Biocomplexity and climate change: A new capacity building research programme at Marion Island
Date
2002
Authors
Chown S.L.
Mercer R.D.
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Abstract
A capacity building programme for climate change research at the Prince Edward Islands has recently been established with funds provided by the United States Agency for International Development. The programme, led by the University of Stellenbosch, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, has as its principal aim the development of expertise and research capacity to understand the likely biological effects of climate change on South Africa's biodiversity.
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climate change, ecological impact, research program, Indian Ocean, South Africa
Citation
South African Journal of Science
98
06-May
98
06-May