Understanding the impact of climate change and resilience among highlanders in northern parts of Bhutan: A case study in Gasa district

• Published in: PLOS climate Vol. 2; no. 4; p. e0000079
• Main Authors: Dorji, Tshering, Yangzom, Deki, Norbu, Nima, Rinchen, Sangay, Dorjee, Jambay, Tenzin, Tenzin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: San Francisco Public Library of Science 01.04.2023
• Subjects: Agricultural practices; Agricultural production; Aquatic insects; Caterpillars; Climate change; Environmental impact; Farming; Freshwater resources; Fungi; Harvest; Households; Income; Infectious diseases; Insects; Livestock; Livestock farming; Mountain regions; Mountainous areas; Mountains; Natural resources; Rangelands; Resilience; Sea level; Snow; Sustainable livelihood; Tourism; Vector-borne diseases; Vectors; Bhutan; Himalaya Mountains; Asia; China; India

Mountainous regions are affected the most by climate change across the world. The livelihood of highlanders primarily depends on livestock farming and natural resources. In Bhutan, yak farming and sale of Cordyceps sinensis (caterpillar fungus)remain the main source of income for most highlanders. W...