Tackling the effects of climate change on the Andean glaciers
Host institution Universidad de Concepción
Grant year 2023
Project summary
The ice-capped Andes are one of the most vulnerable mountain environments on Earth. The retreat of glaciers is affecting water availability, and this will continue to get worse with increased warming. Dr Alfonso Fernandez, from Chiles Universidad de Concepción, is leading a team to evaluate how SRM might change this picture, and with what other effects. Preliminary analysis suggests it could have a cooling effect along the Cordillera, and could reduce precipitation, especially in the south, but more study is needed. This project will provide important information for negotiators and policymakers in South America as they engage in discussions about the potential future deployment or rejection of SRM as an option to tackle climate change.
