Urban Mountain Waterscapes In Leh Indian Trans Himalaya

Author : Judith Müller
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031182495

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Urban Mountain Waterscapes in Leh, Indian Trans-Himalaya by Judith Müller Pdf

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.

Author : Blaise Humbert-Droz,Juliane Dame,Tashi Morup
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031424946

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Environmental Change and Development in Ladakh, Indian Trans-Himalaya by Blaise Humbert-Droz,Juliane Dame,Tashi Morup Pdf

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.

Author : Seema Rani
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031295256

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Climate, Land-Use Change and Hydrology of the Beas River Basin, Western Himalayas by Seema Rani Pdf

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.

Author : Vishwas S. Kale
Publisher : Springer
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401780292

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Landscapes and Landforms of India by Vishwas S. Kale Pdf

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.

Author : Bhaswati Ray,Rajib Shaw
Publisher : Springer
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789811089473

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Urban Drought by Bhaswati Ray,Rajib Shaw Pdf

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.

Author : Kenneth Hewitt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400763111

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Glaciers of the Karakoram Himalaya by Kenneth Hewitt Pdf

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.

Author : Sunil Nautiyal,K.S. Rao,Harald Kaechele,K.V. Raju,Ruediger Schaldach
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642361432

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Knowledge Systems of Societies for Adaptation and Mitigation of Impacts of Climate Change by Sunil Nautiyal,K.S. Rao,Harald Kaechele,K.V. Raju,Ruediger Schaldach Pdf

Climate change is broadly recognized as a key environmental issue affecting social and ecological systems worldwide. At the Cancun summit of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 16th Conference, the parties jointly agreed that the vulnerable groups particularly in developing countries and whose livelihood is based on land use practices are the most common victims as in most cases their activities are shaped by the climate. Therefore, solving the climate dilemma through mitigation processes and scientific research is an ethical concern. Thus combining the knowledge systems of the societies and scientific evidences can greatly assist in the creation of coping mechanisms for sustainable development in a situation of changing climate. International Humboldt Kolleg focusing on “knowledge systems of societies and Climate Change” was organized at ISEC. This event was of unique importance, as the year 2011-12 was celebrated as the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between India and Germany with the motto "Germany and India - Infinite Opportunities." This volume is the outcome of the papers presented during the IHK 2011 at ISEC, India.

Author : Hermann Kreutzmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015050493348

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Sharing Water by Hermann Kreutzmann Pdf

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.

Author : Krishna B. Ghimire
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317973072

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The Native Tourist by Krishna B. Ghimire Pdf

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.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Vakur Sümer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319123943

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Sustainable Water Use and Management by Walter Leal Filho,Vakur Sümer Pdf

Contributing to the growing debate on the need for sustainable water use and management, with concrete examples of new approaches, concepts, arguments, methods and findings which illustrate how this can be achieved, this book will be attractive for large groups of readers familiar with one or more of the themes it tackles, and to the general public. Within this context, the book makes use of many tables and graphics, which bring the many messages together. This approach is intended not only for those working on water matters (e.g. bureaucrats, water managers, policymakers, journalists, etc.) and interested in water management issues and sustainability at large, but also for students of water management, water politics, environmental policy, water economics, water engineering and sustainability studies. Located at the crossroads of two key phenomena: sustainability and water, this book brings forward academic research and discussions on water efficiency, new technologies, and the water-agriculture nexus. It also benefits readers by tackling matters related to trans-boundary cooperation on water (including rainwater) and river-basin management, pricing issues, participatory water management, and the role of women in sustainable water use, amongst others.

Author : Stefano Moncada,Lino Briguglio,Hilary Bambrick,Ilan Kelman,Catherine Iorns,Leonard Nurse
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030827748

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Small Island Developing States by Stefano Moncada,Lino Briguglio,Hilary Bambrick,Ilan Kelman,Catherine Iorns,Leonard Nurse Pdf

This book explores how vulnerable and resilient communities from SIDS are affected by climate change; proposes and, where possible, evaluates adaptation activities; identifies factors capable of enhancing or inhibiting SIDS people’s long-term ability to deal with climate change; and critiques the discourses, vocabularies, and constructions around SIDS dealing with climate change. The contributions, written by well-established scholars, as well as emerging authors and practitioners, in the field, include conceptual papers, coherent methodological approaches, and case studies from the communities based in the Caribbean Sea and the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans. In their introduction, the editors contextualise the book within the current literature. They emphasise the importance of stronger links between climate change science and policy in SIDS, both to increase effectiveness of policy and also boost scholarly enquiry in the context of whose communities are often excluded by mainstream research. This book is timely and appropriate, given the recent commission by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) of a Special Report that aims at addressing vulnerabilities, “especially in islands and coastal areas, as well as the adaptation and policy development opportunities” following the Paris Agreement. Coupled with this, there is also the need to support the policy community with further scientific evidence on climate change–related issues in SIDS, accompanying the first years of implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Author : Helena Norberg Hodge
Publisher : Random House
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781448176236

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Ancient Futures by Helena Norberg Hodge Pdf

Ladakh, or 'Little Tibet', is a wildly beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate. Yet for more than a thousand years, it has been home to a thriving culture. Traditions of frugality and cooperation, coupled with an intimate and location-specific knowledge of the environment, enabled the Ladakhis not only to survive, but to prosper. Everyone had enough to eat; families and communities were strong; the status of women was high. Then came 'development'. Now in the modern sector one finds pollution and divisiveness, inflation and unemployment, intolerance and greed. Centuries of ecological balance and social harmony are under threat from pressures of Western consumerism. Ancient Futures is much more than a book about Ladakh. Passionately argued, it raises important questions about the whole notion of progress, and explores the root causes of the malaise of industrial society. At the same time, the story of Ladakh serves as a source of inspiration for our own future. It shows us that another way is possible, and points to some of the first steps towards kinder, gentler patterns of living.

Author : Ralph H. Sprague,Eric D. Carlson
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0130862150

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Building Effective Decision Support Systems by Ralph H. Sprague,Eric D. Carlson Pdf

Describes how Decision Support Systems (DSS) computer-based systems, and described the steps and components necessary to develop effective DSS.

Author : Elizabeth Tilley,Lukas Ulrich,Christoph Lüthi,Philippe Reymond,Christian Zurbrügg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3906484572

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Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies by Elizabeth Tilley,Lukas Ulrich,Christoph Lüthi,Philippe Reymond,Christian Zurbrügg Pdf

Author : duncan hartley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781471653209

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the benidorm experience by duncan hartley Pdf

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