Contribution of glaciers to water, energy and food security in mountain regions: current perspectives and future priorities

Clason, C, Rangecroft, S, Owens, PN, Łokas, E, Baccolo, G, Selmes, N, Beard, D, Kitch, J, Dextre, RM, Morera, S and Blake, W 2023 Contribution of glaciers to water, energy and food security in mountain regions: current perspectives and future priorities. Annals of Glaciology. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1017/aog.2023.14

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Abstract/Summary

Mountain glaciers are crucial sources of fresh water, contributing directly and indirectly to water, energy and food supplies for hundreds of millions of people. Assessing the impact of diminishing glacial meltwater contributions to the security of this resource is critical as we seek to manage and adapt to changing freshwater dynamics in a warming world. Both water quantity and quality influence water (in)security, so understanding the fluxes of water, sediment and contaminants through glacial and proglacial systems is required for holistic assessment of meltwater contribution to downstream resource security. In this paper we consider the socio-environmental role of and pressures on glacier-fed waters, discuss key research priorities for the assessment of both the quantity and quality of meltwater and reflect on the importance of situating our understanding within a transdisciplinary and inclusive research landscape.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Additional Keywords:	Climate change; glacier discharge; glacier hydrology; mountain glaciers
Divisions:	Plymouth Marine Laboratory > Science Areas > Earth Observation Science and Applications
Depositing User:	S Hawkins
Date made live:	31 May 2023 13:41
Last Modified:	31 May 2023 13:41
URI:	https://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/9957

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