2019
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Water in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

  • Christopher A. Scott
  • Fan Zhang
  • Aditi Mukherji
  • Walter Immerzeel
  • Daanish Mustafa
  • Luna Bharati
  • Summary

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. The HKH is the source of ten major rivers that provide water—while also supporting food and energy production and a range of other ecosystem services—for two billion people across Asia. This chapter takes stock of current scientific knowledge on the availability of water resources in the HKH; the varied components of its water supply; the impact of climate change on future water availability; the components of water demand; and the policy, institutions, and governance challenges for water security in the region.

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  • Language:
    English
  • Published Year:
    2019
  • Publisher Name:
    Springer