Publications
Journal Articles
51.
Linsbauer, A; Frey, H; Haeberli, W; Machguth, H; Azam, M F; Allen, S
Modelling glacier-bed overdeepenings and possible future lakes for the glaciers in the Himalaya--Karakoram region Journal Article
In: Annals of Glaciology, vol. 57, no. 71, pp. 119–130, 2016.
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@article{Linsbauer2016,
title = {Modelling glacier-bed overdeepenings and possible future lakes for the glaciers in the Himalaya--Karakoram region},
author = {A Linsbauer and H Frey and W Haeberli and H Machguth and M F Azam and S Allen},
doi = {10.3189/2016aog71a627},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Annals of Glaciology},
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number = {71},
pages = {119--130},
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50.
Allen, S K; Rastner, P; Arora, M; Huggel, C; Stoffel, M
Lake outburst and debris flow disaster at Kedarnath, June 2013: hydrometeorological triggering and topographic predisposition Journal Article
In: Landslides, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 1479-1491, 2016, (cited By 57).
@article{Allen2016,
title = {Lake outburst and debris flow disaster at Kedarnath, June 2013: hydrometeorological triggering and topographic predisposition},
author = {S K Allen and P Rastner and M Arora and C Huggel and M Stoffel},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84929683443&doi=10.1007%2fs10346-015-0584-3&partnerID=40&md5=44c141e8f0468818388abfa69af74858},
doi = {10.1007/s10346-015-0584-3},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Landslides},
volume = {13},
number = {6},
pages = {1479-1491},
abstract = {Heavy rainfall in June 2013 triggered flash flooding and landslides throughout the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing more than 6000 people. The vast majority of fatalities and destruction resulted directly from a lake outburst and debris flow disaster originating from above the village of Kedarnath on June 16 and 17. Here, we provide a systematic analysis of the contributing factors leading to the Kedarnath disaster, both in terms of hydrometeorological triggering and topographic predisposition. Topographic characteristics of the lake watershed above Kedarnath are compared with other glacial lakes across the north-western Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and implications for glacier lake outburst hazard assessment in a changing climate are discussed. Our analysis suggests that the early onset of heavy monsoon rainfall (390 mm, June 10–17) immediately following a 4-week period of unusually rapid snow cover depletion and elevated streamflow was the crucial hydrometeorological factor, resulting in slope saturation and significant run-off into the small seasonal glacial lake. Between mid-May and mid-June 2013, snow-covered area above Kedarnath decreased by around 50 %. The unusual situation of the lake being dammed in a steep, unstable paraglacial environment but fed entirely from snowmelt and rainfall within a fluvial dominated watershed is important in the context of this disaster. A simple scheme enabling large-scale recognition of such an unfavourable topographic setting is introduced. In view of projected 21st century changes in monsoon timing and heavy precipitation in South Asia, more emphasis should be given to potential hydrometeorological triggering of lake outburst and debris flow disasters in the Himalaya. © 2015, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.},
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Heavy rainfall in June 2013 triggered flash flooding and landslides throughout the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing more than 6000 people. The vast majority of fatalities and destruction resulted directly from a lake outburst and debris flow disaster originating from above the village of Kedarnath on June 16 and 17. Here, we provide a systematic analysis of the contributing factors leading to the Kedarnath disaster, both in terms of hydrometeorological triggering and topographic predisposition. Topographic characteristics of the lake watershed above Kedarnath are compared with other glacial lakes across the north-western Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and implications for glacier lake outburst hazard assessment in a changing climate are discussed. Our analysis suggests that the early onset of heavy monsoon rainfall (390 mm, June 10–17) immediately following a 4-week period of unusually rapid snow cover depletion and elevated streamflow was the crucial hydrometeorological factor, resulting in slope saturation and significant run-off into the small seasonal glacial lake. Between mid-May and mid-June 2013, snow-covered area above Kedarnath decreased by around 50 %. The unusual situation of the lake being dammed in a steep, unstable paraglacial environment but fed entirely from snowmelt and rainfall within a fluvial dominated watershed is important in the context of this disaster. A simple scheme enabling large-scale recognition of such an unfavourable topographic setting is introduced. In view of projected 21st century changes in monsoon timing and heavy precipitation in South Asia, more emphasis should be given to potential hydrometeorological triggering of lake outburst and debris flow disasters in the Himalaya. © 2015, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
49.
Allen, S K; Fiddes, J; Linsbauer, A; Randhawa, S S; Saklani, B; Salzmann, N
Permafrost studies in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh Journal Article
In: Current Science, vol. 11, pp. 257–260, 2016.
Tags:
@article{Allen2016c,
title = {Permafrost studies in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh},
author = {S K Allen and J Fiddes and A Linsbauer and S S Randhawa and B Saklani and N Salzmann},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Current Science},
volume = {11},
pages = {257--260},
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48.
Cox, S C; McSaveney, M J; Spencer, J; Allen, S K; Ashraf, S; Hancox, G T; Sirguey, P; Salichon, J; Ferris, B G
Rock avalanche on 14 July 2014 from Hillary Ridge, Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand Journal Article
In: Landslides, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 395–402, 2015, ISSN: 1612-510X.
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@article{Cox2015,
title = {Rock avalanche on 14 July 2014 from Hillary Ridge, Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand},
author = {S C Cox and M J McSaveney and J Spencer and S K Allen and S Ashraf and G T Hancox and P Sirguey and J Salichon and B G Ferris},
url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10346-015-0556-7},
doi = {10.1007/s10346-015-0556-7},
issn = {1612-510X},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-04-01},
journal = {Landslides},
volume = {12},
number = {2},
pages = {395--402},
publisher = {Springer Berlin Heidelberg},
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pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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47.
Kumar, P; Kotlarski, S; Moseley, C; Sieck, K; Frey, H; Stoffel, M; Jacob, D
Response of Karakoram-Himalayan glaciers to climate variability and climatic change: A regional climate model assessment Journal Article
In: Geophysical Research Letters, vol. 42, pp. 1–8, 2015.
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@article{Kumar2015,
title = {Response of Karakoram-Himalayan glaciers to climate variability and climatic change: A regional climate model assessment},
author = {P Kumar and S Kotlarski and C Moseley and K Sieck and H Frey and M Stoffel and D Jacob},
doi = {10.1002/2015gl063392},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Geophysical Research Letters},
volume = {42},
pages = {1--8},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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46.
Drenkhan, Fabian; Carey, Mark; Huggel, Christian; Seidel, Jochen; Oré, María Teresa
The changing water cycle: climatic and socioeconomic drivers of water-related changes in the Andes of Peru Journal Article
In: Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water, vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 715–733, 2015, ISSN: 20491948.
@article{Drenkhan2015,
title = {The changing water cycle: climatic and socioeconomic drivers of water-related changes in the Andes of Peru},
author = {Fabian Drenkhan and Mark Carey and Christian Huggel and Jochen Seidel and María Teresa Oré},
url = {http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/wat2.1105},
doi = {10.1002/wat2.1105},
issn = {20491948},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water},
volume = {2},
number = {6},
pages = {715--733},
abstract = {Water resources in high mountains play a fundamental role for societies and ecosystems both locally and downstream. Impacts of global change, including climate change, glacier shrinkage, and socioeconomic forces related to demographics, agroindustrial development, and hydroelectricity generation, pose new hydrological risks for human livelihoods. However, these hydroclimatic and socioeconomic drivers of water resource change are often poorly quantified and interconnected, while data scarcity poses challenges in these regions. Here we review the state of knowledge for two major catchments in the Peruvian Andes, which hold the largest tropical glacier mass worldwide: the Santa River (Cordillera Blanca) and Vilcanota River (Cordillera Vilcanota). Our integrative review of water resource change and comparative discharge analysis of two gauging stations in the Santa and Vilcanota River catchments show that the future provision of water resources is a concern to regional societies and must be factored more carefully into water management policies. In this context, observed hydroclimatic and socioeconomic changes represent important drivers of water availability, allocation, and conflicts over water resources. The legal framework and decentralized institutional architecture in Peru could potentially provide a basis for participatory integrative water management; however, unequal power relations, institutional fragility and increasing competition over water resources hamper these efforts. We identify several research gaps, including the need for more in situ data, cultural analyses, and a risk-based framework that combines climate-related hazards with human and natural vulnerabilities. Finally, this review suggests that future adaptation plans for water management should better link science, society, and policy.},
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Water resources in high mountains play a fundamental role for societies and ecosystems both locally and downstream. Impacts of global change, including climate change, glacier shrinkage, and socioeconomic forces related to demographics, agroindustrial development, and hydroelectricity generation, pose new hydrological risks for human livelihoods. However, these hydroclimatic and socioeconomic drivers of water resource change are often poorly quantified and interconnected, while data scarcity poses challenges in these regions. Here we review the state of knowledge for two major catchments in the Peruvian Andes, which hold the largest tropical glacier mass worldwide: the Santa River (Cordillera Blanca) and Vilcanota River (Cordillera Vilcanota). Our integrative review of water resource change and comparative discharge analysis of two gauging stations in the Santa and Vilcanota River catchments show that the future provision of water resources is a concern to regional societies and must be factored more carefully into water management policies. In this context, observed hydroclimatic and socioeconomic changes represent important drivers of water availability, allocation, and conflicts over water resources. The legal framework and decentralized institutional architecture in Peru could potentially provide a basis for participatory integrative water management; however, unequal power relations, institutional fragility and increasing competition over water resources hamper these efforts. We identify several research gaps, including the need for more in situ data, cultural analyses, and a risk-based framework that combines climate-related hazards with human and natural vulnerabilities. Finally, this review suggests that future adaptation plans for water management should better link science, society, and policy.
45.
Molina, Edwin; Schauwecker, Simone; Huggel, Christian; Haeberli, Wilfried; Cochachin, Alejo; Condom, Thomas; Drenkhan, Fabian; Giraldez, Claudia; Salzmann, Nadine; Jiménez, L; Montoya, Nilton; Rado, Maxwell; Chaparro, Nnicacio; Samata, J; Suarez, Wilson; Sikos, Felipe
Iniciación de un monitoreo del balance de masa en el glaciar Suyuparina, Cordillera Vilcanota, Perú Journal Article
In: Climate Change in the Tropical Andes, vol. 2, pp. 1–14, 2015.
Tags:
@article{Molina2015,
title = {Iniciación de un monitoreo del balance de masa en el glaciar Suyuparina, Cordillera Vilcanota, Perú},
author = {Edwin Molina and Simone Schauwecker and Christian Huggel and Wilfried Haeberli and Alejo Cochachin and Thomas Condom and Fabian Drenkhan and Claudia Giraldez and Nadine Salzmann and L Jiménez and Nilton Montoya and Maxwell Rado and Nnicacio Chaparro and J Samata and Wilson Suarez and Felipe Sikos},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Climate Change in the Tropical Andes},
volume = {2},
pages = {1--14},
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44.
Huggel, C; Stone, D; Eicken, H; Hansen, G
Potential and limitations of the attribution of climate change impacts for informing loss and damage discussions and policies Journal Article
In: Climatic Change, vol. 133, no. 3, pp. 453-467, 2015, (cited By 20).
@article{Huggel2015,
title = {Potential and limitations of the attribution of climate change impacts for informing loss and damage discussions and policies},
author = {C Huggel and D Stone and H Eicken and G Hansen},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84948064128&doi=10.1007%2fs10584-015-1441-z&partnerID=40&md5=d7af1cddd0456cb4bbec3c96c6121d56},
doi = {10.1007/s10584-015-1441-z},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Climatic Change},
volume = {133},
number = {3},
pages = {453-467},
abstract = {The issue of climate related loss and damage (L&D) has re-emerged and gained significant traction in international climate policy in recent years. However, many aspects remain unclear, including how aspects of liability and compensation in relation with L&D will be treated under the UNFCCC, human rights and environmental law. Furthermore, the type of scientific evidence required to link climate change impacts for each of these L&D mechanisms needs to be clarified. Here we analyze to which degree different types of scientific evidence can inform L&D discussions and policies. We distinguish between (i) L&D observation, (ii) understanding causation, and (iii) linking L&D to anthropogenic emissions through attribution studies. We draw on three case studies from Australia, Colombia and Alaska to demonstrate the relevance of the different types of evidence. We then discuss the potential and limitations of these types of scientific evidence, in particular attribution, for informing current L&D discussions and policies. Attribution (iii) sets the highest bar, but also provides the most complete set of information to support adaptation, risk reduction and L&D policies. However, rather than suggesting that attribution is a necessary requirement for L&D policies we want to highlight its potential for facilitating a more thematically structured, and thus hopefully a more constructive, policy and justice discussion. © 2015, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.},
note = {cited By 20},
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tppubtype = {article}
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The issue of climate related loss and damage (L&D) has re-emerged and gained significant traction in international climate policy in recent years. However, many aspects remain unclear, including how aspects of liability and compensation in relation with L&D will be treated under the UNFCCC, human rights and environmental law. Furthermore, the type of scientific evidence required to link climate change impacts for each of these L&D mechanisms needs to be clarified. Here we analyze to which degree different types of scientific evidence can inform L&D discussions and policies. We distinguish between (i) L&D observation, (ii) understanding causation, and (iii) linking L&D to anthropogenic emissions through attribution studies. We draw on three case studies from Australia, Colombia and Alaska to demonstrate the relevance of the different types of evidence. We then discuss the potential and limitations of these types of scientific evidence, in particular attribution, for informing current L&D discussions and policies. Attribution (iii) sets the highest bar, but also provides the most complete set of information to support adaptation, risk reduction and L&D policies. However, rather than suggesting that attribution is a necessary requirement for L&D policies we want to highlight its potential for facilitating a more thematically structured, and thus hopefully a more constructive, policy and justice discussion. © 2015, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.
43.
Roser, D; Huggel, C; Ohndorf, M; Wallimann-Helmer, I
Advancing the interdisciplinary dialogue on climate justice Journal Article
In: Climatic Change, vol. 133, no. 3, pp. 349-359, 2015, (cited By 5).
Links | Tags:
@article{Roser2015,
title = {Advancing the interdisciplinary dialogue on climate justice},
author = {D Roser and C Huggel and M Ohndorf and I Wallimann-Helmer},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84947868703&doi=10.1007%2fs10584-015-1556-2&partnerID=40&md5=e5c029c0bb6391f15440da32a804e4cb},
doi = {10.1007/s10584-015-1556-2},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Climatic Change},
volume = {133},
number = {3},
pages = {349-359},
note = {cited By 5},
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pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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42.
Jurt, C; Burga, M D; Vicuña, L; Huggel, C; Orlove, B
Local perceptions in climate change debates: insights from case studies in the Alps and the Andes Journal Article
In: Climatic Change, vol. 133, no. 3, pp. 511-523, 2015, (cited By 18).
@article{Jurt2015,
title = {Local perceptions in climate change debates: insights from case studies in the Alps and the Andes},
author = {C Jurt and M D Burga and L Vicuña and C Huggel and B Orlove},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84948121249&doi=10.1007%2fs10584-015-1529-5&partnerID=40&md5=ed0de5a87f03fdf9b27c5f5f8e86aded},
doi = {10.1007/s10584-015-1529-5},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Climatic Change},
volume = {133},
number = {3},
pages = {511-523},
abstract = {The importance of integrating local perspectives into international debates about climate change has received increasing attention. Local perspectives on the impacts of climate change often focus on issues of loss and harm and support the widely recognized need for global responses to climate change as suggested by scientists and international institutions. Here we argue that local perspectives need to be addressed not only from outside communities but also from inside in order to understand people’s responses to climate change: their concerns, their understanding of themselves as members of particular groups and their position in the world, their view on responsibilities for causing climate change, and their perceptions of possible responses. The ethnographic work at two study sites, one in Carhuaz, Cordillera Blanca, Peru, and one in Stilfs, South Tyrolean Alps, Italy, identifies dominant perceptions on climate change at each site with a particular focus on glacier retreat. The case studies show that the view on the need for global action as response to climate change is not necessarily shared throughout the world, and thus presents a challenge to global collaboration. © 2015, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.},
note = {cited By 18},
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The importance of integrating local perspectives into international debates about climate change has received increasing attention. Local perspectives on the impacts of climate change often focus on issues of loss and harm and support the widely recognized need for global responses to climate change as suggested by scientists and international institutions. Here we argue that local perspectives need to be addressed not only from outside communities but also from inside in order to understand people’s responses to climate change: their concerns, their understanding of themselves as members of particular groups and their position in the world, their view on responsibilities for causing climate change, and their perceptions of possible responses. The ethnographic work at two study sites, one in Carhuaz, Cordillera Blanca, Peru, and one in Stilfs, South Tyrolean Alps, Italy, identifies dominant perceptions on climate change at each site with a particular focus on glacier retreat. The case studies show that the view on the need for global action as response to climate change is not necessarily shared throughout the world, and thus presents a challenge to global collaboration. © 2015, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.
41.
Frank, F; McArdell, B W; Huggel, C; Vieli, A
The importance of entrainment and bulking on debris flow runout modeling: Examples from the Swiss Alps Journal Article
In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, vol. 15, no. 11, pp. 2569-2583, 2015, (cited By 38).
@article{Frank2015,
title = {The importance of entrainment and bulking on debris flow runout modeling: Examples from the Swiss Alps},
author = {F Frank and B W McArdell and C Huggel and A Vieli},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84949550309&doi=10.5194%2fnhess-15-2569-2015&partnerID=40&md5=190e6cd97c5904a523e2dbe58e341484},
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year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences},
volume = {15},
number = {11},
pages = {2569-2583},
abstract = {This study describes an investigation of channel-bed entrainment of sediment by debris flows. An entrainment model, developed using field data from debris flows at the Illgraben catchment, Switzerland, was incorporated into the existing RAMMS debris-flow model, which solves the 2-D shallow-water equations for granular flows. In the entrainment model, an empirical relationship between maximum shear stress and measured erosion is used to determine the maximum potential erosion depth. Additionally, the average rate of erosion, measured at the same field site, is used to constrain the erosion rate. The model predicts plausible erosion values in comparison with field data from highly erosive debris flow events at the Spreitgraben torrent channel, Switzerland in 2010, without any adjustment to the coefficients in the entrainment model. We find that by including bulking due to entrainment (e.g., by channel erosion) in runout models a more realistic flow pattern is produced than in simulations where entrainment is not included. In detail, simulations without entrainment show more lateral outflow from the channel where it has not been observed in the field. Therefore the entrainment model may be especially useful for practical applications such as hazard analysis and mapping, as well as scientific case studies of erosive debris flows. © Author(s) 2015.},
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This study describes an investigation of channel-bed entrainment of sediment by debris flows. An entrainment model, developed using field data from debris flows at the Illgraben catchment, Switzerland, was incorporated into the existing RAMMS debris-flow model, which solves the 2-D shallow-water equations for granular flows. In the entrainment model, an empirical relationship between maximum shear stress and measured erosion is used to determine the maximum potential erosion depth. Additionally, the average rate of erosion, measured at the same field site, is used to constrain the erosion rate. The model predicts plausible erosion values in comparison with field data from highly erosive debris flow events at the Spreitgraben torrent channel, Switzerland in 2010, without any adjustment to the coefficients in the entrainment model. We find that by including bulking due to entrainment (e.g., by channel erosion) in runout models a more realistic flow pattern is produced than in simulations where entrainment is not included. In detail, simulations without entrainment show more lateral outflow from the channel where it has not been observed in the field. Therefore the entrainment model may be especially useful for practical applications such as hazard analysis and mapping, as well as scientific case studies of erosive debris flows. © Author(s) 2015.
40.
Neukom, R; Rohrer, M; Calanca, P; Salzmann, N; Huggel, C; Acuña, D; Christie, D A; Morales, M S
Facing unprecedented drying of the Central Andes? Precipitation variability over the period AD 1000-2100 Journal Article
In: Environmental Research Letters, vol. 10, no. 8, 2015, (cited By 32).
@article{Neukom2015,
title = {Facing unprecedented drying of the Central Andes? Precipitation variability over the period AD 1000-2100},
author = {R Neukom and M Rohrer and P Calanca and N Salzmann and C Huggel and D Acuña and D A Christie and M S Morales},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84941672924&doi=10.1088%2f1748-9326%2f10%2f8%2f084017&partnerID=40&md5=de67b214b892d1d72fb84c673168bf0f},
doi = {10.1088/1748-9326/10/8/084017},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Environmental Research Letters},
volume = {10},
number = {8},
abstract = {Projected future trends in water availability are associated with large uncertainties in many regions of the globe. In mountain areas with complex topography, climate models have often limited capabilities to adequately simulate the precipitation variability on small spatial scales. Also, their validation is hampered by typically very low station density. In the Central Andes of South America, a semi-arid high-mountain region with strong seasonality, zonal wind in the upper troposphere is a good proxy for interannual precipitation variability. Here, we combine instrumental measurements, reanalysis and paleoclimate data, and a 57-member ensemble of CMIP5 model simulations to assess changes in Central Andes precipitation over the period AD 1000-2100. This new database allows us to put future projections of precipitation into a previously missing multi-centennial and pre-industrial context. Our results confirm the relationship between regional summer precipitation and 200 hPa zonal wind in the Central Andes, with stronger Westerly winds leading to decreased precipitation. The period of instrumental coverage (1965-2010) is slightly dryer compared to pre-industrial times as represented by control simulations, simulations from the past Millennium, ice core data from Quelccaya ice cap and a tree-ring based precipitation reconstruction. The model ensemble identifies a clear reduction in precipitation already in the early 21st century: the 10 year running mean model uncertainty range (ensemble 16-84% spread) is continuously above the pre-industrial mean after AD 2023 (AD 2028) until the end of the 21st century in the RCP2.6 (RCP8.5) emission scenario. Average precipitation over AD 2071-2100 is outside the range of natural pre-industrial variability in 47 of the 57 model simulations for both emission scenarios. The ensemble median fraction of dry years (defined by the 5th percentile in pre-industrial conditions) is projected to increase by a factor of 4 until 2071-2100 in the RCP8.5 scenario. Even under the strong reduction of greenhouse gas emissions projected by the RCP2.6 scenario, the Central Andes will experience a reduction in precipitation outside pre-industrial natural variability. This is of concern for the Central Andes, because society and economy are highly vulnerable to changes in the hydrological cycle and already have to face decreases in fresh water availability caused by glacier retreat. © 2015 IOP Publishing Ltd.},
note = {cited By 32},
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Projected future trends in water availability are associated with large uncertainties in many regions of the globe. In mountain areas with complex topography, climate models have often limited capabilities to adequately simulate the precipitation variability on small spatial scales. Also, their validation is hampered by typically very low station density. In the Central Andes of South America, a semi-arid high-mountain region with strong seasonality, zonal wind in the upper troposphere is a good proxy for interannual precipitation variability. Here, we combine instrumental measurements, reanalysis and paleoclimate data, and a 57-member ensemble of CMIP5 model simulations to assess changes in Central Andes precipitation over the period AD 1000-2100. This new database allows us to put future projections of precipitation into a previously missing multi-centennial and pre-industrial context. Our results confirm the relationship between regional summer precipitation and 200 hPa zonal wind in the Central Andes, with stronger Westerly winds leading to decreased precipitation. The period of instrumental coverage (1965-2010) is slightly dryer compared to pre-industrial times as represented by control simulations, simulations from the past Millennium, ice core data from Quelccaya ice cap and a tree-ring based precipitation reconstruction. The model ensemble identifies a clear reduction in precipitation already in the early 21st century: the 10 year running mean model uncertainty range (ensemble 16-84% spread) is continuously above the pre-industrial mean after AD 2023 (AD 2028) until the end of the 21st century in the RCP2.6 (RCP8.5) emission scenario. Average precipitation over AD 2071-2100 is outside the range of natural pre-industrial variability in 47 of the 57 model simulations for both emission scenarios. The ensemble median fraction of dry years (defined by the 5th percentile in pre-industrial conditions) is projected to increase by a factor of 4 until 2071-2100 in the RCP8.5 scenario. Even under the strong reduction of greenhouse gas emissions projected by the RCP2.6 scenario, the Central Andes will experience a reduction in precipitation outside pre-industrial natural variability. This is of concern for the Central Andes, because society and economy are highly vulnerable to changes in the hydrological cycle and already have to face decreases in fresh water availability caused by glacier retreat. © 2015 IOP Publishing Ltd.
39.
Stähli, M; Sättele, M; Huggel, C; McArdell, B W; Lehmann, P; Herwijnen, A Van; Berne, A; Schleiss, M; Ferrari, A; Kos, A; Or, D; Springman, S M
Monitoring and prediction in early warning systems for rapid mass movements Journal Article
In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 905-917, 2015, (cited By 56).
@article{Staehli2015,
title = {Monitoring and prediction in early warning systems for rapid mass movements},
author = {M Stähli and M Sättele and C Huggel and B W McArdell and P Lehmann and A Van Herwijnen and A Berne and M Schleiss and A Ferrari and A Kos and D Or and S M Springman},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84928751737&doi=10.5194%2fnhess-15-905-2015&partnerID=40&md5=f4c41ec90850325a561f4af0dd80f5a2},
doi = {10.5194/nhess-15-905-2015},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {905-917},
abstract = {Rapid mass movements (RMM) pose a substantial risk to people and infrastructure. Reliable and cost-efficient measures have to be taken to reduce this risk. One of these measures includes establishing and advancing the state of practice in the application of early warning systems (EWSs). EWSs have been developed during the past decades and are rapidly increasing. In this paper, we focus on the technical part of EWSs, i.e., the prediction and timely recognition of imminent hazards, as well as on monitoring slopes at risk and released mass movements. Recent innovations in assessing spatial precipitation, monitoring and precursors of the triggering and deformation of RMM offer new opportunities for next-generation EWSs. However, technical advancement can only be transferred into more reliable, operational EWSs with an adequate well-instructed dedicated staff. To this end, an intense dialog between scientists, engineers and those in charge of warning, as well as further experience with new comprehensive prototype systems jointly operated by scientists and practitioners, will be essential. © Author(s) 2015. CC Attribution 3.0 License.},
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Rapid mass movements (RMM) pose a substantial risk to people and infrastructure. Reliable and cost-efficient measures have to be taken to reduce this risk. One of these measures includes establishing and advancing the state of practice in the application of early warning systems (EWSs). EWSs have been developed during the past decades and are rapidly increasing. In this paper, we focus on the technical part of EWSs, i.e., the prediction and timely recognition of imminent hazards, as well as on monitoring slopes at risk and released mass movements. Recent innovations in assessing spatial precipitation, monitoring and precursors of the triggering and deformation of RMM offer new opportunities for next-generation EWSs. However, technical advancement can only be transferred into more reliable, operational EWSs with an adequate well-instructed dedicated staff. To this end, an intense dialog between scientists, engineers and those in charge of warning, as well as further experience with new comprehensive prototype systems jointly operated by scientists and practitioners, will be essential. © Author(s) 2015. CC Attribution 3.0 License.
38.
Huggel, C; Raissig, A; Rohrer, M; Romero, G; Diaz, A; Salzmann, N
How useful and reliable are disaster databases in the context of climate and global change? A comparative case study analysis in Peru Journal Article
In: Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 475-485, 2015, (cited By 22).
@article{Huggel2015a,
title = {How useful and reliable are disaster databases in the context of climate and global change? A comparative case study analysis in Peru},
author = {C Huggel and A Raissig and M Rohrer and G Romero and A Diaz and N Salzmann},
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year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences},
volume = {15},
number = {3},
pages = {475-485},
abstract = {Damage caused by weather- and climate-related disasters have increased over the past decades, and growing exposure and wealth have been identified as main drivers of this increase. Disaster databases are a primary tool for the analysis of disaster characteristics and trends at global or national scales, and they support disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. However, the quality, consistency and completeness of different disaster databases are highly variable. Even though such variation critically influences the outcome of any study, comparative analyses of different databases are still rare to date. Furthermore, there is an unequal geographic distribution of current disaster trend studies, with developing countries being underrepresented. Here, we analyze three different disaster databases in the developing-country context of Peru: a global database (Emergency Events Database: EM-DAT), a multinational Latin American database (DesInventar) and a national database (Peruvian National Information System for the Prevention of Disasters: SINPAD). The analysis is performed across three dimensions: (1) spatial scales, from local to regional (provincial) and national scale; (2) timescales, from single events to decadal trends; and (3) disaster categories and metrics, including the number of single disaster event occurrence, or people killed and affected. Results show limited changes in disaster occurrence in the Cusco and Apurímac regions in southern Peru over the past four decades but strong positive trends in people affected at the national scale. We furthermore found large variations of the disaster metrics studied over different spatial and temporal scales, depending on the disaster database analyzed. We conclude and recommend that the type, method and source of documentation should be carefully evaluated for any analysis of disaster databases; reporting criteria should be improved and documentation efforts strengthened. © Author(s) 2015.},
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Damage caused by weather- and climate-related disasters have increased over the past decades, and growing exposure and wealth have been identified as main drivers of this increase. Disaster databases are a primary tool for the analysis of disaster characteristics and trends at global or national scales, and they support disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. However, the quality, consistency and completeness of different disaster databases are highly variable. Even though such variation critically influences the outcome of any study, comparative analyses of different databases are still rare to date. Furthermore, there is an unequal geographic distribution of current disaster trend studies, with developing countries being underrepresented. Here, we analyze three different disaster databases in the developing-country context of Peru: a global database (Emergency Events Database: EM-DAT), a multinational Latin American database (DesInventar) and a national database (Peruvian National Information System for the Prevention of Disasters: SINPAD). The analysis is performed across three dimensions: (1) spatial scales, from local to regional (provincial) and national scale; (2) timescales, from single events to decadal trends; and (3) disaster categories and metrics, including the number of single disaster event occurrence, or people killed and affected. Results show limited changes in disaster occurrence in the Cusco and Apurímac regions in southern Peru over the past four decades but strong positive trends in people affected at the national scale. We furthermore found large variations of the disaster metrics studied over different spatial and temporal scales, depending on the disaster database analyzed. We conclude and recommend that the type, method and source of documentation should be carefully evaluated for any analysis of disaster databases; reporting criteria should be improved and documentation efforts strengthened. © Author(s) 2015.
37.
Huggel, C; Scheel, M; Albrecht, F; Andres, N; Calanca, P; Jurt, C; Khabarov, N; Mira-Salama, D; Rohrer, M; Salzmann, N; Silva, Y; Silvestre, E; Vicuña, L; Zappa, M
A framework for the science contribution in climate adaptation: Experiences from science-policy processes in the Andes Journal Article
In: Environmental Science and Policy, vol. 47, pp. 80-94, 2015, (cited By 33).
@article{Huggel2015b,
title = {A framework for the science contribution in climate adaptation: Experiences from science-policy processes in the Andes},
author = {C Huggel and M Scheel and F Albrecht and N Andres and P Calanca and C Jurt and N Khabarov and D Mira-Salama and M Rohrer and N Salzmann and Y Silva and E Silvestre and L Vicuña and M Zappa},
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year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Environmental Science and Policy},
volume = {47},
pages = {80-94},
abstract = {As significant impacts of climate change are increasingly considered unavoidable, adaptation has become a policy priority. It is generally agreed that science is important for the adaptation process but specific guidance on how and to what degree science should contribute and be embedded in this process is still limited which is at odds with the high demand for science contributions to climate adaptation by international organizations, national governments and others. Here we present and analyze experiences from the tropical Andes based on a recent science-policy process on the national and supra-national government level. During this process a framework for the science contribution in climate adaptation has been developed; it consists of three stages, including (1) the framing and problem definition, (2) the scientific assessment of climate, impacts, vulnerabilities and risks, and (3) the evaluation of adaptation options and their implementation. A large amount of methods has been analyzed for stage (2), and a number of major climate adaptation projects in the region assessed for (3). Our study underlines the importance of joint problem framing among various scientific and non-scientific actors, definition of socio-environmental systems, time frames, and a more intense interaction of social and physical climate and impact sciences. Scientifically, the scarcity of environmental, social and economic data in regions like the Andes continue to represent a limitation to adaptation, and further investments into coordinated socio-environmental monitoring, data availability and sharing are essential. © 2014.},
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As significant impacts of climate change are increasingly considered unavoidable, adaptation has become a policy priority. It is generally agreed that science is important for the adaptation process but specific guidance on how and to what degree science should contribute and be embedded in this process is still limited which is at odds with the high demand for science contributions to climate adaptation by international organizations, national governments and others. Here we present and analyze experiences from the tropical Andes based on a recent science-policy process on the national and supra-national government level. During this process a framework for the science contribution in climate adaptation has been developed; it consists of three stages, including (1) the framing and problem definition, (2) the scientific assessment of climate, impacts, vulnerabilities and risks, and (3) the evaluation of adaptation options and their implementation. A large amount of methods has been analyzed for stage (2), and a number of major climate adaptation projects in the region assessed for (3). Our study underlines the importance of joint problem framing among various scientific and non-scientific actors, definition of socio-environmental systems, time frames, and a more intense interaction of social and physical climate and impact sciences. Scientifically, the scarcity of environmental, social and economic data in regions like the Andes continue to represent a limitation to adaptation, and further investments into coordinated socio-environmental monitoring, data availability and sharing are essential. © 2014.
36.
Schauwecker, S; Rohrer, M; Huggel, C; Kulkarni, A; Ramanathan, A L; Salzmann, N; Stoffel, M; Brock, B
Remotely sensed debris thickness mapping of Bara Shigri Glacier, Indian Himalaya Journal Article
In: Journal of Glaciology, vol. 61, no. 228, pp. 675-688, 2015, (cited By 27).
@article{Schauwecker2015,
title = {Remotely sensed debris thickness mapping of Bara Shigri Glacier, Indian Himalaya},
author = {S Schauwecker and M Rohrer and C Huggel and A Kulkarni and A L Ramanathan and N Salzmann and M Stoffel and B Brock},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84942436049&doi=10.3189%2f2015JoG14J102&partnerID=40&md5=e92f8d3707bd399e619a990fcedc9ce0},
doi = {10.3189/2015JoG14J102},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Glaciology},
volume = {61},
number = {228},
pages = {675-688},
abstract = {Despite the important role of supraglacial debris in ablation, knowledge of debris thickness on Himalayan glaciers is sparse. A recently developed method based on reanalysis data and thermal band satellite imagery has proved to be potentially suitable for debris thickness estimation without the need for detailed field data. In this study, we further develop the method and discuss possibilities and limitations arising from its application to a glacier in the Himalaya with scarce in situ data. Surface temperature patterns are consistent for 13 scenes of Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) and Landsat 7 imagery and correlate well with incoming shortwave radiation and air temperature. We use an energy-balance approach to subtract these radiation or air temperature effects, in order to estimate debris thickness patterns as a function of surface temperature. Both incoming shortwave and longwave radiation are estimated with reasonable accuracy when applying parameterizations and reanalysis data. However, the model likely underestimates debris thickness, probably due to incorrect representation of vertical debris temperature profiles, the rate of heat storage and turbulent sensible heat flux. Moreover, the uncertainty of the result was found to increase significantly with thicker debris, a promising result since ablation is enhanced by thin debris of 1-2 cm.},
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Despite the important role of supraglacial debris in ablation, knowledge of debris thickness on Himalayan glaciers is sparse. A recently developed method based on reanalysis data and thermal band satellite imagery has proved to be potentially suitable for debris thickness estimation without the need for detailed field data. In this study, we further develop the method and discuss possibilities and limitations arising from its application to a glacier in the Himalaya with scarce in situ data. Surface temperature patterns are consistent for 13 scenes of Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) and Landsat 7 imagery and correlate well with incoming shortwave radiation and air temperature. We use an energy-balance approach to subtract these radiation or air temperature effects, in order to estimate debris thickness patterns as a function of surface temperature. Both incoming shortwave and longwave radiation are estimated with reasonable accuracy when applying parameterizations and reanalysis data. However, the model likely underestimates debris thickness, probably due to incorrect representation of vertical debris temperature profiles, the rate of heat storage and turbulent sensible heat flux. Moreover, the uncertainty of the result was found to increase significantly with thicker debris, a promising result since ablation is enhanced by thin debris of 1-2 cm.
35.
Frey, H; Machguth, H; Huss, M; Huggel, C; Bajracharya, S; Bolch, T; Kulkarni, A; Linsbauer, A; Salzmann, N; Stoffel, M
Estimating the volume of glaciers in the Himalayan--Karakoram region using different methods Journal Article
In: The Cryosphere, vol. 8, pp. 2313–2333, 2014.
Links | Tags:
@article{Frey2014,
title = {Estimating the volume of glaciers in the Himalayan--Karakoram region using different methods},
author = {H Frey and H Machguth and M Huss and C Huggel and S Bajracharya and T Bolch and A Kulkarni and A Linsbauer and N Salzmann and M Stoffel},
doi = {10.5194/tc-8-2313-2014},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-12-01},
journal = {The Cryosphere},
volume = {8},
pages = {2313--2333},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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34.
Schauwecker, S; Rohrer, M; Acuna, D; Cochachin, A; Dávila, L; Frey, H; Giraldez, C; Gomez, J; Huggel, C; Jacques-Coper, M; Loarte, E; Salzmann, N; Vuille, M
Global and Planetary Change Journal Article
In: Global and Planetary Change, vol. 119, no. C, pp. 85–97, 2014.
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title = {Global and Planetary Change},
author = {S Schauwecker and M Rohrer and D Acuna and A Cochachin and L Dávila and H Frey and C Giraldez and J Gomez and C Huggel and M Jacques-Coper and E Loarte and N Salzmann and M Vuille},
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date = {2014-01-01},
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Books
33.
Huggel, C; Allen, S; Dach, S W Von; Dimri, A P; Mal, S; Linbauer, A; Salzmann, N; Bolch, T
2019, (cited By 0).
@book{Huggel2019a,
title = {An integrative and joint approach to climate impacts, hydrological risks and adaptation in the indian himalayan region},
author = {C Huggel and S Allen and S W Von Dach and A P Dimri and S Mal and A Linbauer and N Salzmann and T Bolch},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85085451897&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-030-29684-1_26&partnerID=40&md5=4848bf77dad3eb9147d8ed34473dc2dd},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-29684-1_26},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
journal = {Himalayan Weather and Climate and their Impact on the Environment},
pages = {553-573},
abstract = {Climate change has enormous impacts on the cryosphere In the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) which have been increasingly documented over the past years. The effects of cryosphere change on people, ecosystems and economic sectors is less clear but bears important risks. Adaptation to changing conditions and risks is a priority for the region. Here we draw on experiences of Indo-Swiss collaborations in the field of climate change, cryosphere, risks and adaptation in the IHR. First, we provide a synthesis of the climate and cryosphere in the IHR, and related impacts on downstream communities and systems. Second, we analyze the associated risks from a conceptual and adaptation perspective. We then introduce concepts of co-production of knowledge as an approach to an inclusive and sustainable adaptation process which includes the development of future scenarios with a wide range of stakeholders. We visualize this approach using examples of the water resource sector. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. All rights reserved.},
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Climate change has enormous impacts on the cryosphere In the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) which have been increasingly documented over the past years. The effects of cryosphere change on people, ecosystems and economic sectors is less clear but bears important risks. Adaptation to changing conditions and risks is a priority for the region. Here we draw on experiences of Indo-Swiss collaborations in the field of climate change, cryosphere, risks and adaptation in the IHR. First, we provide a synthesis of the climate and cryosphere in the IHR, and related impacts on downstream communities and systems. Second, we analyze the associated risks from a conceptual and adaptation perspective. We then introduce concepts of co-production of knowledge as an approach to an inclusive and sustainable adaptation process which includes the development of future scenarios with a wide range of stakeholders. We visualize this approach using examples of the water resource sector. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. All rights reserved.
32.
GAPHAZ,
Assessment of Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountain Regions: Technical Guidance Document Book
Standing Group on Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountains (GAPHAZ) of the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) and the International Permafrost Association (IPA). Zurich, Switzerland / Lima, Peru, 2017.
Links | Tags:
@book{GAPHAZ2017,
title = {Assessment of Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountain Regions: Technical Guidance Document},
author = {GAPHAZ},
editor = {S Allen and H Frey and C Huggel},
url = {http://gaphaz.org/files/Assessment_Glacier_Permafrost_Hazards_Mountain_Regions.pdf},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
pages = {72},
publisher = {Standing Group on Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountains (GAPHAZ) of the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) and the International Permafrost Association (IPA). Zurich, Switzerland / Lima, Peru},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {book}
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31.
Frey, H; Huggel, C; Steinemann, M
The El Ni~no phenomenon and related impacts Book
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Bern, Switzerland, 2016.
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@book{Frey2016,
title = {The El Ni~no phenomenon and related impacts},
author = {H Frey and C Huggel and M Steinemann},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
publisher = {Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation},
address = {Bern, Switzerland},
series = {Climate Change & Environment Nexus Brief},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {book}
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30.
Muccione, V; Daley, B
The role of ecosystem-based adaptation in the Swiss mountains Book
2016, ISBN: 9783319407739.
Abstract | Links | Tags: climate change, Disaster risk reduction, Ecosystem-based adaptation, Swiss mountains
@book{Muccione2016a,
title = {The role of ecosystem-based adaptation in the Swiss mountains},
author = {V Muccione and B Daley},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-40773-9_9},
isbn = {9783319407739},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
booktitle = {Climate Change Adaptation Strategies - An Upstream-downstream Perspective},
abstract = {textcopyright Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016. Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to climate change addresses the links between ecosystem services, climate change adaptation and sustainable resource management. This study explores the role of EbA in the mountain areas of Switzerland by looking at existing and potential EbA interventions, their effectiveness, opportunities and challenges. It analyses the Swiss policy context and how this can be conductive to EbA. EbA interventions in the Swiss mountains are identified in the area of disaster risk management, water management and agriculture. The research highlights some characteristics of these interventions. Challenges and opportunities of EbA are attributed in general to knowledge, acceptance and socio-economic factors. The Swiss policy context appears to be poorly conductive to EbA, with the Swiss adaptation strategy promoting sectoral approaches at the expense of more integrative interventions. The role of new cross-sectoral institutions in the form of boundary organisations is suggested as a way to better integrate EbA into Swiss policy and practice.},
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textcopyright Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016. Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to climate change addresses the links between ecosystem services, climate change adaptation and sustainable resource management. This study explores the role of EbA in the mountain areas of Switzerland by looking at existing and potential EbA interventions, their effectiveness, opportunities and challenges. It analyses the Swiss policy context and how this can be conductive to EbA. EbA interventions in the Swiss mountains are identified in the area of disaster risk management, water management and agriculture. The research highlights some characteristics of these interventions. Challenges and opportunities of EbA are attributed in general to knowledge, acceptance and socio-economic factors. The Swiss policy context appears to be poorly conductive to EbA, with the Swiss adaptation strategy promoting sectoral approaches at the expense of more integrative interventions. The role of new cross-sectoral institutions in the form of boundary organisations is suggested as a way to better integrate EbA into Swiss policy and practice.
29.
Salzmann, N; Huggel, C; Nussbaumer, S U; Ziervogel, G
Setting the scene: Adapting to climate change - A large-scale challenge with local-scale impacts Book
2016, (cited By 2).
@book{Salzmann2016,
title = {Setting the scene: Adapting to climate change - A large-scale challenge with local-scale impacts},
author = {N Salzmann and C Huggel and S U Nussbaumer and G Ziervogel},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018072447&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-40773-9_1&partnerID=40&md5=0b9a250287a7fdc2d0c185a66dbd8dc0},
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year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Climate Change Adaptation Strategies - An Upstream-downstream Perspective},
pages = {3-15},
abstract = {This chapter’s main objective is to provide the context of the book and to introduce the subsequent chapters. The physical basis of the global climate change challenge is briefly outlined and the consequences for the societies primarily at the local scale are discussed. A short overview of how the international policy level responds to the challenge of global climate change impacts and risks is provided. Key terms related to different types of adaptation are also introduced and reasons for the complexity of climate change adaptation discussed. Then, the evidence for the importance of mountain ecosystems and adjacent downstream areas, which are critically linked through water, is briefly reviewed. Finally, each chapter of the book is introduced, followed by key conclusions we can draw from the book concerning the state and experiences of adaptation in upstream and downstream areas. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.},
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This chapter’s main objective is to provide the context of the book and to introduce the subsequent chapters. The physical basis of the global climate change challenge is briefly outlined and the consequences for the societies primarily at the local scale are discussed. A short overview of how the international policy level responds to the challenge of global climate change impacts and risks is provided. Key terms related to different types of adaptation are also introduced and reasons for the complexity of climate change adaptation discussed. Then, the evidence for the importance of mountain ecosystems and adjacent downstream areas, which are critically linked through water, is briefly reviewed. Finally, each chapter of the book is introduced, followed by key conclusions we can draw from the book concerning the state and experiences of adaptation in upstream and downstream areas. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.
28.
Muñoz, R; Gonzales, C; Price, K; Rosario, A; Huggel, C; Frey, H; García, J; Cochachín, A; Portocarrero, C; Mesa, L
Managing glacier related risks disaster in the chucchún catchment, cordillera blanca, Peru Book
2016, (cited By 3).
@book{Munoz2016,
title = {Managing glacier related risks disaster in the chucchún catchment, cordillera blanca, Peru},
author = {R Muñoz and C Gonzales and K Price and A Rosario and C Huggel and H Frey and J García and A Cochachín and C Portocarrero and L Mesa},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85014079751&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-40773-9_4&partnerID=40&md5=44bde934ea299d29cc70be36f80e6091},
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year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Climate Change Adaptation Strategies - An Upstream-downstream Perspective},
pages = {59-78},
abstract = {Glacial lakes hazards have been a constant factor in the population of the Cordillera Blanca due their potential to generate glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), which can be increased by the effects of climate change. In past decades, the UGRH (Glaciology and Water Resource Unit) successful implemented security infrastructure, however, events like the GLOF of April 11 in Carhuaz highlighted the need to implement new risk management strategies. In response, the Glaciares Project has been carried out to implement three strategies to reduce risks in the Chucchún catchment through: (1) Knowledge generation, (2) building technical and institutional capacities and, (3) the institutionalization of risk management. Strategies focused on strengthening the Municipality of Carhuaz, the Civil Defense Platform and its members, leading to an improvement of risk management and being based under Peruvian laws. As a result, both the authorities and the population have improved their resilience to respond to the occurrence of GLOF. This chapter will discuss and analyze the strategies and actions implemented under the Glaciares Project to build a model of glacier related risk management and climate change adaptation. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.},
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Glacial lakes hazards have been a constant factor in the population of the Cordillera Blanca due their potential to generate glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), which can be increased by the effects of climate change. In past decades, the UGRH (Glaciology and Water Resource Unit) successful implemented security infrastructure, however, events like the GLOF of April 11 in Carhuaz highlighted the need to implement new risk management strategies. In response, the Glaciares Project has been carried out to implement three strategies to reduce risks in the Chucchún catchment through: (1) Knowledge generation, (2) building technical and institutional capacities and, (3) the institutionalization of risk management. Strategies focused on strengthening the Municipality of Carhuaz, the Civil Defense Platform and its members, leading to an improvement of risk management and being based under Peruvian laws. As a result, both the authorities and the population have improved their resilience to respond to the occurrence of GLOF. This chapter will discuss and analyze the strategies and actions implemented under the Glaciares Project to build a model of glacier related risk management and climate change adaptation. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.
27.
Allen, S K; Linsbauer, A; Huggel, C; Randhawa, S S; Schaub, Y; Stoffel, M
Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2016, (cited By 1).
@book{Allen2016b,
title = {Current and future glacial lake outburst flood hazard: Application of GIS-based modeling in Himachal Pradesh, India},
author = {S K Allen and A Linsbauer and C Huggel and S S Randhawa and Y Schaub and M Stoffel},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017065325&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-28977-9_10&partnerID=40&md5=27cc094dd381381911d47a0567d0ab30},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-28977-9_10},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
booktitle = {Climate Change, Glacier Response, and Vegetation Dynamics in the Himalaya},
journal = {Climate Change, Glacier Response, and Vegetation Dynamics in the Himalaya: Contributions Toward Future Earth Initiatives},
pages = {181-203},
publisher = {Springer International Publishing},
address = {Cham},
abstract = {Most studies concerning the hazard from glacial lake outburst floods have focused on the threat from lakes that have formed over the past century, some of which have demonstrated significant growth in response to recent warming of the climate system. However, attention is shifting toward the anticipation of future hazard and risk associated with new lakes that will develop as glaciers continue to retreat and water accumulates within depressions in the exposed bed topography. Using the Indian Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh as a case study, this chapter provides both a review and implementation of modern approaches to assess current and future glacier lake outburst flood hazard over large spatial scales. Across Himachal Pradesh, the formation of new lakes over the next decades will lead to a minimum two- to threefold increase in land area affected by potential lake outburst floods in several districts. Generally the potential increase in glacial lake outburst flood frequency is demonstrated to be even greater, owing to the heightened opportunity for ice or rock avalanches to impact into larger and more numerous glacial lakes. Methods described herein allow early anticipation of future threats, providing a scientific basis for sound adaptation and planning responses. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.},
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Most studies concerning the hazard from glacial lake outburst floods have focused on the threat from lakes that have formed over the past century, some of which have demonstrated significant growth in response to recent warming of the climate system. However, attention is shifting toward the anticipation of future hazard and risk associated with new lakes that will develop as glaciers continue to retreat and water accumulates within depressions in the exposed bed topography. Using the Indian Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh as a case study, this chapter provides both a review and implementation of modern approaches to assess current and future glacier lake outburst flood hazard over large spatial scales. Across Himachal Pradesh, the formation of new lakes over the next decades will lead to a minimum two- to threefold increase in land area affected by potential lake outburst floods in several districts. Generally the potential increase in glacial lake outburst flood frequency is demonstrated to be even greater, owing to the heightened opportunity for ice or rock avalanches to impact into larger and more numerous glacial lakes. Methods described herein allow early anticipation of future threats, providing a scientific basis for sound adaptation and planning responses. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.
26.
Carey, M; Huggel, C; Clague, J J; Kääb, A
Synthesis and conclusions:The future of high-mountain cryospheric research Book
2015, (cited By 2).
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Ice is an incredibly complex substance – magical in some ways, deadly in others, but always difficult to study and understand. As Mariana Gosnell explains It is more brittle than glass. It can flow like molasses. It can support the weight of a C-5A transport plane. A child hopping on one leg can break through it. It can last 20,000 years. It can vanish in seconds. It can carve granite. It can trace the line of a windowpane scratch. It can kill peach buds. It can preserve mammoths for centuries, peas for months, human hearts for hours. [1] Beyond its incredible physical properties, ice plays a central role in societies world-wide. Millions of people live in mountainous areas, and hundreds of millions more depend on mountain resources such as water from glaciers and gold, silver, and other minerals from icy environments. Others utilize mountainous terrain for activities such as tourism and recreation. Some define national and regional identities based on the nearby mountains. In high-mountain regions, where people live close to glaciers, they depend on snowmelt for water and energy, they carry out pilgrimages to venerated glacier-encased peaks, they ski and hike, or suffer the consequences when permafrost thaws and slopes become more unstable. For scientists, glaciers represent key laboratories for climate knowledge, with ice cores providing detailed climatic data going back 800 000 years [2,3]. Global change and high-mountain hazards are altering – and in many cases threatening, as this book has illustrated – these and many other high-mountain activities, livelihoods, cultural values, and economies that influence numerous stakeholders within and beyond mountains. Climate change has also transformed glaciers into key icons of global warming: they represent clear and visible signs of the biophysical impacts of climate change and the cultural consequences for societies at high elevations and high latitudes [4–6]. These consequences can be catastrophic, not simply symbolic. The possibility of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and the loss of glacier runoff for water supplies are tangible results of global climate change that generate significant risks for high-mountain populations. Additionally, ice-clad volcanoes can produce deadly lahars, while ice-related debris flows, erosion from thawing permafrost, snow avalanches, and unconsolidated sediment pose risks to people in mountains on every continent except Australia. © Cambridge University Press 2015.
25.
Huggel, C; Carey, M; Clague, J J; Kääb, A
Introduction: Human–environment dynamics in the high–mountain cryosphere Book
2015, (cited By 4).
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Recent global-scale assessments such as the 5th Assessment Report (AR5) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have provided evidence of the rapid changes to the high-mountain cryosphere due to climate change [1,2]. Glaciers, recognized as indicators or ‘thermometers’ of climate change, have been receding worldwide over the past century, and many glaciers are likely to disappear over the next several decades, leaving behind historically unprecedented landscapes. High mountains are commonly thought of as being remote, but human interactions with this environment are essential for many societies, and rapid biophysical changes can cause societal transformations. The natural alpine environment, its human dimensions, and their interplay are increasingly being documented. Observation technologies have improved, times series of observations have become longer, and the number of monitoring sites has increased, all of which have increased our understanding of regional changes to the high-mountain cryosphere. Similarly, more research is being conducted on how local people perceive the cryosphere and high mountains, how physical changes affect their livelihoods, and how they respond to such changes. Nevertheless, there are still substantial gaps in our understanding. For example, until recently regional and local glacier changes in the Himalayas had not been adequately studied, and ground observations there are scarce [3]. In many regions we still lack a comprehensive understanding of how climate and cryosphere changes will affect water resources, slope stability, and vegetation. The most substantial gaps in knowledge, however, are in the human dimensions. The framing of research on cyrospheric change has been around ice and water itself, with little attention to how people perceive, feel, or value those changes, or how distinct social groups living near or far from glaciers are affected by changes to glaciers, snow, and permafrost. Also, the ways in which human activities affect the high-mountain cryosphere, for instance mining, hydropower development, and tourism, have not been well documented. To understand these dynamic intersections between people and the cryosphere, it is crucial to integrate disciplines, to talk across boundaries, and to embrace concepts and methods applicable to coupled natural–human and social–ecological systems. © Cambridge University Press 2015.
24.
Huggel, C; Carey, M; Clague, J J; Kääb, A
The high-mountain cryosphere: Environmental changes and human risks Book
2015, (cited By 6).
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This edited volume, showcasing cutting-edge research, addresses two primary questions - what are the main drivers of change in high-mountains and what are the risks implied by these changes? From a physical perspective, it examines the complex interplay between climate and the high-mountain cryosphere, with further chapters covering tectonics, volcano—ice interactions, hydrology, slope stability, erosion, ecosystems, and glacier- and snow-related hazards. Societal dimensions, both global and local, of high-mountain cryospheric change are also explored. The book offers unique perspectives on high-mountain cultures, livelihoods, governance and natural resources management, focusing on how global change influences societies and how people respond to climate-induced cryospheric changes. An invaluable reference for researchers and professionals in cryospheric science, geomorphology, climatology, environmental studies and human geography, this volume will also be of interest to practitioners working in global change and risk, including NGOs and policy advisors. © Cambridge University Press 2015.
23.
Carey, M; McDowell, G; Huggel, C; Jackson, J; Portocarrero, C; Reynolds, J M; Vicuña, L
Integrated Approaches to Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Dynamic Socio-cryospheric Systems Book
2015, (cited By 19).
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abstract = {Cryospheric hazards in mountain ranges, at high latitudes, and around ice-covered volcanoes can adversely affect people by generating disasters such as glacial lake outburst floods, rock-ice landslides, lahars, and iceberg instability, as well as risks related to glacier runoff variability. These dangers are not simply biophysical; rather they are environmental events embedded within dynamic socioecological systems. To recognize the specific social and biophysical elements of cryospheric risks and hazards, in particular, this chapter introduces the concept of the socio-cryospheric system. To improve adaptive capacity and effectively grapple with diverse risks and hazards in socio-cryospheric systems, integrated approaches that span the natural sciences, engineering and planning, and the social sciences are needed. The approach outlined here involves three elements: (1) understanding cryospheric risks and hazards through scientific investigation and the accumulation of environmental knowledge regarding the biophysical basis of the hazardous stimuli; (2) preventing the natural events from occurring through risk management and engineering strategies; and (3) reducing susceptibility to harm by addressing the socioeconomic, political, and cultural factors that influence vulnerability to risks, hazards, and disasters. This chapter analyzes several case studies of particular hazards (in particular places), including glacier and glacial lake hazards in Peru (Cordillera Blanca and Santa Teresa) and Nepal; volcano-ice hazards in Colombia and Iceland, glacier runoff and melt water-related hazards in Nepal and Peru; and coastal hazards in Greenland. These case studies help illustrate achievements and limitations of the three-pronged approach to adaptation, while. revealing opportunities for greater symbiosis among scientific/knowledge-based, risk management/engineering-based, and vulnerability-based approaches to adaptation and disaster risk reduction in socio-cryospheric systems. © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.},
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Cryospheric hazards in mountain ranges, at high latitudes, and around ice-covered volcanoes can adversely affect people by generating disasters such as glacial lake outburst floods, rock-ice landslides, lahars, and iceberg instability, as well as risks related to glacier runoff variability. These dangers are not simply biophysical; rather they are environmental events embedded within dynamic socioecological systems. To recognize the specific social and biophysical elements of cryospheric risks and hazards, in particular, this chapter introduces the concept of the socio-cryospheric system. To improve adaptive capacity and effectively grapple with diverse risks and hazards in socio-cryospheric systems, integrated approaches that span the natural sciences, engineering and planning, and the social sciences are needed. The approach outlined here involves three elements: (1) understanding cryospheric risks and hazards through scientific investigation and the accumulation of environmental knowledge regarding the biophysical basis of the hazardous stimuli; (2) preventing the natural events from occurring through risk management and engineering strategies; and (3) reducing susceptibility to harm by addressing the socioeconomic, political, and cultural factors that influence vulnerability to risks, hazards, and disasters. This chapter analyzes several case studies of particular hazards (in particular places), including glacier and glacial lake hazards in Peru (Cordillera Blanca and Santa Teresa) and Nepal; volcano-ice hazards in Colombia and Iceland, glacier runoff and melt water-related hazards in Nepal and Peru; and coastal hazards in Greenland. These case studies help illustrate achievements and limitations of the three-pronged approach to adaptation, while. revealing opportunities for greater symbiosis among scientific/knowledge-based, risk management/engineering-based, and vulnerability-based approaches to adaptation and disaster risk reduction in socio-cryospheric systems. © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
22.
Harrison, W D; Osipova, G B; Nosenko, G A; Espizua, L; Kääb, A; Fischer, L; Huggel, C; Burns, P A Craw; Truffer, M; Lai, A W
Glacier Surges Book
2015, (cited By 11).
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Surge-type glaciers periodically undergo large flow acceleration after extended quiescent phases of slow movement, usually accompanied by terminus advance. Such glaciers are relatively rare but occur in many of the world's glacierized areas. High water pressures and extreme basal sliding are obvious characteristics but key questions concerning this, usually spectacular phenomenon, remain open. Why are glaciers in some regions surge-type but not in others, what sort of "memory" lets glaciers surge again and again, what is the influence of climate, geology, and topography? Besides their scientific interest, glacier surges can also be a threat to humans, especially in connection with rapidly forming lakes and their sudden outbursts. Cases of hazard- and disaster-related glacier surges are described from the Pamirs, the Andes, the Italian Alps, and Alaska. © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
21.
Cramer, W; Yohe, G W; Auffhammer, M; Huggel, C; Molau, U; Dias, M A F Da Silva; Solow, A; Stone, D A; Tibig, L; Leemans, R; Seguin, B; Smith, N; Hansen, G
Detection and attribution of observed impacts Book
2015, (cited By 76).
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abstract = {Introduction This chapter synthesizes the scientific literature on the detection and attribution of observed changes in natural and human systems in response to observed recent climate change. For policy makers and the public, detection and attribution of observed impacts will be a key element to determine the necessity and degree of mitigation and adaptation efforts. For most natural and essentially all human systems, climate is only one of many drivers that cause change-other factors such as technological innovation, social and demographic changes, and environmental degradation frequently play an important role as well. Careful accounting of the importance of these and other confounding factors is therefore an important part of the analysis. At any given location, observed recent climate change has happened as a result of a combination of natural, longer term fluctuations and anthropogenic alteration of forcings. To inform about the sensitivity of natural and human systems to ongoing climate change, the chapter assesses the degree to which detected changes in such systems can be attributed to all aspects of recent climate change. For the development of adaptation policies, it is less important whether the observed changes have been caused by anthropogenic climate change or by natural climate fluctuations. Where possible, the relative importance of anthropogenic drivers of climate change is assessed as well. 18.1.1. Scope and Goals of the Chapter Previous assessments, notably in the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4; Rosenzweig et al., 2007), indicated that numerous physical and biological systems are affected by recent climate change. Owing to a limited number of published studies, human systems received comparatively little attention in these assessments, with the exception of the food system, which is a coupled human-natural system. This knowledge base is growing rapidly, for all types of impacted systems, but the disequilibrium remains (see also Section 1.1.1, Figure 1-1). The great majority of published studies attribute local to regional changes in affected systems to local to regional climate change. © Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2014.},
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Book Chapters
20.
Castellanos, E.; Lemos, M. F.; Astigarraga, L.; Chancón, N.; Cuvi, N.; Huggel, Christian; Miranda, L.; ValeM., Moncassim; Ometto, J. P.; Peri, P. L.; Postigo, Julio C; Ramajo, L.; Roco, L.; Rusticucci, M
Central and South America Book Chapter
In: Pörtner, H. -O.; Roberts, D. C.; Tignor, M.; Poloczanska, E. S.; Mintenbeck, K.; Alegría, A.; Craig, M.; Langsdorf, S.; Löschke, S.; Möller, V.; Okem, A.; Rama, B. (Ed.): Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Contribution of Working Group II to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Cambridge University Press, 2022.
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O'Neill, B.; Aalst, M.; Ibrahim, Z. Zaiton; Ford, L. Berrang; Bhadwal, S.; Buhaug, H.; Diaz, D.; Frieler, K.; Garschagen, M.; Magnan, A.; Midgley, G.; Mirzabaev, A.; Thomas, A.; Warren, R.
Key Risks Across Sectors and Regions Book Chapter
In: Pörtner, H. -O.; Roberts, D. C.; Tignor, M.; Poloczanska, E. S.; Mintenbeck, K.; Alegría, A.; Craig, M.; Langsdorf, S.; Löschke, S.; Möller, V.; Okem, A.; Rama, B. (Ed.): Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Contribution of Working Group II to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Cambridge University Press, 2022.
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18.
Allen, Simon; Frey, Holger; Haeberli, Wilfried; Huggel, Christian; Chiarle, Marta; Geertsema, Marten
Assessment Principles for Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountain Regions Book Chapter
In: Benouar, Djillali (Ed.): Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Natural Hazard Science, Oxford University Press, 2022.
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abstract = {Glacier and permafrost hazards in cold mountain regions encompass various flood and mass movement processes that are strongly affected by rapid and cumulative climate-induced changes in the alpine cryosphere. These processes are characterized by a range of spatial and temporal dimensions, from small volume icefalls and rockfalls that present a frequent but localized danger to less frequent but large magnitude process chains that can threaten people and infrastructure located far downstream. Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) have proven particularly devastating, accounting for the most far-reaching disasters in high mountain regions globally. Comprehensive assessments of glacier and permafrost hazards define two core components (or outcomes): 1. Susceptibility and stability assessment: Identifies likelihood and origin of an event based on analyses of wide-ranging triggering and conditioning factors driven by interlinking atmospheric, cryospheric, geological, geomorphological, and hydrological processes. 2. Hazard mapping: Identifies the potential impact on downslope and downstream areas through a combination of process modeling and field mapping that provides the scientific basis for decision making and planning. Glacier and permafrost hazards gained prominence around the mid-20th century, especially following a series of major disasters in the Peruvian Andes, Alaska, and the Swiss Alps. At that time, related hazard assessments were reactionary and event-focused, aiming to understand the causes of the disasters and to reduce ongoing threats to communities. These disasters and others that followed, such as Kolka Karmadon in 2002, established the fundamental need to consider complex geosystems and cascading processes with their cumulative downstream impacts as one of the distinguishing principles of integrative glacier and permafrost hazard assessment. The widespread availability of satellite imagery enables a preemptive approach to hazard assessment, beginning with regional scale first-order susceptibility and hazard assessment and modeling that provide a first indication of possible unstable slopes or dangerous lakes and related cascading processes. Detailed field investigations and scenario-based hazard mapping can then be targeted to high-priority areas. In view of the rapidly changing mountain environment, leading beyond historical precedence, there is a clear need for future-oriented scenarios to be integrated into the hazard assessment that consider, for example, the threat from new lakes that are projected to emerge in a deglaciating landscape. In particular, low-probability events with extreme magnitudes are a challenge for authorities to plan for, but such events can be appropriately considered as a worst-case scenario in a comprehensive, forward-looking, multiscenario hazard assessment.},
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Glacier and permafrost hazards in cold mountain regions encompass various flood and mass movement processes that are strongly affected by rapid and cumulative climate-induced changes in the alpine cryosphere. These processes are characterized by a range of spatial and temporal dimensions, from small volume icefalls and rockfalls that present a frequent but localized danger to less frequent but large magnitude process chains that can threaten people and infrastructure located far downstream. Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) have proven particularly devastating, accounting for the most far-reaching disasters in high mountain regions globally. Comprehensive assessments of glacier and permafrost hazards define two core components (or outcomes): 1. Susceptibility and stability assessment: Identifies likelihood and origin of an event based on analyses of wide-ranging triggering and conditioning factors driven by interlinking atmospheric, cryospheric, geological, geomorphological, and hydrological processes. 2. Hazard mapping: Identifies the potential impact on downslope and downstream areas through a combination of process modeling and field mapping that provides the scientific basis for decision making and planning. Glacier and permafrost hazards gained prominence around the mid-20th century, especially following a series of major disasters in the Peruvian Andes, Alaska, and the Swiss Alps. At that time, related hazard assessments were reactionary and event-focused, aiming to understand the causes of the disasters and to reduce ongoing threats to communities. These disasters and others that followed, such as Kolka Karmadon in 2002, established the fundamental need to consider complex geosystems and cascading processes with their cumulative downstream impacts as one of the distinguishing principles of integrative glacier and permafrost hazard assessment. The widespread availability of satellite imagery enables a preemptive approach to hazard assessment, beginning with regional scale first-order susceptibility and hazard assessment and modeling that provide a first indication of possible unstable slopes or dangerous lakes and related cascading processes. Detailed field investigations and scenario-based hazard mapping can then be targeted to high-priority areas. In view of the rapidly changing mountain environment, leading beyond historical precedence, there is a clear need for future-oriented scenarios to be integrated into the hazard assessment that consider, for example, the threat from new lakes that are projected to emerge in a deglaciating landscape. In particular, low-probability events with extreme magnitudes are a challenge for authorities to plan for, but such events can be appropriately considered as a worst-case scenario in a comprehensive, forward-looking, multiscenario hazard assessment.
Incollections
17.
Carey, Mark; McDowell, Graham; Huggel, Christian; Marshall, Becca; Moulton, Holly; Portocarrero, César; Provant, Zachary; Reynolds, John M; Vicuña, Luis
A socio-cryospheric systems approach to glacier hazards, glacier runoff variability, and climate change Incollection
In: Snow and Ice-Related Hazards, Risks, and Disasters, pp. 215–257, Elsevier, 2021.
Links | Tags:
@incollection{Carey2021,
title = {A socio-cryospheric systems approach to glacier hazards, glacier runoff variability, and climate change},
author = {Mark Carey and Graham McDowell and Christian Huggel and Becca Marshall and Holly Moulton and César Portocarrero and Zachary Provant and John M Reynolds and Luis Vicu{ñ}a},
url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/B9780128171295000184},
doi = {10.1016/B978-0-12-817129-5.00018-4},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
booktitle = {Snow and Ice-Related Hazards, Risks, and Disasters},
pages = {215--257},
publisher = {Elsevier},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {incollection}
}
16.
Nyfeler, Matthias; Frey, Holger; Huggel, Christian
Zukünftige Veränderungen des Wasserangebotes im Lötschental Incollection
In: Wasser Energie Luft, vol. 112(3), pp. 183–189, 2020.
Links | Tags:
@incollection{Nyfeler2020,
title = {Zukünftige Veränderungen des Wasserangebotes im Lötschental},
author = {Matthias Nyfeler and Holger Frey and Christian Huggel},
url = {https://issuu.com/swv_wel/docs/wel_3-sep_2020},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
booktitle = {Wasser Energie Luft},
volume = {112(3)},
pages = {183--189},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {incollection}
}
15.
Frey, Holger; Haeberli, Wilfried
Risiken durch Gletscherseen im Klimawandel Incollection
In: Lozán, José L; Breckle, Siegmar-W; Escher-Vetter, Heidi; Graßl, Hartmut; Kasang, Dieter; Paul, Frank; Schickhoff, Udo (Ed.): Warnsignal Klima: Hochgebirge im Wandel. Hamburg: Wissenschaftliche Auswertungen, pp. 337–343, 2020.
Links | Tags:
@incollection{Frey2020,
title = {Risiken durch Gletscherseen im Klimawandel},
author = {Holger Frey and Wilfried Haeberli},
editor = {José L Lozán and Siegmar-W Breckle and Heidi Escher-Vetter and Hartmut Graßl and Dieter Kasang and Frank Paul and Udo Schickhoff},
url = {https://www.klima-warnsignale.uni-hamburg.de/buchreihe/hochgebirge/},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
booktitle = {Warnsignal Klima: Hochgebirge im Wandel. Hamburg: Wissenschaftliche Auswertungen},
pages = {337--343},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {incollection}
}
14.
Stäubli, Anina; Nussbaumer, Samuel U; Allen, Simon K; Huggel, Christian; Arguello, María; Costa, Felipe; Hergarten, Christian; Martínez, Rodney; Soto, Jaime; Vargas, Ruben; Zambrano, Eduardo; Zimmermann, Markus
Analysis of Weather- and Climate-Related Disasters in Mountain Regions Using Different Disaster Databases Incollection
In: Singh, R B; Mal, S; Meadows, M E (Ed.): Climate Change, Extreme Events and Disaster Risk Reduction, pp. 17–41, Springer, Cham, 2018.
Links | Tags:
@incollection{Staeubli2018,
title = {Analysis of Weather- and Climate-Related Disasters in Mountain Regions Using Different Disaster Databases},
author = {Anina Stäubli and Samuel U Nussbaumer and Simon K Allen and Christian Huggel and María Arguello and Felipe Costa and Christian Hergarten and Rodney Martínez and Jaime Soto and Ruben Vargas and Eduardo Zambrano and Markus Zimmermann},
editor = {R B Singh and S Mal and M E Meadows},
url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-56469-2_2},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-56469-2_2},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
booktitle = {Climate Change, Extreme Events and Disaster Risk Reduction},
pages = {17--41},
publisher = {Springer, Cham},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {incollection}
}
13.
Fluixá-Sanmart'in, Javier; Hernández, Javier Garc'ia; Huggel, Christian; Frey, Holger; Rapre, Alejo Cochachin; Alfaro, César Alfredo Gonzales; Román, Luis Meza; Chacón, Paul Andree Mas'ias
In: Hostettler, S; Besson, S Najih; Bolay, J-C (Ed.): Technologies for Development -- From Innovation to Social Impact, pp. 187–200, Springer, Cham, 2018.
Links | Tags:
@incollection{FluixaSanmartin2018,
title = {Highlights and Lessons from the Implementation of an Early Warning System for Glacier Lake Outburst Floods in Carhuaz, Peru},
author = {Javier Fluixá-Sanmart{'i}n and Javier Garc{'i}a Hernández and Christian Huggel and Holger Frey and Alejo Cochachin Rapre and César Alfredo Gonzales Alfaro and Luis Meza Román and Paul Andree Mas{'i}as Chacón},
editor = {S Hostettler and S Najih Besson and J-C Bolay},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-91068-0_16},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
booktitle = {Technologies for Development -- From Innovation to Social Impact},
pages = {187--200},
publisher = {Springer},
address = {Cham},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {incollection}
}
12.
Frey, Holger
Glacier Lake Outburst Floods Incollection
In: Richardson, Douglas; Castree, Noel; Goodchild, Michael F; Kobayashi, Audrey; Liu, Weidong; Marston, Richard A (Ed.): The International Encyclopedia of Geography, pp. 1–5, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Oxford, UK, 2017.
Links | Tags:
@incollection{Frey2017,
title = {Glacier Lake Outburst Floods},
author = {Holger Frey},
editor = {Douglas Richardson and Noel Castree and Michael F Goodchild and Audrey Kobayashi and Weidong Liu and Richard A Marston},
doi = {10.1002/9781118786352.wbieg0665},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
booktitle = {The International Encyclopedia of Geography},
pages = {1--5},
publisher = {John Wiley & Sons, Ltd},
address = {Oxford, UK},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {incollection}
}
11.
Orlowsky, Boris; Andres, Norina; Salzmann, Nadine; Huggel, Christian; Jurt, Christine; Vicuña, Luis; Rohrer, Mario; Calanca, Pierluigi; Neukom, Raphael; Drenkhan, Fabian
Science in the Context of Climate Change Adaptation: Case Studies from the Peruvian Andes Incollection
In: Salzmann, Nadine; Huggel, Christian; Nussbaumer, Samuel U; Ziervogel, Gina (Ed.): Climate Change Adaptation Strategies - An Upstream-downstream Perspective, pp. 41–58, Springer International Publishing Switzerland, Cham, 2016, ISBN: 978-3-319-40771-5.
@incollection{Orlowsky2016,
title = {Science in the Context of Climate Change Adaptation: Case Studies from the Peruvian Andes},
author = {Boris Orlowsky and Norina Andres and Nadine Salzmann and Christian Huggel and Christine Jurt and Luis Vicu{ñ}a and Mario Rohrer and Pierluigi Calanca and Raphael Neukom and Fabian Drenkhan},
editor = {Nadine Salzmann and Christian Huggel and Samuel U Nussbaumer and Gina Ziervogel},
url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-40773-9},
doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-40773-9},
isbn = {978-3-319-40771-5},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
urldate = {2017-01-11},
booktitle = {Climate Change Adaptation Strategies - An Upstream-downstream Perspective},
pages = {41--58},
publisher = {Springer International Publishing Switzerland},
address = {Cham},
chapter = {3},
abstract = {Within the context of the Climate Change Adaptation Program (PACC), a number of scientifi c investigations on water resources, natural disasters and perceptions by local people highlight adaptation needs in the regions of Cusco and Apurímac in Peru, considering past, present-day and future climate conditions. This chapter compiles their findings and attempts a systematic evaluation with respect to their contributions to climate change adaptation. The studies consistently find aggravating water scarcity during the dry season (April to September) due to projected precipitation decreases and reduced storage capacity of shrinking glaciers. Impacts include below-capacity hydropower generation and increased crop failure risks. For natural disasters, database inconsistencies prevent a detection of trends. While the natural science studies have produced a new and more comprehensive understanding of the target regions, their implications for society have hardly been investigated anthropologically. One of the few social science studies emphasizes that climate change is only one out of many determinants of rural livelihoods in the target regions, which have not been addressed scientifi cally yet. We thereby find an imbalance of available scientific knowledge regarding natural vs. social sciences. Overcoming such imbalance would allow for a more comprehensive integration of scientific findings into design and implementation of adaptation measures within the local context.},
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Within the context of the Climate Change Adaptation Program (PACC), a number of scientifi c investigations on water resources, natural disasters and perceptions by local people highlight adaptation needs in the regions of Cusco and Apurímac in Peru, considering past, present-day and future climate conditions. This chapter compiles their findings and attempts a systematic evaluation with respect to their contributions to climate change adaptation. The studies consistently find aggravating water scarcity during the dry season (April to September) due to projected precipitation decreases and reduced storage capacity of shrinking glaciers. Impacts include below-capacity hydropower generation and increased crop failure risks. For natural disasters, database inconsistencies prevent a detection of trends. While the natural science studies have produced a new and more comprehensive understanding of the target regions, their implications for society have hardly been investigated anthropologically. One of the few social science studies emphasizes that climate change is only one out of many determinants of rural livelihoods in the target regions, which have not been addressed scientifi cally yet. We thereby find an imbalance of available scientific knowledge regarding natural vs. social sciences. Overcoming such imbalance would allow for a more comprehensive integration of scientific findings into design and implementation of adaptation measures within the local context.
10.
Allen, S K; Linsbauer, A; Huggel, C; Randhawa, S S; Schaub, Y; Stoffel, M
Current and future glacial lake outburst flood hazard: application of GIS based modeling in Himachal Pradesh, India Incollection
In: Singh, R B; Schickhoff, U; Mal, S (Ed.): Climate Change, Glacier Response, and Vegetation Dynamics in the Himalaya. Contributions Toward Future Earth Initiatives, pp. 181–203, Springer Publishing, Japan, 2016.
Tags:
@incollection{Allen2016d,
title = {Current and future glacial lake outburst flood hazard: application of GIS based modeling in Himachal Pradesh, India},
author = {S K Allen and A Linsbauer and C Huggel and S S Randhawa and Y Schaub and M Stoffel},
editor = {R B Singh and U Schickhoff and S Mal},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
booktitle = {Climate Change, Glacier Response, and Vegetation Dynamics in the Himalaya. Contributions Toward Future Earth Initiatives},
pages = {181--203},
publisher = {Springer Publishing},
address = {Japan},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {incollection}
}
Inproceedings
9.
Frey, H; Garc'ia-Hernández, J; Huggel, C; Schneider, D; Rohrer, M; Alfaro, C Gonzales; noz Asmat, R Mu; Rios, K Price; Román, L Meza; Rapre, A Cochachin; Chacon, P Mas'ias
An Early Warning System for lake outburst floods of the Laguna 513, Cordillera Blanca, Peru Inproceedings
In: Proceedings of the International Conference on the Analysis and Management of Changing Risks for Natural Hazards. 18 -- 19 November 2014, Padua, Italy, pp. 1–10, 2014.
Tags:
@inproceedings{Frey2014a,
title = {An Early Warning System for lake outburst floods of the Laguna 513, Cordillera Blanca, Peru },
author = {H Frey and J Garc{'i}a-Hernández and C Huggel and D Schneider and M Rohrer and C Gonzales Alfaro and R Mu{~n}oz Asmat and K Price Rios and L Meza Román and A Cochachin Rapre and P Mas{'i}as Chacon},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-11-01},
booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Conference on the Analysis and Management of Changing Risks for Natural Hazards. 18 -- 19 November 2014, Padua, Italy},
pages = {1--10},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
}
Miscellaneous
8.
Emmer, Adam; Cook, Simon J.; Frey, Holger; Shugar, Dan H.
Editorial: Geohazards and Risks in High Mountain Regions Miscellaneous
2021, ISSN: 22966463.
Links | Tags: Climate change impacts, Disaster risk reduction, glacier hazards, GLOF, hazard assessment, High mountains, landslides
@misc{Emmer2021,
title = {Editorial: Geohazards and Risks in High Mountain Regions},
author = {Adam Emmer and Simon J. Cook and Holger Frey and Dan H. Shugar},
doi = {10.3389/feart.2021.754260},
issn = {22966463},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-09-01},
booktitle = {Frontiers in Earth Science},
volume = {9},
pages = {815},
publisher = {Frontiers Media S.A.},
keywords = {Climate change impacts, Disaster risk reduction, glacier hazards, GLOF, hazard assessment, High mountains, landslides},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {misc}
}
7.
Zhang, Guoqing; Yao, Tandong; Xie, Hongjie; Yang, Kun; Zhu, Liping; Shum, C K; Bolch, Tobias; Yi, Shuang; Allen, Simon; Jiang, Liguang; Chen, Wenfeng; Ke, Changqing
Response of Tibetan Plateau lakes to climate change: Trends, patterns, and mechanisms Miscellaneous
2020, ISSN: 00128252.
Abstract | Links | Tags: climate change, hydrological cycle, lake evolution, remote sensing, Tibetan Plateau
@misc{Zhang2020,
title = {Response of Tibetan Plateau lakes to climate change: Trends, patterns, and mechanisms},
author = {Guoqing Zhang and Tandong Yao and Hongjie Xie and Kun Yang and Liping Zhu and C K Shum and Tobias Bolch and Shuang Yi and Simon Allen and Liguang Jiang and Wenfeng Chen and Changqing Ke},
doi = {10.1016/j.earscirev.2020.103269},
issn = {00128252},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-09-01},
booktitle = {Earth-Science Reviews},
volume = {208},
pages = {103269},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {The wide distribution of natural lakes over the Tibetan Plateau, the highest and largest plateau on Earth, have received extensive attention due to global warming. In this Review, we examine lake evolution, spatial patterns and driving mechanisms over the Tibetan Plateau. The changes in lake area, level and volume show a slight decrease from 1976 to the mid-1990s, followed by a continuous rapid increase. The spatial patterns show an overall lake growth in the north of the inner plateau against a reduction in the south, which are accompanied by most of the lakes cooling in the north against warming in the south, and longer ice cover duration in the north compared with the south. The changes in lake temperature are negatively correlated with water level variations and lake ice duration. Enhanced precipitation is the dominant contributor to increased lake water storage, followed by glacier mass loss and permafrost thawing. The decadal or longer lake expansion since the mid-1990s could have been driven by the positive phase of Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, and clear inflection points of lake area/level identified in 1997/1998 and 2015/2016 are attributed to strong El Niño events. In the near-term, the lakes will continue to expand. Future interdisciplinary lake studies are urgently required to improve understanding of climate-cryosphere-hydrosphere interactions and water resources management.},
keywords = {climate change, hydrological cycle, lake evolution, remote sensing, Tibetan Plateau},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {misc}
}
The wide distribution of natural lakes over the Tibetan Plateau, the highest and largest plateau on Earth, have received extensive attention due to global warming. In this Review, we examine lake evolution, spatial patterns and driving mechanisms over the Tibetan Plateau. The changes in lake area, level and volume show a slight decrease from 1976 to the mid-1990s, followed by a continuous rapid increase. The spatial patterns show an overall lake growth in the north of the inner plateau against a reduction in the south, which are accompanied by most of the lakes cooling in the north against warming in the south, and longer ice cover duration in the north compared with the south. The changes in lake temperature are negatively correlated with water level variations and lake ice duration. Enhanced precipitation is the dominant contributor to increased lake water storage, followed by glacier mass loss and permafrost thawing. The decadal or longer lake expansion since the mid-1990s could have been driven by the positive phase of Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, and clear inflection points of lake area/level identified in 1997/1998 and 2015/2016 are attributed to strong El Niño events. In the near-term, the lakes will continue to expand. Future interdisciplinary lake studies are urgently required to improve understanding of climate-cryosphere-hydrosphere interactions and water resources management.
6.
Ford, James D; King, Nia; Galappaththi, Eranga K; Pearce, Tristan; McDowell, Graham; Harper, Sherilee L
The Resilience of Indigenous Peoples to Environmental Change Miscellaneous
2020, ISSN: 25903322.
Abstract | Links | Tags: biodiversity, climate change, environmental change, Indigenous peoples, land use, pollution, resilience, vulnerability
@misc{Ford2020,
title = {The Resilience of Indigenous Peoples to Environmental Change},
author = {James D Ford and Nia King and Eranga K Galappaththi and Tristan Pearce and Graham McDowell and Sherilee L Harper},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2020.05.014},
doi = {10.1016/j.oneear.2020.05.014},
issn = {25903322},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-06-01},
booktitle = {One Earth},
volume = {2},
number = {6},
pages = {532--543},
publisher = {Cell Press},
abstract = {Indigenous peoples globally are witnessing rapid environmental change. We examine the common factors affecting how these changes are experienced and responded to in diverse regions globally. We illustrate how significant resilience and vulnerability co-exist in many Indigenous populations and are closely linked to issues of sovereignty, power, social justice, development, and colonization. Focusing on these root causes needs to be central to efforts to build resilience to environmental change, alongside efforts to curb the speed and magnitude of change.},
keywords = {biodiversity, climate change, environmental change, Indigenous peoples, land use, pollution, resilience, vulnerability},
pubstate = {published},
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Indigenous peoples globally are witnessing rapid environmental change. We examine the common factors affecting how these changes are experienced and responded to in diverse regions globally. We illustrate how significant resilience and vulnerability co-exist in many Indigenous populations and are closely linked to issues of sovereignty, power, social justice, development, and colonization. Focusing on these root causes needs to be central to efforts to build resilience to environmental change, alongside efforts to curb the speed and magnitude of change.
5.
McDowell,
Why mountains matter in Canada | Canadian Geographic Miscellaneous
2020.
Links | Tags:
@misc{McDowell2020,
title = {Why mountains matter in Canada | Canadian Geographic},
author = {McDowell},
url = {https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/why-mountains-matter-canada},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
urldate = {2021-03-11},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {misc}
}
PhD Theses
4.
McDowell, G
Adaptation to glacio-hydrological change in high mountains PhD Thesis
University of British Columbia, 2020.
Links | Tags:
@phdthesis{McDowell2020a,
title = {Adaptation to glacio-hydrological change in high mountains},
author = {G McDowell},
url = {https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/24/items/1.0389716},
doi = {10.14288/1.0389716},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
publisher = {University of British Columbia},
address = {Vancouver, BC},
school = {University of British Columbia},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {phdthesis}
}
Technical Reports
3.
Simon; Frey Allen, Holger; Mal
Synthesis report on GLOF hazard and risk across the Indian Himalayan Region Technical Report
University of Zurich, Switzerland 2020.
Links | Tags: climate change
@techreport{Allen2020b,
title = {Synthesis report on GLOF hazard and risk across the Indian Himalayan Region},
author = {Allen, Simon; Frey, Holger; Mal, Suraj},
url = {https://eclim-research.ch/synthesis-report-on-current-glof-hazard-and-risk-across-ihr-6/},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-09-03},
publisher = {University of Zurich, Switzerland},
institution = {University of Zurich, Switzerland},
keywords = {climate change},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {techreport}
}
2.
Allen, Simon; Iwanciw, Javier Gonzales; Rodriguez, Lina; Stoffel, Markus; Grünwaldt, Alfred; Brusa, Federico; Bocco, Maria Julia; Bocco, Maria Julia P
World Bank Washington, D.C., 2020.
Links | Tags:
@techreport{Allen2020,
title = {Building Transformative Institutional Capacity: Assessing the potential contribution of PPCR to build a climate resilient water governance framework in the Plurinational State of Bolivia},
author = {Simon Allen and Javier {Gonzales Iwanciw} and Lina Rodriguez and Markus Stoffel and Alfred Grünwaldt and Federico Brusa and Maria Julia Bocco and Maria Julia P Bocco},
doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0002226},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
pages = {99},
address = {Washington, D.C.},
institution = {World Bank},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {techreport}
}