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Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal Environment: Himalayas already have hazard network

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Author(s):
Uprety Y, Chaudhary RP, Chettri N
Year:
2014
Journal:
Nature. 505 (7482): 160
Abstract:

Maharaj Pandit calls for the protection of the Himalayas through an international network to monitor environmental risks, develop early-warning systems to detect hazards and provide a better understanding of Himalayan geology and ecology. Such a network is in fact already in place, but it needs more international support if it is to properly effective.

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Exposure What is this?

weather or climate related pathway by which climate change affects health

    Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster
    • Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster: Flood, Wildfire
Geographic Feature What is this?

resource focuses on specific type of geography

    Freshwater, Mountain
Geographic Location What is this?

resource focuses on specific location

    Non-United States
    • Non-United States: Asia
Health Impact What is this?

specification of health effect or disease related to climate change exposure

    General Health Impact
Resource Type What is this?

format or standard characteristic of resource

    Commentary/Opinion
Special Topic What is this?

related topics that intersect with those captured in other filters

    Adaptation, Communication
    • Adaptation, Communication: Adaptation Co-Benefit/Co-Harm, Early Warning System
    • Adaptation, Communication: Policymaker
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