IGBP Newsletter 'Global Change' No 80, April 2013
Land Grabs Ahead
The cover story in this issue explores the phenomenon of land grabs by taking a closer look at the Southeast Asian nation of Laos. Also featured are articles on resilience in the face of sea-level rise, air pollution in large urban agglomerations and communication between various research communities.
Content:
Coping with a land-grab world: lessons from Laos
An analysis of land deals in Laos highlights the adverse impacts on smallholders and multifunctional landscapes.
What to do while the water rises?
Tackling the long-term effects of climate change should not come at the expense of more immediate steps to address sea-level rise.
Urban air pollution: a new look at an old problem
A new assessment of air pollution in large urban agglomerations.
A collision of worlds
The various communities that study land are beginning to recognise the need for better communication.