Expert Type | Scientific / Fundamental Research |
| Applied Sciences / Technologies / Engineering |
Scope | Process Studies |
| Causes of Change |
| Adaptation Measures to Change |
| Mitigation of Change |
Topic Atmosphere | Climate |
| Global Warming |
Topic Hydrosphere | Hydrosphere |
| Ocean |
Topic Cryosphere | Cryosphere |
| Glaciers |
| Polar Ice Sheets/ Sea Ice |
| Permafrost / Solifluction |
Topic Pedosphere | Pedosphere |
| Geology / Sediments |
Topic Lithosphere | Lithosphere |
| Geochemical Processes |
| Sediments: Formation, Dynamics, Metamorphism |
Topic Ecosystems | Ecosystems |
Topic Politics/Law | Mitigation / Prevention / Emission Reductions |
| Adaptation |
Topic Risk & Disaster Management | Prevention of Risks and Natural Hazards |
| Fundamental Knowledge |
| Warning / Sensitization |
Spatial Zones | Mountain / Highland |
| Coastal Zone |
| Open Ocean |
| Polar |
Spatial Scale | Global / Hemispheric |
| Continental |
| Regional |
| National / Cultural |
| Local / Community |
Time Frame | Past: Historical / Archeological |
| Past: Quarternary |
Statistical Focus | Extreme Events |
| Mean Change / Trends |
| Variability |
Time Scale | Seasonal / Annual |
| Decadal / Centennial |
| Millenial |
Methods | Data Collection |
| Data Collection - Measurement |
| Literature Study |
| Applied Research / Technology |
| Program Coordination / Management |
GeoForum Geo-Technology | Tunneling, Drilling, Foundations, Construction |
| Cartography |
| Geoinformatics |
| Geophysics |
Alpine Convention | AC Nature / Landscape Conservation |
| AC Mountain Forests |
Biodiversity Convention Thematic Areas | Inland Waters Biodiversity |
| Forest Biodiversity |
| Mountain Biodiversity |
| Invasive Species |
Biodiversity Convention Cross Cutting Issues | Sustainable Tourism |
Mountain Research Initiative | Long-term monitoring and analysis of indicators of environmental change in mount |
| Carpathians |
| Caucasus |
| Europe (including Eastern Europe) |
| North America |
| Latin America |
| Central Asia |
Ecological Network Basic Knowledge | Botany / Phytogeography |
| Zoology / Zoogeopraphy |
| Cartography of Biotopes and Habitats |
| Land Cover / Land Use Analysis |