Expert Type | Scientific / Fundamental Research |
| Research Interface / Management |
Topic Atmosphere | Climate |
Topic Hydrosphere | Precipitation / Runoff |
Topic Pedosphere | Soil Degradation / Erosion / Desertification |
| Geology / Sediments |
Topic Biosphere | Biodiversity |
Topic Economy/ResourceUse | Water |
| Land Cover / Land Use / Landscape |
Topic Politics/Law | Conventions / Protections |
Time Frame | Recent / Today |
Statistical Focus | Extreme Events |
| Variability |
Time Scale | Seasonal / Annual |
| Decadal / Centennial |
Methods | Data Collection |
| Data Collection - Measurement |
| Data Analysis |
| Literature Study |
| Modeling |
| Policy Analysis and Formation |
| Collaboration with developing and transition countries ; Capacity Building |
Mountain Research Initiative | Long-term monitoring and analysis of indicators of environmental change in mount |
| Process studies along altitudinal gradients and in associated headwater basins |
| Sustainable land use and natural resources management |
| Latin America |