Freshwater Scarcity and Sustainable Water Management in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) Region

Authors

  • Pabitra Gurung PhD Student
  • Tashi Yang Chung Sherpa Master’s Degree in Rural Development

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/hn.v15i0.11291

Keywords:

Water scarcity, Water demand and supply, Water management, Watershed interventions, HKH region

Abstract

Water is essential for every life on the earth and for many forms of socioeconomic development activity. Freshwater scarcity is a major issue in the developing world in terms of human consumption and irrigation. Water is not evenly distributed therefore some regions (particularly in South Asia and Africa) will experience intensified water scarcity in coming years. The stressors on water are population growth and climate change. These stressors are exacerbated by poor management and policy on the part of ruling governments. Climate change is of keen interest as it will impact water availability in unpredictable ways. In this context, it is essential to develop efficient adaptive tactics (e.g., water storage) to anticipate these changes. The paper, then, will look into the global scenario of water demand, as well as examine regional conflicts that may become worse under the stress of water scarcity.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hn.v15i0.11291

HYDRO Nepal Journal

Journal of Water, Energy and Environment

Volume: 15, 2014, July

Page: 42-47

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Author Biographies

Pabitra Gurung, PhD Student

University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, Canada

Tashi Yang Chung Sherpa, Master’s Degree in Rural Development

Tribhuvan University, Nepal

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Published

2014-10-22

How to Cite

Gurung, P., & Sherpa, T. Y. C. (2014). Freshwater Scarcity and Sustainable Water Management in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) Region. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment, 15, 42–47. https://doi.org/10.3126/hn.v15i0.11291

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Vol. 15 (2014)

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