Glaciers in the tropical Andes have been retreating for the past several decades, leading to
a temporary increase in dry season water supply downstream. Projected future glacier …

Climate change is having a significant impact on ecosystem services and is likely to become
increasingly important as this phenomenon intensifies. Future impacts can be difficult to …

The cryosphere (including, snow, glaciers, permafrost, lake and river ice) is an integral
element of high mountain regions, which are home to roughly 10% of the global population …

Central and South America (CSA) is a highly diverse region, both culturally and biologically.
It has one of the highest levels of biodiversity on the planet (Hoorn et al., 2010; Zador et al …

Water demand is expected to continue rising to support growing population, particularly in
water-stressed countries and regions. Amid competitive water needs for agricultural …

Abstract Changes in land use and land cover are major drivers of hydrological alteration in
the tropical Andes. However, quantifying their impacts is fraught with difficulties because of …

This paper synthesizes what is known about the physical and biophysical impacts of climate
change and their consequences for societies and development under different levels of …

Water scarcity is a global issue posing significant challenges for sustainable water
management. Saudi Arabia, due to its arid conditions, limited freshwater resources, and high …

Spatial differences in the supply and demand of ecosystem services such as water
provisioning often imply that the demand for ecosystem services cannot be fulfilled at the …

South America contributes to roughly 30% of global runoff to the oceans. Because the
regional economy and biodiversity depend significantly on its water resources, assessing …