Climate Change

Extinction debt of high-mountain plants under twenty-first-century climate change

Using information on current species distributions and dispersal traits, this study forecasts climate-driven range dynamics of plant species across the European Alps. Simulations predict moderate range contractions over the twenty-first century; however, more severe effects of climate warming on mountain plant diversity are expected in the longer term.

Publication Date: 
01/08/2012
Stefan Dullinger, Andreas Gattringer, Wilfried Thuiller & et al
Nature Climate Change
2
8
619-622
Tags:
Climate Change, Flora, Climate Impacts, Extinct Species, Mountains, Alps, Climate Science
Climate Change

Extrapolating glacier mass balance to the mountain-range scale: the European Alps 1900–2100

This study addresses the extrapolation of in-situ glacier mass balance measurements to the mountain-range scale and aims at deriving time series of area-averaged mass balance and ice volume change for all glaciers in the European Alps for the period 1900–2100. Long-term mass balance series for 50 Swiss glaciers based on a combination of field data and modelling, and WGMS data for glaciers in Austria, France and Italy are used. A complete glacier inventory is available for the year 2003.

Publication Date: 
06/07/2012
M. Huss
Cryosphere
6
4
713–727
Tags:
Climate Change, Glaciers, Alps, Europe, Mountains, Climate Science
Environment

Uttarakhand Janmanch to launch Parvat Garjana Andolan on July 8

The Uttarakhand Janmanch will launch the Parvat Garjana Andolan from Srinagar on July 8 to protest against the Central Govern-ment’s decision to stop work on the Srinagar, Peepalkoti, Loharinag Pal

Publication Date: 
05/07/2012
Pioneer (New Delhi)
Tags:
Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Mountains, Environment, Rivers, Energy, Electricity, Hydroelectricity, Rajendra Singh, Water Resources
Mining

The Death Of A Waterfall

A rugged, tree-covered mountain range sweeps vertically into a brilliant blue sky.

Publication Date: 
11/06/2012
Madhushree Mukerjee
Outlook (New Delhi)
Tags:
Orissa (Odisha), Mining, Tribals, Mountains, Supreme Court, POSCO
Climate Change

Mainstreaming mountain concerns in the climate change and development

As a part of the Mountain Initiative, Nepal's Ministry of Environment organized a two-day `International Conference of Mountain Countries on Climate Change' in Kathmandu from 5-6 April 2012. The main objective of the conference was to bring all mountain countries together to make their collective voice stronger at international platforms.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2012
Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (Nepal)
Tags:
Climate Change, Mountains, Development, South Asia, India, Climate Impacts, Climate Adaptation, Ecosystem Services
Climate Change

Environmental extremes disaster risk management: addressing climate change

This publication addresses climate change and disaster management issues in South Asia, and more particularly in India.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2012
Anil K. Gupta, Sreeja S. Nair
National Institute of Disaster Management
Tags:
Climate Change, Disaster Management, India, Global Warming, Extreme Weather Events, Climate Impacts, Climate Adaptation, South Asia, Climate Science, Natural Disasters, Mountains
Environment

Gangtok declaration’ made at mountain summit

GANGTOK, May 27 – The two-day ‘2nd Sustainable Mountain Development Summit’ of Indian Mountain Initiative (IMI) hosted by Sikkim concluded with the ‘Gangtok Declaration’ and a momentum to carry on

Publication Date: 
28/05/2012
Assam Tribune (Guwahati)
Tags:
Ecotourism, Gangtok, Sikkim, Himalaya, Mountain Ecosystems, Mountains, Sustainable Development, Kohima (D), Environment
Climate Change

Long-term ecological and biodiversity monitoring in the western Himalaya using satellite remote sensing

The IPCC in its Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) described the Himalayan Region as data-deficient in terms of climate monitoring. This is a serious impediment to global research initiatives and thus necessitates long-term ecological monitoring (LTEM) across the Himalaya. Being governed by low temperature conditions, the high-altitude regions in Himalaya are more responsive to changing environmental conditions and hence serve as better indicators.

Publication Date: 
25/04/2012
Amit Chawla, Pawan K. Yadav, Sanjay K. Uniyal & et al
Current Science
102
8
1143-1156
Tags:
Biodiversity, Western Himalaya, Remote Sensing, Climate Change, Protected Area Conservation, Himachal Pradesh, Soil Capability, Mountains, Forests, Great Himalayan NP, Pin Valley NP, Rupi Bhaba SA
Climate Change

As ice cap melts, militaries vie for Arctic edge

To the world’s military leaders, the debate over climate change is long over. They are preparing for a new kind of Cold War in the Arctic, anticipating that rising temperatures there will open up a treasure trove of resources, long-dreamed-of sea lanes and a slew of potential conflicts.

By Arctic standards, the region is already buzzing with military activity, and experts believe that will increase significantly in the years ahead. Last month, Norway wrapped up one of the largest Arctic manoeuvres ever — Exercise Cold Response — with 16,300 troops from 14 countries training on the ice for everything from high intensity warfare to terror threats.

Publication Date: 
17/04/2012
Asian Age (New Delhi)
Tags:
Sweden, Mountains, Canada, United States Of America (US), Russia, Iceland, Natural Gas, Arctic, Global Warming, Glacial Melt, Climate Change
Climate Change

Melting Glaciers are Causing the Matterhorn to Come Apart

The Matterhorn is the iconic peak of the Alpine mountains on the border of Switzerland and Italy. Its majestic spire soars over 14,600 feet in the air, making it quite a sight to behold.

Publication Date: 
10/04/2012
Environment News Network
Tags:
Glacial Melt, Climate Change, Mountains, Switzerland, Italy

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