ORCID
- W Blake: 0000-0001-9447-1361
Abstract
Mountain glaciers are crucial sources of fresh water, contributing directly and indirectly to water, energy and food supplies for hundreds of millions of people. Assessing the impact of diminishing glacial meltwater contributions to the security of this resource is critical as we seek to manage and adapt to changing freshwater dynamics in a warming world. Both water quantity and quality influence water (in)security, so understanding the fluxes of water, sediment and contaminants through glacial and proglacial systems is required for holistic assessment of meltwater contribution to downstream resource security. In this paper we consider the socio-environmental role of and pressures on glacier-fed waters, discuss key research priorities for the assessment of both the quantity and quality of meltwater and reflect on the importance of situating our understanding within a transdisciplinary and inclusive research landscape.
DOI
10.1017/aog.2023.14
Publication Date
2023-04-14
Publication Title
Annals of Glaciology
ISSN
0260-3055
Embargo Period
2023-05-16
First Page
1
Last Page
6
Recommended Citation
Clason, C., Rangecroft, S., Owens, P., Łokas, E., Baccolo, G., Selmes, N., Beard, D., Kitch, J., Dextre, R., Morera, S., & Blake, W. (2023) 'Contribution of glaciers to water, energy and food security in mountain regions: current perspectives and future priorities', Annals of Glaciology, , pp. 1-6. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1017/aog.2023.14
