Impact of Climate Change on Glacier Dependent Himalayan River Basins

Event: Training on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management

Impact of Climate Change on Glacier Dependent Himalayan River Basins

27 June 2016
Author / Speaker: 
Santosh Nepal, International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Nepal - Other materials by the author

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How does climate change affect the Himalayan region? 

Aside from the apparent increasing temperature, Himalayan region has been experiencing serveral changes affecting its environment and inhabitants. This presentation gives a snapshot on the changes on glacier ice volume and glacial lakes. 

Geographical Focus: 
Nepal
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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