A project of the National Research Programme "Sustainable water management" (NRP 61).
Prof Wilfried Haeberli
New lakes can emerge when glaciers melt away. In order to assess opportunities and risks in relation to these new lakes, researchers studied the relevant aspects of natural hazards, hydropower, tourism and law and discussed them with stakeholders.
Further information:
http://www.nfp61.ch/E/Pages/home.aspx