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Understanding nitrogen impacts on dry dunes and dune wetlands

Laurence Jones
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Bangor, Environment Centre Wales, North Wales, UK

There is increasing evidence of the effects that excess nitrogen has on semi-natural ecosystems globally, affecting vegetation, soils and ecosystem processes. Although coastal systems can be highly dynamic and in some cases receive inputs of nitrogen from marine sources, sand dune ecosystems have also been shown to be sensitive to nitrogen.

Sustainable Development - innovation in energy is needed

Pedro Neves Ferreira
EDP Produção - Administrador

Addressing the key challenges that the energy sector faces to ensure a sustainable future requires technology progress and innovation. Energy consumption is expected to grow 40% in the next two decades, putting increased pressure on resources and the environment. Meeting these challenges will require innovation to provide the abundant, clean and affordable energy the world needs. 

Global and long-term effects of nitrogen on ecosystems

A two-week international training school on the multiple effects of atmospheric nitrogen in ecosystems. The school will provide training in a holistic approach of key aspects related to N issues under the WAGES concept (nitrogen threats to Water, Air, Greenhouse gases balance, Ecosystems and Soils), with a long-term perspective. This edition will focus on Air quality, Ecosystems and Biodiversity.

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