Cross-sectoral activities of the Carpathian Convention aiming to contribute to safeguarding of Pastoralism in the Carpathian region will be presented, with a focus on education and awareness-raising.
Role of culture in promoting mountain tourism: A study of Darjeeling Hills
Film director Anurag Basu addressed Darjeeling Tea and Tourism Festival one of the main festivals Himalayan region attracts tourists from state inter state part of colorful celebration in mountain
Snowmelt Contribution to Seasonal Baseflow Dynamics: Multi-Catchment Analysis of Hydrological Responses in Mountain Catchments
Seasonal baseflow patterns vary with elevation, with increases in annual and summer baseflow fractions during periods of increased snowfall, leading to critical snow storage buffering effects.
Sustaining Transhumant Pastoralism: Navigating Socio-economic Changes in the Mountains of Nubra, Ladakh
This study explores transhumant pastoralism in Nubra, Ladakh, highlighting declining participation and herd sizes and emphasizing the urgent need for policies to preserve this vital cultural tradition
Assessing Glacier Retreat and ELA Dynamics in the Upper Dhauliganga Basin (1994–2023): Implications for Cryospheric Stability
It reflects an upward trend, but it varies between 4801 m a.s.l. at G079992E30608N and 5948 m a.s.l. at G079667E30912N. ELA on average increased by 150-200m over the past three decades parallel to reg
Alpine Habitats: The Architecture for the Community in the High Altitudes
Community houses showcase as structures of community resilience in marginalized Alpine regions, by their societal impact and cultural significance, with the role of architecture
Manimahesh Yatra: A century old tradition for preserving indigenous culture and sustainable community tourism in Pir Panjal Range of Greater Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, India
Accessed the official website of Chamba District of the government of Himachal Pradesh, India, and some published research papers are available online for preparing the paper.
Challenges in monitoring snow topography using terrestrial LiDAR on a subarctic mountain snowpack (Yukon, Canada)
Our objective was to capture, hourly LiDAR data on snow height. However, the results revealed diurnal pattern in snow surface elevation, with nighttime decreases and daytime increases.
Mass balance monitoring using “Smart Stake” over Tropical Glacier in the Ecuadorian Andes
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