Changing discourses in the third pole: A systematic review of climate change impact on biodiversity in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

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The climate change research that makes the front page: Is it fit to engage societal action?

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Thirty years of environmental change reduces local, but not regional, diversity of riverine fish assemblages in a Himalayan biodiversity hotspot

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BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION (2022)

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A bibliometric analysis of mountain ecosystem services, 2000-2019

Wenhao Liu et al.

Summary: Research on mountain ecosystem services (MES) has been increasingly focused on mountain water resources, forest resources, land resources, and the impact of climate change and human activities. The future hotspot is the assessment of mountain ecosystem services capacity and value.

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Actions to halt biodiversity loss generally benefit the climate

Yunne-Jai Shin et al.

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Climate Changes and Their Elevational Patterns in the Mountains of the World

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The Effects of Climate Change Scenarios on Carpinus betulus and Carpinus orientalis in Europe

Tugrul Varol et al.

Summary: Global climate change, resulting from human activities, is considered the most important problem currently. This study aims to determine the potential effects of climate change on the distribution areas of Carpinus betulus and Carpinus orientalis species. By modeling future climatic scenarios, it was found that these species may experience population losses and face challenges in migrating to new suitable habitats.

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Plant speciation in the face of recurrent climate changes in the Alps

Christian Parisod

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Scientists' warning of threats to mountains

Dirk S. Schmeller et al.

Summary: Mountains are an integral part of the global life-support system, but they face threats such as climate change, overexploitation, and water abstraction. These threats result in reduced biodiversity, impaired ecosystem functioning, and ultimately impact the well-being of animals and humans.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

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Nature's contributions to people and the Sustainable Development Goals in Nepal

Biraj Adhikari et al.

Summary: The study in Nepal found that despite the positive contribution of Nature's contributions to people (NCPs) towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the NCPs are declining due to direct drivers like land-use change, over-exploitation, and climate change. Certain development interventions such as community forestry and protected areas have been successful in increasing the supply of NCPs. Integration of Indigenous knowledge and local practices has also been effective in improving the provision of NCPs and enhancing livelihoods at local scales.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS (2022)

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Scientific research in the Himalaya: Current state of knowledge, funding paradigm and policy implications

Suresh K. Rana et al.

Summary: This article systematically reviews and evaluates the scientific literature on the Himalayas, finding that agriculture and biological sciences are the dominant fields of research. The research output in the region has been steadily increasing, with the highest funding and scientific contribution from India, China, and the USA. The quality of research publications is generally high, with a significant portion being published in SCI indexed journals.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY (2022)

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Rising slopes-Bibliometrics of mountain research 1900-2019

Wolfgang Gurgiser et al.

Summary: Mountain research has experienced significant development over the past century, with a rapid increase in the number of related publications. Most of the research is focused on the field of science and technology, and the United States and China are the top two countries in terms of publication quantity. There is a high level of variability in research output among different mountain ranges, highlighting the need for more balanced and comprehensive research activities.

PLOS ONE (2022)

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Attitudinal Migration of Species of Fir (Abies spp.) in Adaptation to Climate Change

Oktay Tekin et al.

Summary: Global climate change will directly or indirectly affect all organisms and ecosystems, with plants being the most affected group. To minimize species and population losses, it is important to estimate changes in species' distribution areas and ensure migration mechanisms. This study reveals the potential distribution area changes of the fir tree species in Turkey due to climate change.

WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION (2022)

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Scientists' warning of the impacts of climate change on mountains

Jasper Knight

Summary: Mountain environments are highly sensitive to anthropogenic climate change, leading to unprecedented changes in mountain systems, particularly cryospheric ones. The changing properties of mountains include glaciers and permafrost, mountain hazards and risk, mountain ecosystems and their services, and mountain communities and infrastructure. These properties do not follow a predictable trajectory in response to climate change, indicating different sensitivities to forcing. The interconnections between these properties highlight the need to consider mountains as integrated biophysical systems.

PEERJ (2022)

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Protected areas in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: A regional assessment of the status, distribution, and gaps

Sunita Chaudhary et al.

Summary: Protected areas are crucial for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Efforts have been made to establish protected areas globally, but assessment on protected areas in mountain regions like the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) is lacking. This study found that while the HKH has a significant number of protected areas, there are limitations in terms of ecological representation.

CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE (2022)

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BIOMEDICINE What causes IBS pain? Maybe immune flare-ups

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Climate Change Observations of Indigenous Communities in the Indian Himalaya

Vikram S. Negi et al.

Summary: The study conducted in the western Himalaya region of India documents the perceptions of indigenous communities towards climate change, with a majority agreeing that climate is changing. There is a significant difference in perception between residents of low and high-altitude villages, with more individuals in high-altitude areas believing in an overall warming trend. The study also found that instrumental temperature and rainfall data from nearby meteorological stations, as well as sociodemographic variables such as age, gender, income, and altitude, influenced the climate change perceptions of local inhabitants.

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200 Years of Research on Himalayan Biodiversity: Trends, Gaps, and Policy Implications

Suresh K. Rana et al.

Summary: Global mountains, including the Himalaya, are highly vulnerable ecosystems, especially given climate and land-use changes. Research on Himalayan biodiversity has been increasing over the past 200 years, with a focus on seed plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates. However, some groups like fungi, bacteria, and pteridophytes are understudied.

FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (2021)

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Projected climate change threatens Himalayan brown bear habitat more than human land use

S. A. Dar et al.

Summary: Climate change and land use change are the main drivers affecting habitat selection and future changes for the Himalayan brown bear. High emission scenarios could result in a significant decline of brown bear habitat, while low emission scenarios may lead to a shift in species range to higher elevations. Efforts to incorporate climate change mitigation and adaptation in conservation strategies are crucial for the protection of this iconic species in the region.

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Vulnerability of mammal communities to the combined impacts of anthropic land-use and climate change in the Himalayan conservation landscape of Bhutan

Ugyen Penjor et al.

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Ecosystem services research trends in the water tower of Asia: A bibliometric analysis from the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Pratikshya Kandel et al.

Summary: The study provides a comprehensive overview of ecosystem services research in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, revealing a growing trend in publications, with most studies conducted in China, Nepal, and India. The most commonly used keywords in journal articles are "ecosystem services," and there is a lack of social and political aspects in existing research, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Climate Warming Decreases Plant Diversity but Increases Community Biomass in High-Altitude Grasslands

Kesang Wangchuk et al.

Summary: The rugged Himalayan landscape leads to large variations in site conditions, affecting plant response to warming. A 2-year experiment in Bhutan's high mountains explored the effects of short-term artificial warming on high-altitude grassland vegetation. Results showed that climate warming triggers shifts in vegetation characteristics, with different magnitudes of change depending on site characteristics.

RANGELAND ECOLOGY & MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Contribution of ecosystem services to rural livelihoods in a changing landscape: A case study from the Eastern Himalaya

Nakul Chettri et al.

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Predictive distribution modeling of Swertia bimaculata in Darjeeling-Sikkim Eastern Himalaya using MaxEnt: current and future scenarios

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