Mountain Regions Show Rising Temperatures Faster Than Global Average - ICIMOD Head
Date
11/17/2024 9:11:21 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 17. Temperatures in
mountain regions are increasing at a faster rate than the global
average, said David Potter, Head of the Strategic Group at the
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD),
Trend
reports.
Speaking at the session "Addressing climate vulnerability:
promoting comprehensive and equitable approach to climate action"
at COP29 Parliamentary Meeting organized jointly by the
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Azerbaijani Parliament, Potter
noted the latest data.
"The Hindu Kush Himalayas are experiencing the impacts of
climate change more rapidly and severely compared to other parts of
the world. This phenomenon is linked to elevation-dependent
warming, where temperatures rise faster at higher altitudes. In the
Hindu Kush Himalayas, the temperature increase is occurring at
twice the global average. This significantly affects the region,
where glaciers, a crucial source of drinking water for over two
billion people, are melting, leading to water shortages," he
said.
Potter also noted that the frequency of floods and landslides is
rising, causing extensive damage and impacting the entire
region.
"It's not only about climate change. There are specific
mountain-related factors that make people living in these areas
marginalized and vulnerable. For instance, agricultural
productivity is generally lower in mountain regions. Additionally,
markets are often far away, making it difficult and time-consuming
for people to transport and sell their products," Potter added.
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