Quantifying rates of climate change in mountain regions is of considerable interest, not least
because mountains are viewed as climate “hotspots” where change can anticipate or …

Abstract The Tibetan Plateau (TP) is also known as the “Third Pole”. Elevation dependent
warming (EDW), the phenomenon that warming rate changes systematically with elevation …

The information on the projected climate changes over China is of great importance for
preparing the nation's societal adaptiveness to the future natural ecosystem. This study …

Abstract The Tibetan Plateau (TP) is undergoing significant warming since the 1950s.
During the past two decades, extensive research has been conducted to investigate the …

Historically, the climate of the HKH has experienced significant changes that are closely
related to the rise and fall of regional cultures and civilizations. Studies show well …

Available observations suggest that some mountain regions are experiencing seasonal
warming rates that are greater than the global land average. There is also evidence from …

Global warming has already had a significant impact on social ecosystems. The Tibetan
Plateau (TP), which is characterized by a cryosphere, is also recognized to have a profound …

Abstract The Tibetan Plateau (TP), with an average elevation of over 4000 m asl and an
area of approximately 2.5× 10 6 km 2, is the highest and most extensive highland in the …

Mountains are essential sources of freshwater for our world, but their role in global water
resources could well be significantly altered by climate change. How well do we understand …

In recent decades, extreme climatic events have been a major issue worldwide. Regional
assessments on various climates and geographic regions are needed for understanding …