Environmental Change in the Himalayan Region
Author | : Anup Saikia |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 2019-02-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783030033620 |
ISBN-13 | : 3030033627 |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Download or read book Environmental Change in the Himalayan Region written by Anup Saikia and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.