Type

Book section

Title

Bolivian Andes: from climate change to human displacements?

Author

Kaenzig, Raoul

Year

2011

Editor(s)

A. Borsdorf
J. & E. Stötter
E. Veulliet

Book Title

Managing Alpine Future II: “Inspire and drive sustainable mountain regions”. Proceedings of the Innsbruck Conference November 21-23, 2011.

Journal

Austrian Academy of Sciences

Vol

4, pp. 47–57

Abstract

This research explores the impact of climate change on population migration in the mountainous regions of Bolivia. Migration, considered here as an “ex-situ” adaptation strategy, can be chosen to cope with the worsening environmental conditions. In this case-study based research, some preliminary results are presented in order to better understand the weight of perceived climate change impacts on migration decisions. Additionally, some issues related to glacial retreat, especially the visual dimension, are stressed.

Citation

Kaenzig, R. (2011). Bolivian Andes: from climate change to human displacements? In A. Borsdorf, J. & E. Stötter, & E. Veulliet (Eds.), Managing Alpine Future II: “Inspire and drive sustainable mountain regions”. Proceedings of the Innsbruck Conference November 21-23, 2011 (Vol. 4, pp. 47–57). Austrian Academy of Sciences. doi: 10.4000/ belgeo.28836