Himalayas
The Floods Forming at the Roof of the World
Glacial lake outburst floods are rising worldwide, and better monitoring, local preparedness, and governance can make the difference between disruption and disaster. Céline Walker is a PhD researcher at the Institute for Geography at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany.…
When Glacial Lakes Burst
High in the mountains, glacier lakes can create floods that arrive without warning. Thousands of…
What Are GLOFs?
Glacial lake outburst floods, commonly known as GLOFs, are among the most dangerous and least understood…
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem for a Resilient Future
The Himalayas are vital to India’s climate resilience, water security, and cultural heritage, and strengthening…