This study addresses these gaps by proposing an integrated framework, based on international standards, for storing and accessing geographic data on trails.
Implementation of the Drought Scan framework in mountain basins to disentangle snow-rainfall dynamics of droughts
The Drought Scan framework has been implemented in Alpine and Apennine basins to study the snow/rainfall dynamics and their weight on drought events
Rare and vulnerable: Sphagnum-dominated mire changes under climate threats in the Western Alps
Significant climate-driven changes in Sphagnum-dominated mires were observed in the Western Alps over 12 years, with plant composition, structure and ecology shifts.
Social-Economic And Environmental Impact of Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway Line:A Case Study of Maletha Village In Garhwal Region
The study concluded that acquisition of agricultural land is the main driver which will impact the livelihood of natives of the area and causes a decline in their source of income.
First insights from the second HinterEisFerner EXperiment: advancing our understanding of the glacier microclimate in the valley context
The second HinterEisFerner EXperiment (HEFEX II) yielded unprecedented observations of the glacier boundary layer.
Promoting innovations for sustainable development: learnings from pilot activities
Insights gained from pilot activities have informed the concept of a cross-regional innovation hub that will bring together diverse mountain stakeholders and enable co-creation of innovations.
Rare and vulnerable: Sphagnum-dominated mire changes under climate threats in the Western Alps
Significant climate-driven changes in Sphagnum-dominated mires were observed in the Western Alps over 12 years, with plant composition, structure and ecology shifts.
Multifunctional landscapes of Darjeeling district – patterns of rural change
We examine a rapidly changing multifunctional landscape in the mid-hills of Darjeeling Eastern Himalaya, characterizing the landscape based on panel data from a decade of work.
A legal perspective for healthcare service delivery in rural and mountain areas.
The Italian Constitution enshrines the protection of mountain and rural areas, with laws and telemedicine solutions playing a key role in their revitalization and improved healthcare access.
Horcones Superior Glacier: Monitoring the Role of Debris Cover at the Top of the Americas
Debris-covered glaciers in the Central Andes are changing rapidly. Our multi-method monitoring of Horcones Superior Glacier helps unravel ice-debris dynamics and the glacier’s response to climate