The effects of climate change on people in the Andes: melting glaciers mean drought, tension and conflict for Peru’s mountain people in and around Huascarán National Park

Peru's Cordillera Blanca, home to the indigenous Quechua-speaking people and Huascarán National Park, is experiencing severe societal impacts due to climate change, particularly from melting glaciers. This study highlights that Peruvians face disproportionate consequences compared to other regions, yet there is a scarcity of information on human responses or societal effects in developing mountain areas. The research focuses on the tension and conflict arising from drought conditions caused by glacier retreat, offering insights into the complex interplay between environmental change and community dynamics in vulnerable regions.

Garrard, R. (2012). The effects of climate change on people in the Andes: melting glaciers mean drought, tension and conflict for Peru’s mountain people in and around Huascarán National Park. Eco.Mont (Journal on Protected Mountain Areas Research), 4(1), 35–40. https://doi.org/10.1553/eco.mont-4-1s35