Workshop on "Tipping Points in Ecological Systems"
Thorsten Blenckner of BNI have been invited to take part in an exclusive workshop 3-days expert meeting organized by Network-Forum for Biodiversity Research Germany (NeFo) and Diversitas International. During the meeting scientists of different ecological disciplines will have the opportunity to exchange their knowledge and discuss ideas on the occurrence, prediction and mitigation of "tipping points" in ecosystems.
Aim of the workshop
Issues covered by the workshop include:
- Phenomena that may serve as indicators for imminent tipping points
- Options / requirements for monitoring these indicators
- Implications of tipping point dynamics for management and restoration
- Potential relevance of tipping points for the program of work of IPBES
