Uttarakhand glaciers lost 0.095% area yearly (2000–2023). Shape index and slope influenced stability, affecting deglaciation and water resources.
Linking soil microbial and plant diversity along spontaneous afforestation dynamics
spontaneous afforestation affects soil nutrients and both above and below ground biodiversity a leading to a lower variability of microbial diversity likely due to its more homogeneous conditions.
High-resolution climate simulations over High-Mountain Asia: Focus on the Central Himalaya and Karakoram
Mountain-top bird species face extreme conditions, shaping breeding site selection. We monitored alpine nests in temperate Andes. Rock cavities buffer temperatures, potentially enhancing breeding success and adaptation to harsh weather
Drought effects on alpine conifers: a xylogenetic approach
We analyze wood formation along an elevational gradient in the Alps on four main tree species. Differences in timing and length of growing season, due to the possible effect of drought, were found.
Interface areas in the European Alps: Defining functional regions between mountains and lowlands
This paper conceptualizes Alpine interface areas, highlighting their role as connectors between mountain and lowland regions and emphasizing their potential for strategic spatial development.
High-resolution assessment of rock glacier velocities at a subannual scale using UAV imagery – lessons learned from Dösen rock glacier, Austria
The contribution summarizes key findings and challenges of a high-resolution, sub-seasonal UAV approach to analyze rock glacier velocities at a key site of the Austrian permafrost research
Searching for best practice: Gender, diversity and inclusion at bouldering festivals
This talk examines two events that can be seen as models of “best practice” in bouldering festivals that focus on creating safe spaces for marginalized individuals and groups
Projection of Future Climate Changes in Central Africa using a Regional Climate Model
This study evaluates RegCM4’s performance in simulating extreme temperatures and projects future changes under different RCP scenarios, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation measures.
Hydrometeorological characterisation of historic drought events over the Central Andean Altiplano region with high-resolution regional climate model outputs
We analyse temperature and precipitation data from the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model for the period 1980-2018, to characterise meteorological drought in the Southern Peruvian Andes.