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Summary of the Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment Report

Year: 2019

This First HKH Assessment Report consists of 16 chapters, which comprehensively assess the current state of knowledge of the HKH region, increase the understanding of various drivers of change and their impacts, address critical data gaps and develop a set of evidence-based and actionable policy solutions and recommendations
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Chapter 1 Brief - Introduction to the Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment

Year: 2019

Chapter ABSTRACT: Mountains are large landforms raised above the surface of the earth emerging into peaks and ranges
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Chapter 2 Brief - Drivers of Change to Mountain Sustainability in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Year: 2019

Chapter ABSTRACT: Many challenges for sustainability are related to weak governance, natural resource overexploitation, environmental degradation, certain aspects of unregulated or rapid urbanization, and loss of traditional culture
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Chapter 3 Brief - Unravelling Climate Change in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: Rapid Warming in the Mountains and Increasing Extremes

Year: 2019

Chapter ABSTRACT: Historically, the climate of the HKH has experienced significant changes that are closely related to the rise and fall of regional cultures and civilizations
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Chapter 4 Brief - Exploring Futures of the Hindu Kush Himalaya: Scenarios and Pathways

Year: 2019

Chapter ABSTRACT: To illuminate future uncertainties and inform strategic plans, this chapter presents three qualitative scenarios for the status of the HKH through 2080
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Chapter 5 Brief - Sustaining Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Year: 2019

Chapter ABSTRACT: Mountains make up 24% of the world’s land area, are home to 20% of the world’s population, provide 60–80% of the world’s fresh water, and harbour 50% of the world’s biodiversity hotspots (well-established)
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Chapter 6 Brief - Meeting Future Energy Needs in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Year: 2019

Chapter ABSTRACT: As mentioned in earlier chapters, the HKH regions form the entirety of some countries, a major part of other countries, and a small percentage of yet others
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Chapter 7 Brief - Status and Change of the Cryosphere in the Extended Hindu Kush Himalaya Region

Year: 2019

Chapter ABSTRACT: The cryosphere is defined by the presence of frozen water in its many forms: glaciers, ice caps, ice sheets, snow, permafrost, and river and lake ice
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Chapter 8 Brief - Water in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Year: 2019

Chapter ABSTRACT: Commonly described as the “water tower for Asia,” the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) plays an important role in ensuring water, food, energy, and environmental security for much of the continent
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Chapter 9 Brief - Food and Nutrition Security in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: Unique Challenges and Niche Opportunities

Year: 2019

Chapter ABSTRACT: The mountain people of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) face large challenges in food and nutrition security
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