Determinants of island ecological complexity in the context of global change

Project description

All eyes on island ecosystems

Human-induced climate change causes global warming and biodiversity loss, sounding the alarm for many species and ecosystems. Islands, which make up around 30 % of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The vast majority (80 %) of reported extinctions involve island species. However, little is known about the species and the myriad of interactions among them. The EU-funded IslandLife project will fill this knowledge gap. Focusing on relatively undisturbed islands versus ones of similar size that have been affected by anthropogenic activities, it will shed light on the unique biodiversity of island ecosystems and assess their fragility to global change. This findings will deepen our understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem interactions, and improve conservation efforts.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › biological sciences › ecology › ecosystems
• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › artificial intelligence › machine learning › deep learning

Programme(s)

• HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC) Main Programme

Topic(s)

• ERC-2021-ADG - ERC ADVANCED GRANTS

Call for proposal

ERC-2021-ADG

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-AG - HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based

Coordinator

AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS

Net EU contribution

€ 2 483 723,75

Address

Calle Serrano 117
28006 Madrid
Spain

Region

Comunidad de Madrid › Comunidad de Madrid › Madrid

Activity type

Research Organisations

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Other funding

€ 0,00