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Climate vulnerability, hazards and risk: an integrated pilot study in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh - synthesis report

Climate vulnerability, hazards and risk: an integrated pilot study in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh - synthesis report This synthesis report brings together the various components from the pilot study on climate vulnerability, hazards and risk, completed for Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. The report introduces an integrated assessment framework, highlights key findings, discusses the main learnings and implications for climate change adaptation and disaster-risk reduction in Kullu district, and provides perspectives for transferring the methodological approaches to the broader Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). The report therefore provides a robust scientific basis for planning, developing, and implementing adaptation solutions, which should proceed in close cooperation with, and full engagement of local stakeholders.