There is a growing recognition of the contribution of the cryosphere to human societies. This
is especially important in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), where poverty and vulnerability …

Rivers are the cultural, social and economic backbone of South Asia, and therefore, the
focus of public, political and scientific debate. Himalayan glaciers are the source of …

The consequences of even small glacier decrease and changes of seasonal snow cover are
critical for the functioning of meltwater-dependent mountain agriculture. In order to deal with …

Climate change and climate variability drive rapid glacier melt and snowpack loss, extreme
precipitation and temperature events, and alteration of water availability in the Himalayas …

People's perceptions can reflect local issues and concerns to reveal actual impacts of
climate change/variability (CCV) on their lives and livelihoods. As climate change (CC) …

This study investigates the perceptions of local people on climate change and related
hazards in Yang Luang Village (YLV), which is located in the mountainous region of the Mae …

In wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF), technical and financial aspects have been
considered a priority, while other issues, such as social aspects, have not been evaluated …

As one of the world's most water-abundant countries Nepal has plenty of water, yet
resources are unevenly distributed, both spatially and temporally. Limited accessibility and …

Changes in precipitation and temperature, especially in the Himalayan region, will have
repercussions for socio-economic conditions in the future. Thus, this study aimed to …

Globally, mountains are often characterized as fragile and hazardous terrains, with vast
areas covered by the cryosphere. The livelihoods of communities in the Hindu Kush …