A river-basin cooperation framework for HKH which is highly imperative for socio-ecological sustainability of highland-lowland ecosystems and peace and security in South Asia under climate change
What role do social innovations play in improving living well in mountain areas? The case of the Hautes-Alpes (France)
Using an example, we show how networking and diversification of the functions of social innovations at a local level helps to improve the quality of life in mountain regions.
Forest stand characteristics and salvage logging strategies affect the dynamics of post-windthrow vegetation trajectories
Satellite imagery combined with field observations proves effective for monitoring forest recovery after wind disturbances across large geographic areas and over multiple years.
Integrating spatial planning and ecological connectivity an imperative challange
The role of GI and their integration in spatial planning tools is the unavoidable challenge in the Alpine region. Researches and experiences are showing the potential of such integration
Natural hazard management in the Hindu Kush-Karakoram region: A historical early warning system for glacial lake outbursts
The study presents a historical long-distance communication system based on beacon fires in one of the most dynamic and rugged mountain ranges of the world, the Hindu Kush– Karakoram–Himalayas.
Investigation of aerosol effects on diurnal cycle of precipitation amount, frequency and intensity over Central Africa by a regional clumate model.
RegCM5 model shows that the forcing of aerosols in solar radiation as well as in latent heat flux leads to the changes in the amplitude of the precipitation amount during the DJF and JAS.
A Data-Driven Approach to Environmental Sustainability in the Conservation and Rejuvenation of National River Ganga from Indian Himalaya
Namami Gange Programme, Integrated Conservation Mission, as Flagship Programme of Government of India. to accomplish the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution, conservation rejuvenation
The hazards and Socio-Cultural Impacts of Outburst Flood in Himalayan Glacier Region: Role of Information and Communication Technology and Digital Tools for Post Rehabilitation.
Sustainable Mountain Development, Global Climate Change, Mountain risk resilience, ICT and Himalayan Glacier region, Global Mountain Partnership, Mountain Environment
Sustainable mountain- and hiking trails management
Sustainable trail management fosters nature protection and longliviety of hiking- and mountain trails. ERA and EUMA are the mayor facilitating NGOs for sustainable trail management in Europe.
Culture matter! The change of the sustainable development systems in the mountain regions, the threats and challenges. A case study of the Polish Tatra and Zakopane region
The paper answers the questions: how is the system of sustainable development in the mountains changing? What role does culture play in this process? How does new approach influences the tourism?