Pamiri women and the melting glaciers of Tajikistan

Made by: UN University

Published by: UN University

Published in: NULL

Region: Tajikistan

Length: 10:08

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Abstract:

The glaciers of the Pamir mountains, which provide over 50% of Central Asia's water resources, are rapidly melting at a rate similar to Greenland's continental glacier. Three generations of of Pamiri women share the impacts of the melt and decreasing water levels.

Topics: Environment,  Glaciology,  

Keywords: Environment,  Glaciology,