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Leal Filho W, Nagy GJ, Setti AFF, Sharifi A, Donkor FK, Batista K, Djekic I. Handling the impacts of climate change on soil biodiversity. Sci Total Environ 2023; 869:161671. [PMID: 36657677 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Land as a whole, and soil, in particular, plays a critical function in the climate system. The various types of land use, especially agriculture and forestry, account for nearly a quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, the world's soil is under pressure from many factors, including climate change and land use change. Increases in temperature, prolonged drought and floods put pressure on the soil. In order to contribute to a better understanding of these interactions, we conducted a review combining a narrative-focused approach, selecting examples worldwide, and a bibliometric analysis (VosViewer software). This review reports on a study that analyses how climate change and land use change may negatively influence soil biodiversity and related services. It also outlines some of the actions needed to increase the resilience of soil biodiversity in the context of a changing climate. Some key findings are: 1) Well-managed soils are critical for resilient production systems. 2) Integrated agricultural production systems have gained prominence as climate-resilient production systems. 3) Agricultural zoning may be a valuable tool in integrated systems to minimise the effects of climate change. However, it is vital to continuously monitor environmental variations so producers can be more prepared for climate change and extreme events. Finally, adequate water management is essential for soil functioning under climate change aggravating water scarcity. An intersectoral approach between critical sectors facilitates comprehensive water management.
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Affiliation(s)
- Walter Leal Filho
- Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; European School of Sustainability Science and Research, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
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- Instituto de Ecología y Ciencias Ambientales (IECA), Universidad de la República (UdelaR), Montevideo 11400, Uruguay.
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- Department of Biology & CESAM Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability, Hiroshima University, Higashi, Hiroshima 739-8530, Japan.
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- College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (CAES), University of South Africa (UNISA), 28 Pioneer Ave, Florida Park, Roodepoort 1709, South Africa
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- Instituto de Zootecnia, Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios, Secretaria de Agricultura e Abastecimento do Estado de São Paulo, 56 Heitor Penteado St. Centro, Zip Code: 13.460-000 Nova Odessa, SP, Brazil
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, Zemun, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia.
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Filho WL, Setti AFF, Azeiteiro UM, Lokupitiya E, Donkor FK, Etim NN, Matandirotya N, Olooto FM, Sharifi A, Nagy GJ, Djekic I. An overview of the interactions between food production and climate change. Sci Total Environ 2022; 838:156438. [PMID: 35660578 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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This paper provides an overview of how food production influences climate change and also illustrates the impact of climate change on food production. To perform such an overview, the (inter)link between different parts of the food supply chain continuum (agriculture production, livestock farming, food processing, food transport and storing, retail food, and disposal of food waste) and climate change has been investigated through a bibliometric analysis. Besides UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13, associated with climate change, other SDGs that are associated with this overview are goals #1, #2, #3, #6, #7, #12, and #15. Based on the evidence gathered, the paper provides some recommendations that may assist in efforts to reduce the climate-related impacts of food production.
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Affiliation(s)
- Walter Leal Filho
- Department of Natural Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; European School of Sustainability Science and Research, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
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- Department of Biology, CESAM Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Biology, CESAM Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
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- College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (CAES), University of South Africa (UNISA), 28 Pioneer Ave, Florida Park, Roodepoort 1709, South Africa
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- Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, North-West University, Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa
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- Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, Faculty of Agriculture, PMB 1530, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8530, Japan.
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- Instituto de Ecología y Ciencias Ambientales (IECA), Universidad de la República (UdelaR), Montevideo 11400, Uruguay.
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, Zemun, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia.
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Leal Filho W, Sima M, Sharifi A, Luetz JM, Salvia AL, Mifsud M, Olooto FM, Djekic I, Anholon R, Rampasso I, Kwabena Donkor F, Dinis MAP, Klavins M, Finnveden G, Chari MM, Molthan-Hill P, Mifsud A, Sen SK, Lokupitiya E. Handling climate change education at universities: an overview. Environ Sci Eur 2021; 33:109. [PMID: 34603904 PMCID: PMC8475314 DOI: 10.1186/s12302-021-00552-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Climate change is a problem which is global in nature, and whose effects go across a wide range of disciplines. It is therefore important that this theme is taken into account as part of universities´ teaching and research programs. METHODS A three-tiered approach was used, consisting of a bibliometric analysis, an online survey and a set of case studies, which allow a profile to be built, as to how a sample of universities from 45 countries handle climate change as part of their teaching programs. RESULTS This paper reports on a study which aimed at identifying the extent to which matters related to climate change are addressed within the teaching and research practices at universities, with a focus on the training needs of teaching staff. It consists of a bibliometric analysis, combined with an online worldwide survey aimed at ascertaining the degree of involvement from universities in reducing their own carbon footprint, and the ways they offer training provisions on the topic. This is complemented by a set of 12 case studies from universities round the world, illustrating current trends on how universities handle climate change. Apart from reporting on the outcomes of the study, the paper highlights what some universities are doing to handle climate issues, and discusses the implications of the research. CONCLUSIONS The paper lists some items via which universities may better educate and train their students on how to handle the many challenges posed by climate change. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12302-021-00552-5.
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Affiliation(s)
- Walter Leal Filho
- School of Science and the Environment, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD UK
- Research and Transfer Centre “Sustainable Development and Climate Change Management”, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, Germany
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- Romanian Academy, Institute of Geography, 12 Dimitrie Racovita St, Sector 2, 023993 Bucharest, Romania
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- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, 739-8530 Japan
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- School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
- Christian Heritage College (CHC), Brisbane, Australia
- School of Law and Society, University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Maroochydore, Australia
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- Graduate Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, Faculty of Agriculture, Kwara State University, Malete, PMB 1530, Ilorin, Kwara State Nigeria
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
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- Universidad Católica del Norte, Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Angamos, 0610, Antofagasta, Chile
- PNPD/CAPES Program, Doctoral Program in Sustainable Management Systems, Federal Fluminense University, Brazil, Passo da Pátria Street, 156, Niterói, Brazil
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- Department of Geography Education, University of Education Winneba, Winneba, Ghana
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- UFP Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit (FP-ENAS), University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Praça 9 de Abril 349, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Latvia, Raina blvd 19, Riga, LV 1586 Latvia
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- Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
- Environmental Sustainability Assessment and Circularity, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Belvaux, Luxembourg
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- Risk and Vulnerability Science Centre (RVSC), Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Fort Hare, 1 King William’s Town Road, Private Bag X1314, Alice, 5700 Eastern Cape South Africa
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- Management Development Institute of Singapore, 501 Stirling Rd, Singapore, 148951 Singapore
- Indian Institute of Management, Jingkieng, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya 793014 India
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- Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
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