi-Source Earth Observation Data for Drought Monitoring in the Borena Region in Southern Ethiopia Open
Drought is a recurring phenomenon in the Borena region of Southern Ethiopia. The imbalance between potential evaporation and precipitation during the growing season often results in drought conditions, posing significant threats to the bio…
View article: Influence of water stress on the productivity of Mediterranean oak savanna grassland 
Influence of water stress on the productivity of Mediterranean oak savanna grassland  Open
Grasslands of Mediterranean oak savannas supply numerous ecosystem services and are key for the rural development of extensive regions. Their phenology and overall productivity are significantly influenced by water availability. As a resul…
View article: Combining meteorological and streamflow information for defining minimum environmental flow requirements in Mediterranean catchments
Combining meteorological and streamflow information for defining minimum environmental flow requirements in Mediterranean catchments Open
The compliance of environmental flows following the recommendations of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) is a crucial aspect in the management of reservoir water allocation. This issue is especially challenging in catchments with long an…
View article: Comparison between the trapezoid method and two energy balance models (TSEB and 3SEB) to estimate evapotranspiration of a tree-grass ecosystem
Comparison between the trapezoid method and two energy balance models (TSEB and 3SEB) to estimate evapotranspiration of a tree-grass ecosystem Open
Tree-grass ecosystems (TGEs) comprise nearly 1/6th of Earth's surface in many climates while being biodiversity hotspots. These transitory landscapes dominate global biogeochemical cycles and are one of the most sensitive to global climate…
View article: Remote Sensing Utility for Water Quality and Riparian Vegetation Monitoring in Mediterranean Reservoirs: Impact of Ecological Flow Regimes Management
Remote Sensing Utility for Water Quality and Riparian Vegetation Monitoring in Mediterranean Reservoirs: Impact of Ecological Flow Regimes Management Open
Significant progress has been achieved since the 2013 implementation of ecological flow rates due to the Water Framework Directive in Spain (WFD). Nevertheless, certain shortcomings exist, such as adequately monitoring compliance and analy…
View article: Workshop on Remote Sensing of Savanna's Water Use and Stress from Local to Regional Scale. Proceedings.
Workshop on Remote Sensing of Savanna's Water Use and Stress from Local to Regional Scale. Proceedings. Open
Proceedings of the Hands-On Workshop on Remote Sensing for Monitoring Water Fluxes in African Savannas Workshop information Post regarding the workshop
View article: Data from field campaign project TACTIC EO-Africa
Data from field campaign project TACTIC EO-Africa Open
Field ground data from the EO-Africa project Tactic (2023) and the previous field campaigns of 2016 and 2017. Leaf area index measurements with licor2200, spectral information measurements with ASD LabSpec spectrometer. Protocols of measur…
View article: Data from field campaign project TACTIC EO-Africa
Data from field campaign project TACTIC EO-Africa Open
Field ground data from the EO-Africa project Tactic (2023) and the previous field campaigns of 2016 and 2017. Leaf area index measurements with licor2200, spectral information measurements with ASD LabSpec spectrometer. Protocols of measur…
View article: Drought monitoring over the Kruger National Park (2000-2020) integrating remote sensing data.
Drought monitoring over the Kruger National Park (2000-2020) integrating remote sensing data. Open
Semiarid regions shaped as a mosaic of savanna-type rangelands, croplands, and other uses such as livelihoods, or natural reserves, cover large areas in Southern Africa. They constitute an essential example of multiple uses of natural reso…
View article: Vegetation dynamic and drought: South African savanna case study.
Vegetation dynamic and drought: South African savanna case study. Open
Semiarid rangelands are one of Africa’s most complex and variable biomes. They are a mosaic of land uses, where extensive livestock is the main economic activity, and agriculture is also crucial. They are highly controlled by the ava…
View article: Influence of scale in water resources management for heterogeneous African semiarid rangelands.
Influence of scale in water resources management for heterogeneous African semiarid rangelands. Open
Semiarid rangelands (grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs) are one of Africa’s most complex and variable biomes. They are a mosaic of land uses, where extensive livestock is the main economic activity, and agriculture or conser…
View article: Trend analysis on eco-hydrological indicators as management tools in Mediterranean Environmental Protected Areas: The case study of Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park (Spain)
Trend analysis on eco-hydrological indicators as management tools in Mediterranean Environmental Protected Areas: The case study of Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park (Spain) Open
Mountain areas constitute the headwaters of river basins, biodiversity hot-spots, and have a high value as ecosystem resources provision zones. Within the context of climate change, their meteorological trends and projections of future cli…
View article: Improving the hydrological role of vegetation over Mediterranean mountain areas: the study case of the dehesa ecosystem in Cardeña-Montoro Natural Park (Spain) 
Improving the hydrological role of vegetation over Mediterranean mountain areas: the study case of the dehesa ecosystem in Cardeña-Montoro Natural Park (Spain)  Open
<p><em>Dehesas </em>are a characteristic Mediterranean mountain ecosystem, result of a co-evolution of autochthonous ecosystems and human settlement in a sustainable balance, with high relevance from both the environmenta…
View article: Impact of water stress on Mediterranean oak savanna grasslands productivity
Impact of water stress on Mediterranean oak savanna grasslands productivity Open
<p>Seminatural grasslands located in Mediterranean areas support a remarkable species diversity and provide multiple ecosystem services, including pasture and forage production and high levels of carbon sequestration. The presence of…
View article: Scale influence in water resources management for heterogeneous oak-savanna distinctive microclimates.
Scale influence in water resources management for heterogeneous oak-savanna distinctive microclimates. Open
<p>Dehesas are savanna-type ecosystems subject to regular water deficits; they have a complex structure with multiple vegetation layers that differ in phenology, physiology, and function, and each one contributes differently to turbu…
View article: Quantifying the importance of vegetation in water fluxes partitioning over Mediterranean mountain areas: a study case in Carde&#241;a-Montoro Natural Park (Spain)
Quantifying the importance of vegetation in water fluxes partitioning over Mediterranean mountain areas: a study case in Cardeña-Montoro Natural Park (Spain) Open
<p>Mediterranean mountain areas are hotspots when evaluating vulnerability towards global warming. Future hydro-climatic scenarios present a probable situation of high alteration of these systems, mainly conditioned by an increase of…