Glacial retreat and sulphide weathering create acidic rock drainage. Constructed Wetlands have been implemented to improve pH and reduce heavy metals and sulphates with potential for reuse.
Degradation of the cryosphere in the high Drakensberg Mountains under past and future climate change
The overall goal of this study is to assess the impact of climate change on past and future degradation of the cryosphere in the high Drakensberg based on an interdisciplinary approach.
Scrutinizing Environmental Hazards in Mountaineer’s Narratives Trough Archival and Visual Analysis
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
Socio-Ecological Research in Obergurgl: Tradition and future perspective
The Alpine Research Centre Obergurgl has a long tradition in socio-ecological research and a wealth of data to facilitate further research activities on future challenges of alpine communities.
From donor- to regional science driven policy – experiences from a bottom-up approach in High Mountain Asia
How do we move from a donor-driven approach to policy to supporting regional science and local knowledge in shaping a sustainable future in High Mountain Asia?
The use of mobile applications in mountain spas in Europe
The use of mobile apps in European mountain spas was identified based on Google Play data for 121 spas from 17 countries and 10 outdoor activity planning and navigation tools.
Mapping glacier aerodynamic roughness for everyone
We introduce a new open access tool (Rugoblock 1.0) to map glacier aerodynamic roughness from digital elevation models
Are empirical glacier melt models robust under climate change conditions?
Empirical glacier melt modelled rely on calibration and thus may not transfer well to future climate. Here we test how different calibrated melt models transfer to future conditions.
Multi-decadal Changes of Snow Cover Characteristics in the Mountain Regions of the Earth
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