The Effect of Climate Change on People Living in the Andes Mountain Range

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Liberal Studies, Public and Nonprofit Administration

Mentor Information

Elena Lioubimtseva

Department

Geography

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 55

Start Date

10-4-2013 9:00 AM

End Date

10-4-2013 10:00 AM

Keywords

Culture, Environment, Physical Science, Sustainability, World Perspective

Abstract

In the Latin American mountain range, the Andes, many people's livelihoods are affected by climate change. This research project focuses on the impacts of climate change on people living in the Central Andes mountain range. Our research includes modeling future climate change scenarios with MAGICC SENGEN 5.3 model, analyzing peer-reviewed literature on ecosystems and cultures native to the Central Andes, and using satellite images to evaluate glacial changes and to understand the relationship between the glaciers and the human population. By combining anthropological evidence and climate change research, evidence shows the effects of changing glaciers, decreased renewable water sources, and other environmental effects on the Central Andean population.

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The Effect of Climate Change on People Living in the Andes Mountain Range

Henry Hall Atrium 55

In the Latin American mountain range, the Andes, many people's livelihoods are affected by climate change. This research project focuses on the impacts of climate change on people living in the Central Andes mountain range. Our research includes modeling future climate change scenarios with MAGICC SENGEN 5.3 model, analyzing peer-reviewed literature on ecosystems and cultures native to the Central Andes, and using satellite images to evaluate glacial changes and to understand the relationship between the glaciers and the human population. By combining anthropological evidence and climate change research, evidence shows the effects of changing glaciers, decreased renewable water sources, and other environmental effects on the Central Andean population.