During the first half of the nineteenth century, some fundamental insights into pollen morphology and physiology were achieved. Purkinje made the first attempt for a palynological terminology by classifying pollen based on their morphology (Purkinje 1830). Wodehouse (1935) pointed out that “Purkinje’s system of nomenclature deserved much more attention than was ever given …
Despite advances, thedebate currently is broad, diffuse and somewhat confusing, while concepts, meth-ods and tools, as well as directions for policy remain vague and often contested.This book, a joint effort of the Loss and Damage Network—a partnership effort byscientists and practitioners from around the globe—provides evidence-based insightinto the L&D discourse by highlighting state-of-t…