State and Fate of Hindu Kush Himalaya Water Resources - Climate Change Impacts on Cryosphere

Explore the state and fate of water resources in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region in this informative webinar. Delve into the latest research on climate change impacts on the HKH cryosphere, challenging earlier hypotheses and revealing counter-intuitive findings. Learn about projected glacier shrinkage and its implications for the 2 billion people relying on the region's 10 river basins. Examine topics such as snow and permafrost contributions, hydrographs, climate models, and flood forecasting systems. Discuss the consequences of small hydropower projects, strategies for managing water scarcity, and impacts on wildlife. Gain insights into the complexities of estimating glacial melt and the challenges faced by the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation in addressing these issues.

Introduction
Poll Results
Presentation
Contribution of Snow Permafrost
Hydrograph
Head headwaters
Bottom Line
Key Messages
GCMs
Hydrographs
South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation
Snowfall in Himalayas
Realtime Integrated Flood Forecasting System
Future Consequences of Small Hydropower Projects
Managing Water Scarcity
Estimation of glacial melt
Impacts on wildlife
Wrapup