The Relationship between Land Use and Climate Change: A Case Study of Nepal
Pawan Thapa
Abstract
Land Use and Climate change are interrelated to each other. This change influences one another at various temporal and spatial scales; however, improper land uses are the primary causal factor on climate change. It studies relevant literature and Nepal’s case to assess the relationship between land use and climate change. Similarly focuses on how land-use impacts climate change and vice versa. In recent centuries land-use change significant effects on ecological variables and climate change. Likewise, understanding the research on both topics will help decision-makers and conservation planners manage land and climate.
Topics & Concepts
Climate changeLand use, land-use change and forestryGeographyLand useEnvironmental resource managementEnvironmental planningEnvironmental scienceEcologyBiologyLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesClimate change impacts on agricultureWater resources management and optimization