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Given the growing concerns about climate change, climatic data is particularly important for the scientific community and society in general, as decisions of individuals, business and governments are dependent on available meteorological data1. At present, a large number of the large-scale precipitation datasets are publicly available, although formats and completeness of the records vary widely2…

The rise of urban populations has rendered cities in both developed and developing countries vulnerable to poor health and diseases that are associated with urban living conditions and environments. Therefore, there is a growing consensus that while personal factors are critical in determining health, the urban environment exacerbates or mitigates health outcomes, and as such the solution for…

In 2015, food-system emissions amounted to 18 Gt CO2 equivalent per year globally, representing 34% of total GHG emissions. The largest contribution came from agriculture and land use/land-use change activities (71%), with the remaining were from supply chain activities: retail, transport, consumption, fuel production, waste management, industrial processes and packaging. Temporal trends and…

Highlights •Introduction of soil erosion as a Mediterranean Land Degradation Neutrality indicator. •Through land degradation methodological mapping 66% land degradation was found. •A proposed methodological approach to address LDN implementation and gaps. •LDN application for land restoration and for erosion countermeasures. •LDN successfully decreased of land…

Soil is a multifunctional, non-renewable natural resource for Europe as clearly expressed in the European Union (EU) Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection (COM (2006)231). Soil carries out multiple functions, including the support of food production. Urban development and its associated land take poses a major threat to soil and could have significant effects on agricultural production. This…

Human activities and their relation with land, through agriculture and forestry, are significantly impacting Earth system functioning. Specifically, agriculture has increasingly become a key sector for adaptation and mitigation initiatives that address climate change and help ensure food security for a growing global population. Climate change and agricultural outcomes influence our ability to…