Changing monsoon patterns, snow and glacial melt, its impacts and adaptation options in northern India: synthesis

Sci Total Environ. 2013 Dec 1:468-469 Suppl:S162-7. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.11.058. Epub 2013 Nov 28.

Abstract

This paper gives a synthesis of this special issue on the sensitivity to climate change of the main bio-physical processes in the Hindukush-Karakoram-Himalayas. It also describes the impacts on the water resources with a special focus on the Ganges. Consequences of changes in water resources and possible adaptation measures for different sectors are discussed.

Keywords: Adaptation; Climate change; Ganges; Glaciers; Himalayas; Monsoon.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Climate Change*
  • Conservation of Natural Resources
  • Environmental Policy
  • Ice Cover*
  • India
  • Seasons
  • Water Resources / statistics & numerical data*
  • Water Supply / statistics & numerical data*