Preface
Foreword
Himalayas in the Anthropocene: An overview
Anthropogenic environmental burdens in the Himalayas
Haphazard urbanization and the Himalayan towns
Unorganized tourism practices and the allied challenges in the Himalayas
Big dams in the Himalayan mountain ecosystem
Deforestation and landslides by anthropogenic activities in the Himalayas
Mining and quarrying activities in the Himalayas
Climate change implications in the Himalayas
Disaster preparedness and awareness in the Himalayas
Water and soil degradation in the Himalayan mountain ecosystem
Anthropogenic impacts in the Himalayas and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Environment or Development: The way forward.