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Jailson Mendes
PhD StudentJailson Emilio Monteiro Mendes is conducting a Ph.D. in biology/3CBIO by the University of AZORES starting in 2023 within the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes. He is conducting the project "Impacto das mudanças climáticas sobre a flora endémica e Nativa de Cabo Verde", under the supervision of Paulo AV Borges.
The project aims are: Understanding the effect of climate change on Cape Verde's endemic and Native flora.
Analyzing historical climate data to identify trends in changing climatic conditions in Cape Verde over recent years.
Use ecological niche models to project how climate change will affect the distribution and abundance of endemic species.
Propose adaptive conservation strategies that include measures to protect and conserve endemic and native species threatened by climate change.
- Email: jemmendes89@gmail.com
- Web References: ORCID
- Research Group: Island Biodiversity, Biogeography & Conservation