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The environmental, socioeconomic and cultural significance of glaciers has motivated several countries to regulate activities on glaciers and glacierized surroundings. However, laws written to specifically protect mountain glaciers have only recently been considered within national political agendas. Glacier Protection Laws (GPLs) originate in countries where mining has damaged glaciers and have been adopted with the aim of protecting the cryosphere from harmful activities. Here, we analyze GPLs in Argentina (approved) and Chile (under discussion) to identify potential environmental conflicts arising from law restrictions and omissions. We conclude that GPLs overlook the dynamics of glaciers and could prevent or delay actions needed to mitigate glacial hazards (e.g. artificial drainage of glacial lakes) thus placing populations at risk. Furthermore, GPL restrictions could hinder strategies (e.g. use of glacial lakes as reservoirs) to mitigate adverse impacts of climate change. Arguably, more flexible GPLs are needed to protect us from the changing cryosphere.
Iaith wreiddiol | Saesneg |
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Tudalennau (o-i) | 835-845 |
Nifer y tudalennau | 11 |
Cyfnodolyn | Ambio: A Journal of the Human Environment |
Cyfrol | 47 |
Rhif cyhoeddi | 8 |
Dyddiad ar-lein cynnar | 13 Maw 2018 |
Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs) | |
Statws | Cyhoeddwyd - 01 Rhag 2018 |
Ôl bys
Gweld gwybodaeth am bynciau ymchwil 'Glacier protection laws: potential conflicts in managing glacial hazards and adapting to climate change'. Gyda’i gilydd, maen nhw’n ffurfio ôl bys unigryw.Prosiectau
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Glacial Hazards in Chile: Processes, Assessment, Mitigation and Risk Management Strategies
Glasser, N. (Prif Ymchwilydd), Harrison, S. (Cyd-ymchwilydd) & Schaefer, M. (Cyd-ymchwilydd)
Natural Environment Research Council
01 Chwef 2016 → 31 Ion 2018
Prosiect: Ymchwil a ariannwyd yn allanol