In the midst of a peak climbing season, a host of cryosphere policymakers, scientists, researchers, students, media personnel, and other stakeholders convened in Chengdu and Sichuan for open conversations and examination of a pressing global issue: climate change and its impact on the Earth’s cryosphere.
Integrating GEDSI into water management can contribute to improving access to water irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or social status.
The ground floor of the modest Melamchi River Resort, that lies just northeast of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, lies buried beneath debris.
Chhirak Maya Rai, 82, has witnessed remarkable changes throughout her life, though water was never an issue in her community.