[HTML][HTML] Hydropower development in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region: Issues, policies and opportunities
A Hussain, GK Sarangi, A Pandit, S Ishaq… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Worldwide, the demand for energy has increased significantly in last two decades, leading
to an increased use of non-renewable energy resources. The global agenda aims to reduce …
to an increased use of non-renewable energy resources. The global agenda aims to reduce …
Mahseer (Tor spp.) fishes of the world: status, challenges and opportunities for conservation
The mahseer fishes (Tor spp.) represent an iconic genus of large-bodied species of the
Cyprinidae family. Across the 16 recognised species in the genus, individual fish can attain …
Cyprinidae family. Across the 16 recognised species in the genus, individual fish can attain …
Unravelling climate change in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: rapid warming in the mountains and increasing extremes
Historically, the climate of the HKH has experienced significant changes that are closely
related to the rise and fall of regional cultures and civilizations. Studies show well …
related to the rise and fall of regional cultures and civilizations. Studies show well …
Climate change over the Himalayas
• Future climate projections under various CMIP5 scenarios suggest warming of the HKH
region in the range of 2.6–4.6 C by the end of the twenty-first century. While future …
region in the range of 2.6–4.6 C by the end of the twenty-first century. While future …
Water in The Hindu kush himalaya
Commonly described as the “water tower for Asia,” the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) plays
an important role in ensuring water, food, energy, and environmental security for much of the …
an important role in ensuring water, food, energy, and environmental security for much of the …
Future changes in hydro-climatic extremes in the Upper Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra River basins
Future hydrological extremes, such as floods and droughts, may pose serious threats for the
livelihoods in the upstream domains of the Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra. For this reason, the …
livelihoods in the upstream domains of the Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra. For this reason, the …
Unveiling high mountain communities' perception of climate change impact on lives and livelihoods in Gilgit-Baltistan: Evidence from people-centric approach
Climate change poses a significant threat to the lives and livelihoods of the local
communities in high mountain regions. This study examines the perception of climate …
communities in high mountain regions. This study examines the perception of climate …
[HTML][HTML] The distribution and hydrological significance of rock glaciers in the Nepalese Himalaya
Abstract In the Nepalese Himalaya, there is little information on the number, spatial
distribution and morphometric characteristics of rock glaciers, and this information is …
distribution and morphometric characteristics of rock glaciers, and this information is …
Quantifying future water-saving potential under climate change and groundwater recharge scenarios in Lower Chenab Canal, Indus River Basin
Quantifying water-saving potential (WSP) is crucial for sustainable water resource
management in canal command areas and river basins. Previous studies have partially or …
management in canal command areas and river basins. Previous studies have partially or …
Adaptation to climate change in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: Stronger action urgently needed
A Mishra, AN Appadurai, D Choudhury… - The Hindu Kush …, 2019 - Springer
Climate change impacts in the mountains of the HKH are already substantive. Increased
climate variability is already affecting water availability, ecosystem services, and agricultural …
climate variability is already affecting water availability, ecosystem services, and agricultural …