The CRYO-SPIRIT project between Switzerland and Bhutan aims at initiating permafrost research and high-altitude precipitation/SWE measurements.
Mountain Greening in Alpine Catchments: Evaluating Vegetation Transitions and Environmental Controls on Hydrology
Vegetation shifts alter soil moisture in alpine regions, with pioneer plants retaining less water than grasslands, shrubs and Forest.
Unprecedented speed-up and bare ice evidence at the rock glacier Hochebenkar (Ötztal Alps, Austria).
Long-term velocity measurements at the rock glacier Outer Hochebenkar reveal an unprecedented speed-up in recent years to almost 50 metres. At the destabilized part, bare ice was exposed and sampled.
Introducing system mapping methods and analytics to overcome seed shortages in mountain forests during the climate crisis: The case of the Austrian Tree Seed System
Tree seed shortages threaten forest regeneration in mountainous regions. An Austrian case study uses system mapping to identify interventions for sustainable development and multi-actor collaboration
Global geodatabase of mountain glacier extents at the Last Glacial Maximum
An open-access global geodatabase of LGM mountain glaciers, synthesising over 16,300 reconstructions from 271 ranges to update knowledge, identify research gaps, and support climate–glacier modelling.
Modelling the relationship between MODIS land surface temperature and in situ air temperature on Mount Kilimanjaro: exploring temperature variability and trends across environmental factors
This study models air temperature from MODIS land surface temperature on Mount Kilimanjaro. We assess the differences between them and how these differences vary with elevation, topography, snow, vege
Climate Services for Supporting the Strategy for the Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change of the Autonomous Province of Trento (Italian Alps)
We outline the approach for the climate strategy of the Trentino region in Northern Italy: scientific literature review, an informative synthesis report, and reference climate scenarios.
Global geodatabase of mountain glacier extents at the Last Glacial Maximum
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
Assessing Water Scarcity Risks in Socio-Ecological-Technological Systems: A Case Study of the Greater Asmara Area Water Supply System
Using a socio-ecological-technological systems lens, we combine the “Impact Chain” method with hydrological modelling, revealing climate change impacts on infrastructure, ecosystems, and water access.