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This course explores the science of global CC and its effect on biodiversity of arid zone. It examines the challenges a changing climate poses for ecology and conservation biology research and management, including ecological restoration in arid zones. Upon completion of this course students should be able to identify threatened species and habitats in the arid areas, propose procedures to evaluate the efficiency of adaptation measures in view of optimizing management plans (adaptive management), and assess the impact of CC mitigation measures on biodiversity. |