7.1. Regional Characterization and Baseline Conditions
7.2.1. Observed Temperature and Future Projections
7.2.2. Observed Precipitation and Future Projections
7.2.3. Observed Moisture Availability and Future Projections
7.3. Sensitivities, Adaptations, and Vulnerabilities of Key Sectors
7.3.1. General Impacts
7.3.2. Ecosystems7.3.2.1. Grasslands, Rangelands, Woodlands, and Deserts
7.3.2.2. Mountain Regions
7.3.2.3. Biodiversity7.3.3. Water Resources
7.3.4. Food and Fiber for Human Consumption7.3.4.1. Food and Fiber Production Systems
7.3.4.2. Land Degradation and Other Environmental Problems Affecting Food and Fiber Production
7.3.4.3. Climate Change and Desertification7.3.5. Coastal Systems
7.3.6. Human Settlements and Urbanization7.3.6.1. Domestic Energy Consumption
7.3.6.2. Energy, Industry, and Transportation7.3.7. Human Health
7.3.8. Socioeconomic Impact of Climate Change
7.4. Possible Approaches to Integration
7.4.1. Economies in Transition
7.4.2. Impact of Human Activity and Climate Change on Ecosystems
Edited by: HABIBA GITAY (AUSTRALIA) AND IAN R. NOBLE (AUSTRALIA)
Lead Author: O. Pilifosova (Kazakstan)
Contributors: B. Alijani (Iran) and U.N. Safriel (Israel)
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