Stakeholders’ perceptions of climate change and its impact on mountain communities in central Himalaya, India

Introduction The Himalayas are undergoing rapid climate change with a myriad of implications that shape prospects for water security, agriculture, and livelihood (Gentle and Maraseni, 2012). There is increasing evidence that climate change critically impacts the hydrological system, water sources, access to water, and quantity (Dhakal et al., 2016), escalating the vulnerability of water-dependent activitiesContinue reading “Stakeholders’ perceptions of climate change and its impact on mountain communities in central Himalaya, India”

Stakeholders’ perceptions of climate change and its impact on mountain communities in central Himalaya, India

Abstract Understanding climate change from the perspective of local communities can provide valuable insights into policy and strategy planning for the unprecedented consequences of climate change. A semi-structured questionnaire survey was carried out at 253 locations in the entire state of Uttarakhand that included three stakeholder groups, namely water resource managers, tribal communities, and localContinue reading “Stakeholders’ perceptions of climate change and its impact on mountain communities in central Himalaya, India”

Is remote working more eco-friendly than commuting?

Working remotely became a part of everyday life for many people all over the world during the last couple of years. Since lockdown restrictions eased, there has been a push to get people back into the office and return to the way things used to be. The journey to work, whether it be by publicContinue reading “Is remote working more eco-friendly than commuting?”