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This research paper proposes using the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) framework as an organizing principle for transboundary conservation policy to address the fact that political borders rarely align with ecological boundaries.

This research paper examines the intersection of climate change and globalization in the U.S.-Mexico border region, focusing on water scarcity and the potential for binational social learning to increase resilience.

This research paper evaluates the performance of Tier 1 (T1) and Tier 2 (T2) IPCC carbon accounting methods for estimating soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks and flows in the Argentinean Pampa Region from 1900 to 2006, finding that the T2 method, developed using the RothC model, provides more realistic regional inventories than the T1 method.

The document discusses the necessity of evaluating ecological services provided by global biomes to inform conservation policies and assess vulnerability to land-use changes, noting that these values are not currently reflected in market prices.

This research paper analyzes the conflict between groundwater use in the Río Cuchujaqui watershed and the conservation goals of the Sierra de Álamos protected area in northwestern Mexico, arguing that groundwater must be capped to maintain ecosystem functions.

This research paper examines the cross-border relationship between Sonora and Arizona, highlighting the region's history of commercial and social exchange while identifying current economic and political risks that threaten this dialogue. The authors propose solutions to maintain interaction and use structural indicators and social action in neighboring communities to critique cross-border public policies and encourage binational debate among various stakeholders.

This research paper examines the vulnerabilities and adaptive strategies of agricultural and livestock producers in southeastern Arizona, finding that while groundwater use is a critical adaptation strategy, the utility of seasonal climate forecasts is limited by low risk tolerance and economic uncertainty.

This research paper evaluates the use of continuous wavelet analysis on reflectance spectra (350–2500 nm) to estimate gravimetric water content (GWC) in 265 leaf samples from 47 tropical forest species in Panama, finding that wavelet features outperform established spectral indices.

This research paper examines the low temperature resistance mechanisms of Polylepis sericea saplings and ramets in the Venezuelan Andes, finding that these plants utilize frost avoidance to survive in specific, less severe temperature habitats within the high-altitude landscape.

This research paper applies the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) to analyze drought trends and the influence of the El Niño phenomenon in the Coquimbo region of Chile, finding increasing dryness during spring and summer.

This research paper examines the loss of applied nitrogen (LAN) as nitrous oxide (N2O) and nitric oxide (NO) from N-fertilized tropical soils in the Venezuela savanna region, finding that emissions are significantly higher than IPCC default values.

This research paper examines the deployment of Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) discourse within the regional policy frameworks of UNASUR and MERCOSUR, arguing that these frameworks treat SSE as a complement to capitalist economies rather than a new economic paradigm.

This research paper examines a decade-long initiative in the Arizona-Sonora region of the U.S.-Mexico border to strengthen transboundary adaptive management. It highlights that adaptive capacity is increased through binational collaboration, the use of integrated assessments to address hydroclimatic and urbanization pressures, and the role of academic institutions as boundary organizations connecting scientists with stakeholders.

This research paper examines the intersection of electricity supply, groundwater irrigation, and CO2 emissions, focusing on the 'perfect storm' of climate, water, and energy challenges in Mexico.

This research paper examines the role of "Pools de siembra" and network companies in South American agricultural commodity production, specifically focusing on their model of outsourcing production activities to field work companies (contratistas).

This research paper analyzes the proximate drivers of timber plantation expansion in south-central Chile between 1975 and 2007, finding that plantations grew from 5.5% to 42.4% of the landscape, often through the clearing of secondary native forests.

The document proposes a conceptual framework and method for assessing outdoor recreation potential as a cultural ecosystem service at large spatial scales, utilizing landscape metrics and campsite density. Tested in Argentina across 15 ecoregions, the method highlights that the determinants of recreation potential vary by ecoregion, limiting their generalizability.

This research paper analyzes a decade of official documents from the Mekong River Commission (MRC), finding that climate change discourse is framed as science-based and short-term. While the discourse has expanded to include justice, security, and development to attract donor support, the authors argue that actual actions remain limited to studies and project scoping rather than real adaptive measures in the Mekong River Basin.

This research paper examines the energy dynamics and regional integration in the border regions of northwest Argentina and southern Bolivia, focusing on the tensions between national governments, local authorities, and transnational private companies over hydrocarbon production and resource control.

This research paper examines the hydrological impacts of tree plantations in South America, noting that while they expand by 5,000 km²/year, their effect on water yields and soil salinity varies significantly based on climate, topography, and the type of native vegetation replaced.