This edited volume‎,‎ showcasing cutting‎-edge research‎,‎ addresses two primary questions ‎- what are the main drivers of change in high‎-mountains and what are the risks implied by these changes‎?‎ From a physical perspective‎,‎ it examines the complex interplay between climate and the high‎-mountain cryosphere‎,‎ with further chapters covering tectonics‎,‎ volcano‎-ice interactions‎,‎ hydrology‎,‎ slope stability‎,‎ erosion‎,‎ ecosystems‎,‎ and glacier‎- and snow‎-related hazards‎.‎ Societal dimensions‎,‎ both global and local‎,‎ of high‎-mountain cryospheric change are also explored‎.‎ The book offers unique perspectives on high‎-mountain cultures‎,‎ livelihoods‎,‎ governance and natural resources management‎,‎ focusing on how global change influences societies and how people respond to climate‎-induced cryospheric changes‎.‎ An invaluable reference for researchers and professionals in cryospheric science‎,‎ geomorphology‎,‎ climatology‎,‎ environmental studies and human geography‎,‎ this volume will also be of interest to practitioners working in global change and risk‎,‎ including NGOs and policy advisors‎.‎