Arctic delta pond ecosystems, seasonal flooding and adaptation

Arctic delta pond ecosystems, seasonal flooding and adaptation

The physical development and ecosystem health of river deltas in cold regions are strongly controlled by ice processes and thus are highly susceptible to the effects of climate change. As an example, the photograph shows a typical lake/pond and river network in the Peace-Athabasca Delta (Canada), one of the largest freshwater deltas in the world….

  • Produced by:
    Hugo Ahlenius, UNEP/GRID-Arendal
  • Year:
    01/12/2016

Arctic delta pond ecosystems, seasonal flooding and adaptation

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