We use a subglacial hydrology model to understand the evolution of subglacial drainage system under a mountain glacier and its linkage with ice dynamics
Exploring the potential of seasonal predictions for winter hazard assessment – a glimpse into the near future
As seasonal forecasting is currently of great interest we investigate in this study the potential for winter season natural hazard forecasting as well as the potential for water resource management.
Community Vulnerability to Changing Mountain Snowpacks in Canada
This presentation examines how two mountain communities located in the Robson Valley, B.C., Canada, are experiencing and responding to changes in mountain snowpack and freshwater availability.
Water quality assessment of springs originating from rock glaciers: results from a multi-year survey in the Western Alps, Italy
Springs originating from rock glaciers are important water resources. Their water quality needs to be addressed through both chemical and biological indicators
Sustaining transhumance yak herding in the Lower Mustang, Nepal: Integrating traditional knowledge and nature-based solutions
This study documents socio-economic and climatic challenges confronted by transhumance yak herding community of Lower Mustang and explores traditional nature-based solutions for sustaining it.
Monitoring, participating, and communicating mountain hazards: lessons from recent snow droughts in the Italian Alps
In recent winters, drought reduced SWE in the Italian Alps by 60%, causing water crises in the Po River. CIMA launched a campaign, supported by S3M Italy & IT-SNOW, to raise awareness of snow sc
High mountain lakes in the face of global change: long-term ecological research to address existing and emerging threats
High mountain lakes are vulnerable to environmental stressors, such as the deposition of pollutants and climate change. Long-term ecological monitoring is fundamental to assess these impacts
Cascading downstream impacts of climate change in the world’s water towers
We review how climate change impacts in the world’s “water towers” cascade through interconnected mountain-lowland systems, emphasizing the need for a holistic understanding of these dynamics.
Streamflow generation and wetland sustenance in the High and Dry Andes: The role of permafrost and high elevation cryosphere moisture sources
Perennially flowing low elevation streams is predominantly derived from strongly seasonal high elevation precipitation in the glacier-free high and dry Andes (Puna-Altiplano).
Sustainability Assessment of Mountain Huts: a GIS-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
This study applies a GIS-MCDM framework to assess the environmental sustainability of a group of mountain huts in Trentino (Italy) focusing on operational equipment, accessibility and water resources.