Intensifying extreme precipitation events in the Himalayas, driven by climate change, project more frequent extreme 1day and 5day rainfall. These trends highlight the urgent need for climate-resilient
Walk of Water – Water Towers
The Alps, Europe’s Water Towers, face rapid glacier loss. This session explores conservation efforts, protective sheets, and community action through visual storytelling, fostering dialogue on policy.
Dynamics of Saturated Areas and Water Table Levels in High-Andean Wetlands of the Southern Peruvian Andes (2020-2021)
This study analyses the relationship between the variation of saturated area and water tables in Andean wetlands (2020-2021) by remote sensing, demonstrating the seasonal dynamics over the years.
Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Run-of-River Hydropower Production in Madi River Basin, Nepal
This study assesses climate change impacts on run-of-river hydropower production, highlighting seasonal shifts in streamflow and the need for adaptive hydropower design to optimize future production.
Monsoonal precipitation on steep vegetated slopes: an opportunity for simplified hydrologic modeling in some upland catchments
Upland catchments with monsoonal precipitation patterns and steep vegetated terrain can create opportunities for simplified hydrologic modeling approaches, improving analysis for water management.
Identification of changes in the snow accumulation area of the drainage basins of rivers Santa and Vilcanota, Peru
The decrease in snow cover area, snowfall, and air temperature increases in the Cordillera Blanca indicate risks to the socio-cryosphere culture in high Andes rural communities.
Impacts and Downstream Propagation of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Afghanistan: A Case Study of the 2018 and 2021 Outbursts in Peshghor, Panjshir valley
GLOFs in Afghanistan’s Hindukush region, caused severe socio-economic impacts. This study evaluates triggers and downstream impacts, highlighting early warning systems and community resilience.
Snowmaking in Austria: Key data, resource consumption and CO2 emissions
This study examines the consumption of water and electricity and the CO2 footprint of snowmaking, which is the central adaptation measure for ski tourism in the face of climate change.
Structure of the tychoplanktonic and epipelic diatom communities in the Zelenci spring
Tychoplanktonic and epipelic diatom communities were studied in the limnocrene spring Zelenci in the alpine region of NW Slovenia, and 167 diatom species were identified.
Dew Ponds in Albanian Alps: a sustainable water management practice in the cultural landscape of Shkrel
This study examines dew ponds in the Shkrel, Albania, highlighting their role in water practices, cultural landscape, and community involvement, while advocating for their preservation.