*Edited by Ling Zhang, Shuli Wang and Liangying Liu*

Mountains are essential for maintaining biodiversity and providing ecosystem services. While practices such as resource exploitation in mountainous areas contribute to the well-being of human society by supplying materials, food, energy, and recreational opportunities, they also pose significant risks of ecosystem degradation. Mountain ecosystems confront numerous challenges exacerbated by climate change, particularly affecting forests, agriculture, meadows, and abandoned tailings within mountain regions. It is imperative to stay abreast of the latest advancements and understand the complexities surrounding mountain ecosystems to effectively support their management and provide guidance to people striving for ecosystem sustainability. This volume presents integrated approaches to the adaptation, evaluation, and restoration of mountain ecosystems, ensuring their sustainability and safeguarding the well-being of the communities reliant upon them.

*J. Kevin Summers, Environmental Sceinces Series Editor*

ISBN 978-0-85014-051-4

Mitigating Global Climate Change - Enhancing Adaptation, Evaluation,

and Restoration of Mountain Ecosystems

ISSN 2754-6713

Published in London, UK © 2024 IntechOpen © Jian Fan / iStock

IntechOpen Series Environmental Sciences, Volume 18
