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Glacial lake outburst flood risk in Himachal Pradesh, India: an integrative and anticipatory approach considering current and future threats

Allen, Simon K. ; Linsbauer, Andreas ; Randhawa, S. S. ; Huggel, Christian ; Rana, P. ; Kumari, A.

In: Natural Hazards, 2016, vol. 84, no. 3, p. 1741–1763

Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are a serious and potentially increasing threat to livelihoods and infrastructure in most high-mountain regions of the world. Here, we integrate modelling approaches that capture both current and future potential for GLOF triggering, quantification of affected downstream areas, and assessment of the underlying societal vulnerability to such climate-related...

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Anthropogenic climate change and glacier lake outburst flood risk: local and global drivers and responsibilities for the case of lake Palcacocha, Peru

Huggel, Christian ; Carey, Mark ; Emmer, Adam ; Frey, Holger ; Walker-Crawford, Noah ; Wallimann-Helmer, Ivo

In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 2020, vol. 20, no. 8, p. 2175–2193

Evidence of observed negative impacts on natural and human systems from anthropogenic climate change is increasing. However, human systems in particular are dynamic and influenced by multiple drivers and hence identifying an anthropogenic climate signal is challenging. Here we analyze the case of lake Palcacocha in the Andes of Peru, which offers a representative model for other glacier lakes...

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A framework for the science contribution in climate adaptation: Experiences from science-policy processes in the Andes

Huggel, Christian ; Scheel, , Marlene ; Albrecht, Franziska ; Andres, Norina ; Calanca, Pierluigi ; Jurt, Christine ; Khabarov, Nikolay ; Mira-Salama, Daniel ; Rohrer, Mario ; Salzmann, Nadine ; Silva, Yamina ; Silvestre, Elizabeth ; Vicuña, Luis ; Zappa, Massimiliano

In: Environmental Science & Policy, 2015, vol. 47, p. 80–94

As significant impacts of climate change are increasingly considered unavoidable, adaptation has become a policy priority. It is generally agreed that science is important for the adaptation process but specific guidance on how and to what degree science should contribute and be embedded in this process is still limited which is at odds with the high demand for science contributions to climate...

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Toward mountains without permanent snow and ice

Huss, Matthias ; Bookhagen, B. ; Huggel, Christian ; Jacobsen, D. ; Bradley, R.S. ; Clague, J.J. ; Vuille, M. ; Buytaert, W. ; Cayan, D. R. ; Greenwood, G. ; Mark, B. G. ; Milner, A.M. ; Weingartner, R. ; Winder, M.

In: Earth’s Future, 2017, vol. 5, no. 5, p. 2016EF000514

The cryosphere in mountain regions is rapidly declining, a trend that is expected to accelerate over the next several decades due to anthropogenic climate change. A cascade of effects will result, extending from mountains to lowlands with associated impacts on human livelihood, economy, and ecosystems. With rising air temperatures and increased radiative forcing, glaciers will become smaller...

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Climate change research in bilateral development programmes: experiences from India and Peru

Muccione, Veruska ; Orlowsky, Boris ; Allen, Simon K. ; Huggel, Christian ; Salzmann, Nadine ; Montoya, Nilton ; Randhawa, Surjeet Singh ; Stoffel, Markus

In: Development in Practice, 2019, vol. 29, no. 3, p. 336–348

This article reflects on the merits and shortfalls of bilateral research programmes aimed at strengthening climate change research capabilities, using the experience from two programmes, the PACC and IHCAP in Peru and India, respectively. The study highlights key aspects of these types of bilateral programmes, namely: capacity; performance, salary and appreciation; funding; bureaucracy and...

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Scientific knowledge and knowledge needs in climate adaptation policy: a case study of diverse mountain regions

Muccione, Veruska ; Salzmann, Nadine ; Huggel, Christian

In: Mountain Research and Development, 2016, vol. 36, no. 3, p. 364–375

Mountain ecosystems around the world are recognized to be among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The need to develop sound adaptation strategies in these areas is growing. Knowledge from the natural sciences has an important role to play in the development of adaptation strategies. However, the extent of and gaps in such knowledge have not been systematically investigated...