Biodiversity Conservation and Management in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region: Are Transboundary Landscapes a Promising Solution? DOI Creative Commons
Rajan Kotru, Bandana Shakya, Srijana Joshi

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Mountain Research and Development, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 40(2)

Published: Dec. 8, 2020

Maintaining the health of biodiversity and ecosystem services is becoming an increasingly important concern for global community. The biodiversity-rich Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region provides a myriad but experiencing rapid loss habitat degradation under influence climate change other drivers change. Biodiversity often transcend geopolitical boundaries, management requires efforts that span larger landscapes. Globally, landscape approach to recognized its ability reconcile objectives conservation sustainable development. In order institutionalize enhance ecological integrity sociocultural resilience in region, International Centre Integrated Mountain Development, with partners 8 countries, pioneered transboundary (TBL) development initiatives between 2007 2019. This article reviews processes, outputs, outcomes 4 TBLs designated operationalized HKH distills key learning from in-depth external evaluation Kailash Sacred Landscape initiative. draws inference cooperation as collaborative process both dynamic evolutionary. Evidence, collaborations, inclusive partnerships, ownership, cross-border learning, joint policy influencing, systemic thinking are ingredients any cooperation. have potential galvanize regional processes help individual countries collectively address development-related milestones, targets, impacts.

Language: Английский

Global change on the roof of the world: Vulnerability of Himalayan otter species to land use and climate alterations DOI
Pushpinder S. Jamwal, Mirko Di Febbraro, María Laura Carranza

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Diversity and Distributions, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 28(8), P. 1635 - 1649

Published: July 20, 2021

Abstract Aim Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) prescribes the quantification of species vulnerability based on three components: sensitivity, adaptive capacity and exposure. Such assessments should be performed through combined approaches that integrate trait‐based elements (e.g., measures sensitivity such as niche width) with correlative tools quantifying exposure (magnitude changes in climate within habitat). Furthermore, land use alterations may increase impacts biodiversity, CCVAs focus both change effects. Unfortunately, most have so far focused exclusively to change. Location Himalaya. Methods We evaluated otter occurring Himalayan region, is, Aonyx cinereus, Lutra lutra Lutrogale perspicillata , 2050 recently proposed Niche Factor Analysis (CNFA) framework Species Distribution Models. Results Future will reduce (6%–15%) shift (10%–18%) geographical range Himalaya, exerting more severe effects than Among components, played a greater role determining otters. Specifically, specialist species, L. perspicillata, showed highest comparison generalist, . Main conclusions Our results underline how coupling components can generate diverging predictions compared relying only. Moreover, intrinsic proved significantly important extrinsic metrics habitat

Language: Английский

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Changes in plant species richness distribution in Tibetan alpine grasslands under different precipitation scenarios DOI Creative Commons
Meng Li, Xianzhou Zhang, Ben Niu

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Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 21, P. e00848 - e00848

Published: Nov. 15, 2019

Species richness is the core of biodiversity-ecosystem functioning (BEF) research. Nevertheless, it difficult to accurately predict changes in plant species under different climate scenarios, especially alpine biomes. In this study, we surveyed from 2009 2017 75 meadows (AM), 199 steppes (AS), and 71 desert (DS) Tibetan Autonomous Region, China. Along with 20 environmental factors relevant settlement, development, survival, first simulated spatial pattern current conditions using random forest modelling. Our results showed that matched well observed values field, showing an evident decrease then deserts. Summer precipitation, which ranked among factors, was further confirmed be most critical driver distribution. Next, compared patterns four precipitation increasing decreasing summer by 20% 10%, relative pattern. findings response altered grassland-type specific, being sensitive deserts remaining resistant. addition, at low elevations more than implying droughts might have stronger influences wetting on composition. contrast, high (also deserts) changed slightly likely due harsh physical small pools for recruitment survival. Finally, suggest policymakers herdsmen pay attention grasslands central Tibet where changes.

Language: Английский

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Protected areas in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: A regional assessment of the status, distribution, and gaps DOI Creative Commons
Sunita Chaudhary, Kabir Uddin, Nakul Chettri

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Conservation Science and Practice, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 4(10)

Published: Aug. 17, 2022

Abstract Protected areas (PAs) are a key strategy for conserving of outstanding biodiversity value and promoting sustainable development. Significant efforts have been made toward establishing PAs over the last few decades across globe. However, an assessment in mountain regions, including rich Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), is lacking. We assessed status, trend, distribution ecological representativeness PA network. Our analysis showed HKH has total 575 covering 40.17% region, accounting 8.49% global coverage. The hosts 335 Important Bird Biodiversity Areas (IBAs), 348 Key (KBAs), 12 Global 200 Ecoregions, 4 Hotspots. study limited representation current system as 67% ecoregions, 39% hotspots, 69% KBAs, 76% IBAs still outside system. About 47% small (<250 sq. km) with no connectivity to other majority distributed lower reaches HKH. These findings suggest need assess demarcate potential corridors improve between integrate into wider conservation landscapes at national regional scale beyond country boundaries through cooperation. There also strengthen management effectiveness governance consider effective area‐based measures especially higher elevations specific focus on representation.

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Assessing determinants of scaling up pathways for adopted CSA Climate Smart Agricultural practices: Evidence from Climate Smart Villages in Nyando Basin, Kenya DOI Creative Commons

Josephine Njogu,

George N. Karuku,

John R. Busienei

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Cogent Food & Agriculture, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: March 31, 2024

Africa has recently experienced adverse climate changes and recognized tremendous advancement of numerous Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies with ability to promote resilience productivity. However, these good strategies are not only unknown, but their extensive uptake remain subtle particularly beyond the scope area, especially among poor rural small-scale farmers. There prevailing barriers that inhibit upscaling practices so far existing actions policies remove challenges scarce. Therefore, study's main objective was assess determinants or boost scaling up pathways for adopted CSA in Nyando basin. Primary data collected baseline, end-line financial diaries panel from 122 households. Logistic regression model Descriptive statistics were used analyze data. The findings which significant (p < 0.05) illustrated shocks emergence new pests/diseases, little/high rainfall highly affected productivity, resulting dis-adoption up. variant cause floods, drought, occurrence pests on crops livestock. evidence households' collective decisions farming expenditures. Knowledge astute, social capital market-based potential "pull" aspects could encourage CSVs. study recommends improving use multi-faceted approaches assimilate environmental, agronomic, molecular, institutional scopes. Additionally, improve market access, cooperatives capacity building base level farmers relate constraints solutions offered by adoption.

Language: Английский

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Conservation Challenges and Adaptation Strategies for Indian Himalayan Biodiversity in a Changing Climate DOI
Tridipa Biswas,

Sivaranjani Subramanian,

Rajashekhar Niyogi

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Environmental science and engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 179 - 224

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Experimental investigation of vibrational signal in a fault induced Francis runner DOI Creative Commons

Prajwal Sapkota,

Sharma Paudel, Ravi Poudel

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Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: March 25, 2025

Hydro turbines are prone to failure and the detection of fault in turbine is essential ensure reliability power plant. This study investigates vibrational signals a fault-induced Francis using an experimental test setup identify trends that could be helpful diagnosis faults. By analyzing signal, aims correlate turbine's dynamic behavior. Faults have been introduced by adding masses blades, tests conducted under two different conditions: dry wet testing conditions for both normal faulty blades. The operating condition determined with help pressure, flow, RPM sensors. speed varied variable frequency drive. For acquisition vibration signals, NI-LabVIEW system employed along uniaxial sensor located at bearing. obtained data analyzed Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm wavelet transform frequency-domain characteristics. While studying comparing fundamental shaft, it found faults can either increase or decrease amplitude resonant peak system, but other frequencies remains almost unaffected.

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Medicinal plants from the Himalayan region for potential novel antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory skin treatments DOI Creative Commons
Michael Heinrich,

Haiping Jiang,

Francesca Scotti

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Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 73(7), P. 956 - 967

Published: Feb. 12, 2021

Adequate treatment of wounds remains one the major medical needs globally, most notably in regions with poor or limited access to health care. In many local and traditional systems medicine, plants are often widely used for treating infected wounds.The overarching aim this project was selection potential species use a future by combining plant resources aspects antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). Specifically, we focussed on locally Himalayan region skin disorders then assessed existing pharmacological evidence key based published available.Database searches were performed identify relevant publications describing uses Bhutan, PR China, India, Nepal Pakistan. Using Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), researched terms their distribution including different climatic regions, focussing mostly found higher zones (based Köppen-Geiger climate classification). For three more countries restricted altitudes, data safety, pharmacology, as it relates dermatological conditions, phytochemistry retrieved.The study identified total 606 that various conditions associated infections reported 84 articles. Common weeds like Ageratum conyzoides Bidens pilosa, cultivated Centealla asiatiaca Prunus armenica excluded. This ultimately led identification core group five (Cedrus deodara, Nardostachys jatamansi, Pinus wallichiana, roxburghii Valeriana jatamansi).Here apply novel approach comprising an assessment information medicinal (i.e. knowledge) context be biomedical form clinical - aPDT. Then, once sustainable sourcing benefit-sharing arrangements is place, these investigated wound treatment. Ultimately, goal develop new baseline primary care some world

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Community-based responses for tackling environmental and socio-economic change and impacts in mountain social–ecological systems DOI
Himangana Gupta, Maiko Nishi, Alexandros Gasparatos

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AMBIO, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 51(5), P. 1123 - 1142

Published: Nov. 16, 2021

Language: Английский

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A socio-ecological and geospatial approach for evaluation of ecosystem services to communities of the Eastern Himalayan Region, India DOI
Manob Das, Arijit Das, Rajiv Pandey

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Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(55), P. 116860 - 116875

Published: Feb. 16, 2023

Language: Английский

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A review of mushroom cultivation and production, benefits and therapeutic potentials DOI Creative Commons
Lakhnarayan Kumar Bhagarathi,

Gomathinayagam Subramanian,

Phillip N. B. DaSilva

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World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 01 - 056

Published: Aug. 5, 2023

The purpose of this paper is to review and evaluate published literature on mushroom cultivation production the range benefits therapeutic potential. A systematic method was used gather relavant literature. total twenty-six research papers between years 1970 2022 were selected utilized in review. Tables present results relevant figures place emphasis contents discussed. In five (5) nine (9) potentials evaluated reported on. Some medicinal mushrooms their uses bioactive compounds also discussed paper. Additionally, addressed as well challenges associated with farming an assessment nutritional content compared other food consumed by humans. established that have been massed produced harvested for a long time are documented countries outside neotropics. More studies investigate should be done, Guyana neotropical there paucity information region high natural biodiversity.

Language: Английский

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