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This chapter resumes major and common findings among chapters 2 to 7. Focus is given to the spatial heterogeneity of Mediterranean region in terms of ecosystem vulnerability to climate change impacts. Further, the role of spatio-temporal scale of evaluation is noteworthy, as well as taking into account extreme events and thresholds in the interaction among climate and its effects.
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Santini, M., Valentini, R. (2013). Summary and Major Findings. In: Navarra, A., Tubiana, L. (eds) Regional Assessment of Climate Change in the Mediterranean. Advances in Global Change Research, vol 51. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5772-1_8
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