Gendered vulnerability and adaptation in Hindu-Kush Himalayas : research insights

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2019-01-08

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Elsevier B.V.

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Climate change vulnerabilities are manifestations of intersecting contextual conditions and socioeconomic drivers of change. This introduction outlines major issues and gaps with regard to gendered vulnerability in Hindu-Kush Himalayan regions, along with key research and findings. This thematic issue of Environmental Development journal brings together studies on aspects of intersectionality and climate change vulnerability. Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) is where 10 river systems originate through the highest peaks of the world in a mountain system spread over eight countries. The especially high elevation biota includes forest, agro-biodiversity, range and pasture ecosystems. HKH is a major hotspot for climate change.

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CLIMATE VARIABILITY, CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY, HIMALAYA, MOUNTAINS, INTERSECTIONALITY, GENDER DISCRIMINATION, HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES, SOCIO-ECONOMICS, DEMOGRAPHICS, WOMEN’S WORK, GENDER ROLES, AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, NEPAL, MYANMAR, CHINA, BHUTAN, FAR EAST ASIA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/59732

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (CARIAA) / Résultats de recherches (IRCAAA)
Research Results (CC) / Résultats de recherches (CC)