The Himalayan glaciers are vital for planetary health and the well-being of the Himalayan region.
Our research on planetary health focuses on understanding the impacts that human-caused disruptions of Earth’s natural systems have on public health. The melting Himalayan glaciers’ impacts on planetary health will impact current and future generations in multidimensional ways.
To learn more about how the melting Himalayan glaciers affect ecological services, disasters, water security, food security, energy security, livelihood and culture, migration, conflict, and public health, read the article in Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability.