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Villages
Villages in the Himalaya face unprecedented environmental and economic pressure.
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Hotspot for Hazards
Over the past few years, the Himalaya has experienced a number of devastating earthquakes, fires, floods, and landslides.
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Migration
Fueled by migration from rural areas, the growth of religious, ecological and adventure tourism, and recent social unrest, towns and urban centers are expanding.
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Hazards and Urbanization
The Himalaya is at the confluence of two major trends: natural disasters and urbanization.
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Vulnerability
How does urbanization affect vulnerability to natural disasters in the Himalayas?
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The Himalayan Region
Extending over eight countries, the Himalaya is one of the most dynamic mountain systems in the world.
Urban Himalaya
How is urbanization reshaping vulnerabilities in the Himalaya?
We are a team of geographers, environmental scientists, anthropologists, and economists working together to answer these questions:
- Where are settlements changing and how is this affecting the landscape?
- How do earthquakes, fires, floods, and landslides affect growing urban communities?
- How does socio-economic status affect sensitivity to hazards?
- Where and why are urban communities most vulnerable?
- What explains differences in the vulnerability of urban settlements across the Himalaya?
