National Phenology Network
The National Phenology Network is an initiative from the College of Geography of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. It began its activities in 2010 in the states of Mexico, Michoacán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo. In 2013 it started collaborating with Alternare, A.C. and the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve’s communities. The Network conducts diverse trainings to understand how plants and animals respond to possible climate changes and how people can use phenological information to face these challenges.
The technical work team is made up of Dr. Leticia Gómez Mendoza (College of Geography, UNAM) and MS Erika Rocío Reyes González (Postgraduate in Geography, UNAM) specialists in geography and phenology, as well as thesis students working on their bachelor’s degree in Geography in UNAM’s Faculty of Philosophy and Literature.
Phenology Network’s Objectives
- Implement climate change adaptation strategies so that communities that depend on environmental services are able to identify their vulnerability and implement adaptation measures.
- Agricultural planning: Provide advice for the implementation of crops with a technical and economic approach.
- Secure the ecosystem services of the region.
Phenology Network’s Activities
- Conduct training workshops about phenological records with participating communities.
- Report progress and conduct follow-up visits to and assist in vegetation monitoring.
- Continuously invite more communities to join this effort.
Phenology Network’s Members
Alternare
Colegio de Geografía de la UNAM
