文献类型： 外文期刊

作者： Pokhrel, Ankita ¹ ; Fang, Ping ¹ ; Bastola, Gaurav ³ ;

作者机构： 1.Tongji Univ, Inst Environm Sustainable Dev, Coll Environm Sci & Engn, United Nations Environm Program, Shanghai 200070, Peoples R China

2.Minist Agr & Rural Affairs, Hunan Acad Agr Sci, Inst Agr Environm & Ecol Hunan Prov, Key Lab Agroenvironm Midstream Yangtze Plain, Changsha 410125, Peoples R China

3.Tongji Univ, Coll Civil Engn, Shanghai 200070, Peoples R China

关键词： climate adaptation; sustainable development; mountain ecosystem; community perceptions; Annapurna Conservation Area

期刊名称：SUSTAINABILITY （ 影响因子：3.3； 五年影响因子：3.6 ）

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年卷期： 2025 年 17 卷 1 期

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： Mountain ecosystems, such as Nepal's Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA), are highly vulnerable to climate change, which threatens biodiversity, water resources, and livelihoods. This study examines Land Use Land Cover (LULC) changes, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Normalized Difference Snow Index (NDSI), climate variability, and community perception and adaptations over a 35-year period (1988-2023) using remote sensing, meteorological data, and community surveys. Vegetation expanded by 19,800 hectares, while barren land declined, reflecting afforestation and land reclamation efforts. NDVI showed improved vegetation health, while NDSI revealed significant snow cover losses, particularly after 1996. Meteorological analysis highlighted intensifying monsoonal rainfall and rising extreme precipitation events at lower elevations. Communities reported increased flooding, unpredictable rainfall, and reduced snowfall, driving adaptive responses such as water conservation, crop diversification, and rainwater harvesting. These findings demonstrate the value of integrating scientific data with local knowledge to inform sustainable adaptation strategies. Contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 and 13, the findings emphasize the importance of adaptive water management, resilient agriculture, and participatory conservation to enhance climate resilience in mountain ecosystems.