Why the Himalayan Glaciers Matter
The Hindu-Kush-Himalayan region, Asia’s “water tower,” sustains over a billion lives but faces severe threats from climate change as snow and ice rapidly decline. In Ladakh, rising temperatures and erratic snowfall disrupt seasonal meltwaters crucial for farming, jeopardizing food security and survival. Unsustainable groundwater use worsens the crisis, depleting aquifers with insufficient recharge. This dual threat of water scarcity and loss of traditional knowledge demands innovative, sustainable solutions to secure the region’s future.
