Environmental Change in the Himalayan Region
Twelve Case Studies
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Environment, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Science, Earth Sciences
| Author: | ISBN: | 9783030033620 | |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | February 19, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9783030033620 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | February 19, 2019 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
The book focuses on environment and conservation issues pertaining to the Himalayas, spanning Pakistan, Nepal, India, Bhutan and Myanmar. Environmental degradation, changes in snow cover and glaciers in India-Bhutan, threats to protected areas, and biodiversity in this ecologically fragile region are assessed in twelve distinct, regional case studies.
The book focuses on environment and conservation issues pertaining to the Himalayas, spanning Pakistan, Nepal, India, Bhutan and Myanmar. Environmental degradation, changes in snow cover and glaciers in India-Bhutan, threats to protected areas, and biodiversity in this ecologically fragile region are assessed in twelve distinct, regional case studies.
