International Global Change Research Core Program and Integrated Research

Author: Sun Chengquan / Lin Hai / Qu Jiansheng, Editors
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the implementation plans and integrated research of several core programs in international global change research, including "New Developments in International Global Change Research—IGBP Phase II Planning and Tasks," "Implementation Plan of the Global Change Analysis, Research, and Training System (START) 1997–2002," "Global Wetland Distribution and Its Functional Characteristics: Trace Gases and the Water Cycle," "Linkages Between Natural and Artificial Ecosystems—Integration of GCTE and Related Research," and "Global Change and Mountain Research Initiative." Additionally, it includes content such as "Future 10-Year Research Outlook and 2000 Fiscal Year Implementation Plan and Budget Overview of the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)" and "Overview of the IPCC's Third Assessment Report on Climate Change." This book serves as an important guide for researchers and research management personnel to understand the forefront and dynamics of global change research, grasp the new characteristics and trends in international global change research, promote the in-depth development of global change research in related fields in China, and plan research work. It is a valuable reference for a broad range of researchers and management personnel engaged in global change research and its related fields.