Global Change and anthropogenic activities in the mountains
TIM Severe Storms Field Campaign – Thunderstorm Intensification from Mountains to Plains
This contribution presents an overview on the planned TIM Severe Storms Field Campaign, the first thunderstorm campaign of its size given the focus on complex topography effects.
The voices of glaciers: stories of grief and hope amidst shrinking glaciers in the tropics
Here we present an UNESCO-IRD co-edited book that gives voice to 35 diverse individuals whose lives are tied to tropical glaciers, relating their feelings, perceptions and experiences.
Local narratives of seeding and receding glaciers
This paper presents the ethnographic narratives about the indigenous technology of seeding/ grafting glaciers in Baltistan.
Past, present and future of transhumance in Portugal
Long-distance transhumance in Portugal peaked during medieval times and has since faced extinction. Policies have relegated such practices to tourist folklore, despite calls for their revival.
Streamflow Dynamics in the Southern Appalachians: A Multi-Method Analysis Connecting Land Cover, Precipitation, and Topography in a Southern US Water Tower
Streamflow and precipitation trend, and land cover change analyses, was performed in drainage areas of the southern Appalachians, which serve as a source of water for the southeast USA.
Microplastic pollution in typical cryospheric regions of the North-Western Himalayas
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
Pastoralism, Tourism and Mountain Ungulates in Trans-Himalaya: A Case study
The study explores the nuances of livestock grazing, depredation and wild ungulate conservation in the Trans-Himalaya at the backdrop of growing economic development
Evolving Perspectives: The Changing Attitude of Indian Shepherds in Karnataka Towards Wolves and Wildlife Conservation
Insights from a qualitative study done in Karnataka, India, on the attitude of shepherds in regard of the wolf, and the socioeconomic impact of predation