Taking Adaptation Value Seriously: Designing REDD to Protect Biodiversity
© Lexxion Verlagsgesellschaft mbH (10/2009)
The inter-related challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss present serious threats to the future of life on earth, while posing some of the most challenging issues in international law and policy. Climate change will exacerbate biodiversity loss, while continued loss of biodiversity will undermine efforts to adapt to a changing climate. The issues are nowhere more closely linked than in tropical forests, where challenging governance and equity questions have undermined prior international cooperative efforts.
© Lexxion Verlagsgesellschaft mbH (10/2009)
The inter-related challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss present serious threats to the future of life on earth, while posing some of the most challenging issues in international law and policy. Climate change will exacerbate biodiversity loss, while continued loss of biodiversity will undermine efforts to adapt to a changing climate. The issues are nowhere more closely linked than in tropical forests, where challenging governance and equity questions have undermined prior international cooperative efforts.
Ecotourism and environment in Greece- a review
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Tourism appears to have a great interaction with the natural environment in the case of Greece. The main reasons that drive tourism in general, are the natural beauties as well as particularities of each landscape. Therefore, in order to keep on being benefited from tourism, policy frameworks should be created and materialized, involving the protection and the preservation of natural wealth.
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Tourism appears to have a great interaction with the natural environment in the case of Greece. The main reasons that drive tourism in general, are the natural beauties as well as particularities of each landscape. Therefore, in order to keep on being benefited from tourism, policy frameworks should be created and materialized, involving the protection and the preservation of natural wealth.
Biometeorological conditions in burned and adjacent unburned areas in Peloponnese, Greece: The case study of Amalias, Prefecture of Ilia
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
This study aims to evaluate the biometeorological conditions of burned pine forest areas (BPF) from the wildfires of 2007 and adjacent unburned pine forest areas (UPF) which are located (37o 48' N, 21o 23' E, 115-161 m altitude) nearby the city of Amalias, Prefecture of Ilia.
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
This study aims to evaluate the biometeorological conditions of burned pine forest areas (BPF) from the wildfires of 2007 and adjacent unburned pine forest areas (UPF) which are located (37o 48' N, 21o 23' E, 115-161 m altitude) nearby the city of Amalias, Prefecture of Ilia.
The “spirit of the place” fragility. Principles for the achievement of sustainable touristic development in Greek mountainous areas
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Mountainous areas cover an important part of the Greek territory. Their efficient management is an important challenge and a prerequisite for the prosperity of local communities. These particular areas are quite often in a sensible balance, not only as ecological systems but also on socioeconomic level. The mountainous ecosystems are important for the biodiversity of fauna and flora.
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Mountainous areas cover an important part of the Greek territory. Their efficient management is an important challenge and a prerequisite for the prosperity of local communities. These particular areas are quite often in a sensible balance, not only as ecological systems but also on socioeconomic level. The mountainous ecosystems are important for the biodiversity of fauna and flora.
Areas under protection: The institutional framework for the management of the areas under protection in Greece
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
In the first part of this paper a reference is made, concerning the approaches and practices taken for the areas under protection, as the years go by. Specifically, in the early stages of the institution concerning the areas under protection, the so called absolute protection of natural areas with the complete exclusion of human activities came up. All this situation created many complex, social and economic problems. As a result, the concept above was abandoned and replaced by a new one, suggesting the sustainable use of natural resources, the well known as sustainable development. According to this approach, a European network for the Areas under protection, named NATURA 2000, was established.
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
In the first part of this paper a reference is made, concerning the approaches and practices taken for the areas under protection, as the years go by. Specifically, in the early stages of the institution concerning the areas under protection, the so called absolute protection of natural areas with the complete exclusion of human activities came up. All this situation created many complex, social and economic problems. As a result, the concept above was abandoned and replaced by a new one, suggesting the sustainable use of natural resources, the well known as sustainable development. According to this approach, a European network for the Areas under protection, named NATURA 2000, was established.
A critical review of current EU and Greek legislation on pedestrian rights and walking environment
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Legislation regarding pedestrian rights and relevant environmental aspects in the EU states differs, though some basic principles are supposed to be applied in a uniform way. A critical review of current legislation in several EU states on pedestrians is attempted by focusing on the Rights of Pedestrians as they have been adopted by the European Parliament.
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Legislation regarding pedestrian rights and relevant environmental aspects in the EU states differs, though some basic principles are supposed to be applied in a uniform way. A critical review of current legislation in several EU states on pedestrians is attempted by focusing on the Rights of Pedestrians as they have been adopted by the European Parliament.
Hunting management and hunting-related values
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Aim of the present analysis is to show how the attitude towards hunting management depends on hunting-related values. 237 standardized questionnaires have been distributed to hunters of Northern Hellas (Macedonia and Thrace) and the data were processed through Pearson test after normality test. Contrary to the hunters who regard hunting merely as a “sport”, these who regard it as a “life way” support long-term, more “eco-centric” and sustainable solutions like habitat improvement and predator control (and not, for example, release of quarries).
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Aim of the present analysis is to show how the attitude towards hunting management depends on hunting-related values. 237 standardized questionnaires have been distributed to hunters of Northern Hellas (Macedonia and Thrace) and the data were processed through Pearson test after normality test. Contrary to the hunters who regard hunting merely as a “sport”, these who regard it as a “life way” support long-term, more “eco-centric” and sustainable solutions like habitat improvement and predator control (and not, for example, release of quarries).
Hunting engagement and attitude to hunting management strategies
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Aim of the present research is to analyze what strategies the hunters are willing to follow for the improvement of hunting management. Not all hunters are engaged with hunting in the same way and not all possible strategies are equally “easy” or “desirable”. The engagement of hunters with hunting activity differentiates their willingness to accept the difficulties connected with each hunting management strategy.
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Aim of the present research is to analyze what strategies the hunters are willing to follow for the improvement of hunting management. Not all hunters are engaged with hunting in the same way and not all possible strategies are equally “easy” or “desirable”. The engagement of hunters with hunting activity differentiates their willingness to accept the difficulties connected with each hunting management strategy.
Comparative study of the gardens between two settlements with different cultural heritage of Southeastern Rhodope
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Gardens or backyards are not only the smallest units of cultural landscapes, but also the immediate human-shaped ecosystems and sources of information for the interactions between human symbolic systems and natural environment. In this paper, the gardens - backyards of two settlements in Northeast Greece, sharing the same ecological background, but having different cultural identity, Pandrosos (a Christian village) and Symvola (a Muslim village) were examined.
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Gardens or backyards are not only the smallest units of cultural landscapes, but also the immediate human-shaped ecosystems and sources of information for the interactions between human symbolic systems and natural environment. In this paper, the gardens - backyards of two settlements in Northeast Greece, sharing the same ecological background, but having different cultural identity, Pandrosos (a Christian village) and Symvola (a Muslim village) were examined.
The Cultural Ecology of folk-tales: A statistical analysis of environment influence on the plot structure - Using Australia, USA and Kyklades as an illustration
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Aim of this research is to propose a quantitative method for examining the role of the landscape elements in the structuring of the plot of folk tales. Basic hypothesis of the Cultural Ecology is that the environment exerts influence on the human culture. We present results of three folk-tale collections as an illustration.
© Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (6/2009)
Aim of this research is to propose a quantitative method for examining the role of the landscape elements in the structuring of the plot of folk tales. Basic hypothesis of the Cultural Ecology is that the environment exerts influence on the human culture. We present results of three folk-tale collections as an illustration.
