Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Directly relevant to India's environmental security, water resources, disaster management strategies, and regional cooperation. The stability of the HKH is crucial for the well-being of a significant portion of India's population and economy.
Mountain ecosystems, particularly the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH), are highly sensitive to global warming, experiencing accelerated glacial melt, permafrost thaw, and increased frequency of extreme weather events like flash floods and landslides, which threaten regional ecosystems, water security, and human populations.