Between Ages of Ice :Ladakh: A history of a desert waterscape
Publication details: New Delhi Brijendra S. Dua 2018-19Edition: Vol.60Description: 23-30pSubject(s): Online resources: In: Journal of landscape architectureSummary: Today, the Ladakhi waterscape sees major geological changes, such as the melting of long frozen glaciers and rising water levels, spurred by global climate change. The Ladakhi ecological and cultural spheres are a storehouse of techniques to preserve the environment and have modernised themselves to remain relevant even in these times. There is much to be learnt from them, especially how to make the most of local resources and not jeopardise their very existence.| Item type | Current library | Status | Barcode | |
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Today, the Ladakhi waterscape sees major geological changes, such as the melting of long frozen glaciers and rising water levels, spurred by global climate change. The Ladakhi ecological and cultural spheres are a storehouse of techniques to preserve the environment and have modernised themselves to remain relevant even in these times. There is much to be learnt from them, especially how to make the most of local resources and not jeopardise their very existence.
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