Download or read book Urban Mountain Waterscapes in Leh Indian Trans Himalaya written by Judith Müller and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The city of Leh is located in the high mountain desert of Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas and access to water has always been limited there. In recent years, the town has experienced high rates of urbanisation on the one hand, and tourist numbers have increased exponentially on the other, which has implications for the water supply of the people living there. Through several years of on-site research, challenges on various levels were documented and current governance approaches were analysed. This research forms the basis for future approaches to sustainable development.
Download or read book Environmental Change and Development in Ladakh Indian Trans Himalaya written by Blaise Humbert-Droz and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh has witnessed important changes linked to its geo-strategic importance, the rapid development of means of communication with other parts of India, socio-economic transformation processes and the effects of climate change. The sixteen chapters document these key changes, ranging from melting glaciers and extreme weather events to the exponential increase in infrastructure, tourist and military activities. The book examines the impact these changes are having on the environment and on the socio-economics and identity of Ladakhi communities. The book also attempts to evaluate the likely direction of future changes, identify some of the main environmental challenges faced by Ladakh in the 21st century, and provide perspectives for sustainable development of the high mountain region.
Download or read book Snow Cover Distribution and Dynamics written by Stanzin Passang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ecosystem Services Valuation for Sustainable Development written by Sabu Joseph and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sustainability and Health Informatics written by Gaurav Tripathi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Climate Land Use Change and Hydrology of the Beas River Basin Western Himalayas written by Seema Rani and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a need of strengthening the global and local response to cope with the threat of climate change and adverse effects of rising anthropogenic activities in the mountain ecosystem. This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive scientific and technical knowledge based on climate and land cover change impact assessment, adaptation and mitigation strategies in the Indian Himalayan watershed. The text updates the understanding scientific analysis to promote evidence-based policy formulation at regional and local levels. It can be used as reference materials with regards to climate and land cover change for those new learners interested in the mountainous region. This comprehensive book covers a wide range of potential research areas including climate change scenarios, science and its applications, adaptation to climate change-theory and assessment, water resources, agriculture, forest, biodiversity, and ecosystems, indigenous knowledge etc.
Download or read book Trans Himalaya Unvieled i e Unveiled written by David Fraser and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Water in Himalayan Towns Lessons for Adaptive Water Governance written by Anjal Prakash and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increasing urbanization and changing climate are two critical stressors that are adversely affecting the biophysical environment of urban areas in the Hindu Kush Himalaya. The book discusses various choices and options – from demand management to supply enhancement, understanding ecological footprints of towns to managing water at a bioregional scale. In doing so, it is vital to address issues of equity and empower local institutions in managing water. The focus for the future must be on building urban resilience by strengthening the adaptive capacities of affected communities while also understanding the limits to adaptation. In Focus – a book series that showcases the latest accomplishments in water research. Each book focuses on a specialist area with papers from top experts in the field. It aims to be a vehicle for in-depth understanding and inspire further conversations in the sector.
Download or read book Spiti written by and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cultural Heritage of the Trans Himalaya Kinnaur written by P. S. Negi Loktus and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Urban Drought written by Bhaswati Ray and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-30 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents water insecurity issues in urban areas while developing a water security index and explores the innovative approaches to water development and management with examples from Asian cities. The urban water crisis is a global phenomenon, but it is more obvious in the megacities of the developing world. Urban drought, although not a familiar term, will pose a significant threat to humankind in the near future, especially in the context of increasing population in cities. Many cities are already unable to provide safe, clean water for their citizens. Some of the world’s largest cities depend heavily on groundwater for their water supply. It is unlikely that dependence on aquifers, which take many years to recharge, will be sustainable. As urban populations grow, water use will need to shift from agriculture to municipal and industrial uses, making decisions about allocating between different sectors difficult. Inefficient water-use practices by households and industries, fragmented management of water between sectors and institutions, climate-induced water shortages, environmental degradation of water sources, and inadequate use of alternate sources are also issues of major concern. Despite recent advances in the literature, there exists a considerable gap in attempting an integrated water-resource management approach. Covering all aspects of urban drought and water insecurity, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, academics, policy makers, and development practitioners.
Download or read book Landscapes and Landforms of India written by Vishwas S. Kale and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-05-23 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proposed monograph on 'Geomorphological Landscapes of India' will aim to describe and explain in simple words the geomorphological characteristics and the origin of the above-mentioned landforms and landscapes. The proposed monograph will provide the background information about the geology, climate and tectonic framework of the Indian region, as well as cover Indian climates of the present and the past. It will mainly cover the four main morphotectonic regions of India and about 15-20 distinct landforms of the Indian region as well as the major geomorphosites in India.
Download or read book The Native Tourist written by Krishna B. Ghimire and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-02 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Domestic tourism in developing countries is rapidly outstripping international tourism and could soon involve ten times the numbers. This is an examination of the numbers involved, their profile, behaviour, impacts and the relevant policy responses. The volume looks at the impacts of local mass tourism in various socio-economic and environmental contexts and on diverse social groups. It provides analysis and overviews of seven of the main countries involved in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Download or read book Sharing Water written by Hermann Kreutzmann and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This interdisciplinary collection brings together the writings of experts from different countries on irrigation and water managemet in the mountainous regions of South and Central Asia. Most knowledge about water in these regions comes out of oral traditions. The case studies in this volume try to preserve some of this knowledge and present it to a wider audience.
Download or read book Glaciers of the Karakoram Himalaya written by Kenneth Hewitt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Karakoram contains the greatest concentration of glaciers and most of the largest ice masses outside high latitudes. They comprise major stores and sources of fresh water in an otherwise extreme, continental, dry region. As many as 200 million people living downstream, in the valleys of the Indus and Yarkand Rivers, depend on melt waters from snow and ice. They are at risk from climate-change impacts on glaciers and water supply, and from hazards such as glacial lake outburst floods. Useful research initiatives go back to the nineteenth century, but coverage has generally been limited geographically and has not been continuous over time. It is almost 80 years since a monograph was devoted to the Karakoram glaciers. The book presents a comprehensive overview, including statistics for the ice cover, glacier mass balance and dynamics, glacierized landscapes, rock glaciers, water resources and environmental hazards. Published glaciological and related research is surveyed along with expedition reports and archival materials in several languages. The expanding potential of satellite coverage is exploited, but conditions and processes reported from field investigations are the main focus. Previously unpublished observations by the author are presented, based on some 45 years of work in the region. Broad understanding of the glacial environment is used to address emerging concerns about the High Asian cryosphere and the fate of its glaciers. These are discussed in relation to the pressing issues of water supply, environmental risk and sustainability. Questions of what is not known help identify much needed monitoring and research. The book is of interest to researchers, professionals, and those studying glaciers, mountain environments, water resources and environmental hazards. The topics discussed should be of concern for anyone involved in regional development and global change in South and Inner Asia.
Download or read book the benidorm experience written by duncan hartley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: if you ever wondered what it was like to live and work in Spain this is the book for you. A true honest warts an all story of running a bar in Benidorm. Having the courage to live your dream
Download or read book Community based Adaptation to Climate Change written by Hannah Reid and published by IIED. This book was released on 2009 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on the approaches to climate change adaptation which are community-based and participatory. This title highlights the participatory methods to help communities analyze the causes and effects of climate change, integrate scientific and community knowledge, and plan appropriate adaptation measures.
