The trajectory of developmental initiatives around Kedarnath is a clear indication of precarious future of the holy shrine. We need to be mindful while planning and promoting commercialisation in these pristine environments.
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Himalayan Habitats: Built on Landslides, Threatened by Negligence
Not landslides, but our ignorance and greed are responsible for increasing losses due to this phenomenon that facilitated growth of habitations in the Himalayan region.
People-Powered Development in the Himalayas
The Himalayas eagerly await people-powered development as the alienation of the indigenous people with immense traditional knowledge from the development process is the prime cause of the looming ecological and environmental crisis in the region.
The Vulnerability Paradox: Are We Missing the Weak?
Are our DRR interventions missing the weak and vulnerable sections of the community and serving only the ones with safety nets, knowledge, resources, political say and clout.
Climate Change and Disaster Management in Uttarakhand
Climate change impacts are a major challenge for disaster management professionals, and more so in the Himalayan region where the stakes are high and changes are irreversible.
Are We Ready for the Big One?
Earthquake is a harsh reality for the Himalayan region and located in the Seismic Gap the threat is real big for Uttarakhand. We have to evaluate if we are ready for the big one and act positively and quickly.
Understanding Ourselves to Protect Our Future
Our evolutionary programming together with lacking tradition of historical record keeping, enhance our vulnerability and we need to understand ourselves to protect our future.
Risk Transfer: Your Financial Safety Net Against the Unexpected
Risk transfer through insurance of assets is being recognised globally as being a potent strategy for shielding the communities from fast mounting burden of disaster induced losses and facilitating prompt and full recovery.
Climate Change Induced Implications for Disaster Managers
Though threatening humanity as such, climate change related unexpected and extreme events pose a major challenge for disaster management fraternity of the Himalayan region and warrants gearing up preparations to ensure not being caught off guard.
Landslides and Human Habitation in the Himalayan Region: A Delicate Balance
Landslides promote availability of water and fertile land in the mountains and most habitations are therefore located in close proximity of old landslides. Understanding this relationship is crucial to reducing landslide induced losses.