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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S162-S167 |
Journal | Science of the Total Environment |
Volume | 468-469 |
Issue number | Suppl. |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- climate-change
- water-resources
- human health
- basin
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