Policy Framework for Adaptation Strategies of the Mongolian Rangelands to Climate Change at Multiple Scales (PARCC)
Investigator(s)
Principal investigator:
Chuluun Togtohyn, Environmental RS/GIS laboratory, National University of Mongolia
E-mail: chuluun(at)nrel.colostate.edu
Abstract
Mongolia is in a region that is experiencing the greatest warming on our Earth during the past century. It has warmed by 1.80C since 1940, with the greatest warming occurring during the winter months (approximately a 3.60C increase) and in the spring (approximately 1.80C increase). Annual precipitation has not changed much, but the spring season is becoming drier, causing decreased plant biomass production and later plant onset in some parts of Mongolia. This project builds on a previous climate change vulnerability project in which remote sensing data was collected, and an ecosystem modelling analysis and ground surveys were conducted through the Assessment of Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Change (AIACC) program. Further work will use higher resolution and detailed vulnerability assessment of the rangelands at pilot study sites in order to develop adaptation strategies to climate change in the most vulnerable zones. This will be conducted with the participation of scientists, herders and local land officers.
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