With uncertain future climates, managing processes or species to fluctuate within a historic range of variability can no longer be the only appropriate goal.
This is particularly remarkable given that most of the FACE data stems from experiments in temperate climates and managed ecosystems, whereas our model simulations refer to natural vegetation in semi-arid to tropical ecosystems.
Beddington's stance reflects a broader shift away from "solving the climate crisis" toward managing climate risk, both by enhancing the capacity to withstand extreme conditions while working as hard as possible to stem emissions.
There is no way to rebalance the global economy, slow climate change, manage the trouble kicked up by rogue states and keep the peace in Asia unless Washington and Beijing work together in as many areas as possible.
At lunchtime, women break into moderated discussion groups on topics like climate change, managing finances in times of crisis, dream interpretation and "Should I get a facelift?" Afternoons are reserved for free time.
Two other protocols used in the Gates research are for reading and science, and another two address broader skills, like whether the teacher establishes a positive learning climate or manages classroom behavior well.
Social landlords will need to have the right skills in place to ensure they can handle both running their business in a tough financial climate – and managing the risks which come with diversifying into new areas.
With cultural diversity increasing, the aim of this study was to explore how migrants from different cultural backgrounds and climate experiences manage periods of extreme heat in Australia.
Somehow, by denying the existence of climate change, they managed to shut down debate over what to do about it.
By contrast, other complex global challenges, such as international air travel, protection of the ozone layer, and climate change are managed through global conventions in which nations meet regularly and commit to action as circumstances change.
What holds for our case study in Germany can be transferred to other regions, as forest management offers a wide range of instruments suitable to reduce the long-term risk and hazards of climate change to managed forests.
