Global outlook for ice and snow

This publication provides an up-to-date, concise review of the state of the environment and the trends in ice and snow-covered regions (cryosphere) of the world. It features case studies, illustrations, graphics and maps and serves as an educational and reference publication. With a broad target aud...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: United Nations Environment Programme
Other Authors: DEWA
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: UNEP 2016
Subjects:
ice
Online Access:https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/7792
Description
Summary:This publication provides an up-to-date, concise review of the state of the environment and the trends in ice and snow-covered regions (cryosphere) of the world. It features case studies, illustrations, graphics and maps and serves as an educational and reference publication. With a broad target audience that includes decision-makers at many levels, the report looks at the significance of changes in the cryosphere to human well-being and the implications for policy.