Climatic conditions, defined by long-term weather patterns in an area, are intrinsically linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 13 (Climate Action) directly focuses on combating climate change and its impacts, which are dictated by shifts in climatic conditions. Changes in climate also intersect with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), as variations in temperature and rainfall patterns can impact agricultural productivity. They play a role in SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by influencing the spread of vector-borne diseases and extreme weather events. Furthermore, changes in climatic conditions affect SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), as alterations in temperature and precipitation patterns can disrupt ecosystems and biodiversity. Therefore, monitoring and adapting to changes in climatic conditions are crucial for achieving sustainable development.
Introduction: Robust occupant protection is critical for the longevity and quality of life of the diverse driving population. Studies have shown that the vehicle crash testing process has greatly assisted in decreasing the severity of injuries experienced by occupants. However, female occupants are not equitably accounted for in the current testing processes while experiencing a significantly increased risk of higher severity injuries compared to male occupants in comparable crash conditions.
Facultative polyandry protects females from compromised male fertility caused by heatwave conditions
Animal Behaviour, Volume 178, August 2021
Why is polyandry such a common mating behaviour when it exposes females to a range of significant fitness costs? Here, we investigated whether polyandry protects females against reduced male fertility caused by thermal stress from heatwave conditions. Sperm production and function are vulnerable to heat, and heatwave conditions are forecast to increase as our climate warms, so we examined these effects on female reproduction and mating behaviour in the flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum, a promiscuous ectotherm model in which fertility is damaged by environmental warming.
Although wetlands are known to provide vital ecosystem services, the current state of wetlands in Ethiopia in terms of their ecosystem service components remains poorly understood. Wetlands located in the UNESCO Lake Tana Biosphere Reserve have been highly degraded, but possess highly valuable resources. Therefore, this study sought to assess the major ecological states and identify the main ecosystem services (ESs), along with local people's perceptions of wetland management. Nine wetlands were selected from pristine/reference, agricultural and urban land uses of the Lake Tana area.
Reducing large-scale deforestation in commodity frontiers remains a key challenge for climate change mitigation and the conservation of biodiversity. Public and private anti-deforestation policies have been shown to effectively reduce forest loss, but the conditions under which such policies get adopted are rarely examined. Here we propose a set of conditions that we expect to be associated with the adoption of effective anti-deforestation policies in commodity frontiers.
