The cryosphere (including, snow, glaciers, permafrost, lake and river ice) is an integral
element of high mountain regions, which are home to roughly 10% of the global population …

Agriculture in the Upper Indus Basin largely depends on the cryosphere, and cultivation is
possible only through irrigation. The agriculture system, however, faces challenges in terms …

Climate change and disruption in the water cycle patterns are leading to water scarcity. This
unsustained water provision is drastically affecting the areas of limited water resources. This …

Agriculture is one of the key domains that is significantly affected by climate change. The
chapter presents the observed and projected impact of climate change on freshwater …

The mountain cryosphere, often overshadowed in the scholarly literature by the Arctic,
Antarctic, and Greenland, deserves a place in the ice humanities. If the ocean is valuable to …

Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh is known for its geographical ruggedness and
harsh climatic conditions with dry summers and long freezing winters. The inhabitants of this …

The significance of indigenous knowledge in shaping effective climate change adaptation
strategies cannot be overstated. Despite widespread recognition of community-driven …

This chapter assesses the scientific evidence on observed and projected climate change
impacts, vulnerability and adaptation options in Africa. The assessment refers to five African …

Natural life and human populations in high-altitude arid regions like Leh-Ladakh depend
solely upon streams from natural glacial meltwater. Due to climate change, population …

This work examinates adaptation solutions as a strategy to address climate change at the
local level. Initially, it investigates in depth how climate change-related impacts are affecting …