Author: Ravi Sharma AryalPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Climatic changes
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Water Resources of Nepal in the Context of Climate Change
Author: Ravi Sharma AryalPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Climatic changes
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources of Nepal
Author: Narayan Prasad ChaulagainPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources of Nepal
Author: Narayan Prasad ChaulagainPublisher:
ISBN: 9783832260910
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Himalayan Glaciers
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309261015
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Scientific evidence shows that most glaciers in South Asia's Hindu Kush Himalayan region are retreating, but the consequences for the region's water supply are unclear, this report finds. The Hindu Kush Himalayan region is the location of several of Asia's great river systems, which provide water for drinking, irrigation, and other uses for about 1.5 billion people. Recent studies show that at lower elevations, glacial retreat is unlikely to cause significant changes in water availability over the next several decades, but other factors, including groundwater depletion and increasing human water use, could have a greater impact. Higher elevation areas could experience altered water flow in some river basins if current rates of glacial retreat continue, but shifts in the location, intensity, and variability of rain and snow due to climate change will likely have a greater impact on regional water supplies. Himalayan Glaciers: Climate Change, Water Resources, and Water Security makes recommendations and sets guidelines for the future of climate change and water security in the Himalayan Region. This report emphasizes that social changes, such as changing patterns of water use and water management decisions, are likely to have at least as much of an impact on water demand as environmental factors do on water supply. Water scarcity will likely affect the rural and urban poor most severely, as these groups have the least capacity to move to new locations as needed. It is predicted that the region will become increasingly urbanized as cities expand to absorb migrants in search of economic opportunities. As living standards and populations rise, water use will likely increase-for example, as more people have diets rich in meat, more water will be needed for agricultural use. The effects of future climate change could further exacerbate water stress. Himalayan Glaciers: Climate Change, Water Resources, and Water Security explains that changes in the availability of water resources could play an increasing role in political tensions, especially if existing water management institutions do not better account for the social, economic, and ecological complexities of the region. To effectively respond to the effects of climate change, water management systems will need to take into account the social, economic, and ecological complexities of the region. This means it will be important to expand research and monitoring programs to gather more detailed, consistent, and accurate data on demographics, water supply, demand, and scarcity.
Confronting Climate Uncertainty in Water Resources Planning and Project Design
Author: Patrick A. RayPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 1464804788
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Confronting Climate Uncertainty in Water Resources Planning and Project Design describes an approach to facing two fundamental and unavoidable issues brought about by climate change uncertainty in water resources planning and project design. The first is a risk assessment problem. The second relates to risk management. This book provides background on the risks relevant in water systems planning, the different approaches to scenario definition in water system planning, and an introduction to the decision-scaling methodology upon which the decision tree is based. The decision tree is described as a scientifically defensible, repeatable, direct and clear method for demonstrating the robustness of a project to climate change. While applicable to all water resources projects, it allocates effort to projects in a way that is consistent with their potential sensitivity to climate risk. The process was designed to be hierarchical, with different stages or phases of analysis triggered based on the findings of the previous phase. An application example is provided followed by a descriptions of some of the tools available for decision making under uncertainty and methods available for climate risk management. The tool was designed for the World Bank but can be applicable in other scenarios where similar challenges arise.
Climate change impacts and adaptation in Nepal
Author: Bartlett, R.Publisher: IWMI
ISBN: 9290907320
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The impact of climate change (CC) on water resources is likely to affect agricultural systems and food security. This is especially true for Nepal, a least developed country, where a high percentage of the population is dependent on agriculture for its livelihoods. It is thus crucial for Nepal’s leaders and resource managers to draft and begin implementing national adaptation plans. This working paper aims to create a more comprehensive understanding of how the impacts of CC will be realized at different scales in Nepal, from household livelihoods to national food security, and the many institutions governing the ultimate adaptation process.
Water Resources Cooperation between India and Nepal
Author: Ms Monika MandalPublisher: KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9386147017
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Trans-boundary rivers between Nepal and India have long signified both cooperation and dispute. Though both countries are highly interested in mutual cooperation for the development of the shared rivers, their attempt to bring things to a successful solution has been hampered by debate. Several treaties and agreements have been signed over time by these countries, such as the Koshi Agreement, the Mahakali Treaty, the Gandak Agreement, etc. While some of these have generated positive outcomes, others are languishing, for reasons political rather than technical. Nepal is not able to harness its water resources, while India is seeking cooperation in order to utilise the shared water. Lack of trust, negotiations and compromise along with vested political interests have affected the degree of cooperation over shared rivers between India and Nepal. To make cooperation more fruitful, the two countries first need to build trust, identify the merits and demerits, compromise for the sake of the common good, share information with each other and implement the mutually agreed upon cooperation package. The essays in this volume bring together a spectrum of viewpoints on this issue. This volume is the outcome of an international conference on this subject organised by the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata (MAKAIAS) in collaboration with the B. P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation, Embassy of India.
Development and Climate Change in Nepal
Author: Shardul AgrawalaFrom the mountains to the plains
Author: Bharati, LunaPublisher: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
ISBN: 9290908858
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Building Knowledge for Climate Resilience in Nepal
Author: Dinesh Raj BhujuPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Climatic changes
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Contributed briefs grown under the aegis of Climate Change Research Grant Programme, one of the five components of Nepal's Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience moderated by NAST in Nepal.