Resilient Natural Spaces
Conservation and monitoring of climate impact on Pyrenean ecosystems
The Resilient Natural Areas System focuses on monitoring the impacts of climate change on vulnerable ecosystems, such as glaciers, lakes, peatlands, forests, soils and endangered species. It also addresses sectors related to biodiversity, water resources and forests.
LIFE PYRENEES4CLMA introduces innovative observation networks and generates consistent indicators on the impact of climate change based on cooperation between different disciplines, facilitating the restoration and conservation of Pyrenean habitats.
Sectors involved
Fauna
Species change their life cycle and distribution, transforming ecosystems and how they function.
Flora
Plants modify their life cycle, composition and distribution, affecting the proper functioning of ecosystems.
Forests
Changes in the distribution and health of forest areas, together with an increased risk of forest fires, leading to a deterioration in the health of forests and the ecosystem services they provide.
Cryosphere
Significant retreat of Pyrenean glaciers, progressive degradation of permafrost and reduction of snow cover.
Hydrosphere
Climate change alters water flows and reduces water storage capacity in high mountains.
Sensitive high mountain ecosystems
The loss of snowy habitats, glaciers and the deterioration of high mountain lakes and peat bogs alters the ecological structure and proper functioning of high mountain ecosystems.
OBJECTIVE
Strengthening the resilience of Pyrenean ecosystems
Key actions
Monitor the hydrological cycle and changes in mountain ecosystems.
Assess climate impacts on sensitive habitats and species.
Improve ecological connectivity and adaptive management.
Prevent and control invasive species favoured by climate change.
