Towards a Hindukush-Himalaya Science Forum
Published: Mar 30, 2019
Photo Courtesy: CCO
The vulnerabilities of the population in the Hindukush-Himalaya mountain belt call for a global dialogue through the language of science; A view of Sagarmatha (Mt Everest), Nepal.
Abstract: Spread across eight countries, the Hindukush-Himalaya region supports a population of 234 million. Its increased vulnerability in the context of climate change calls for a forum to address the concerns of the people through scientific consensus. Experiences of a common scientific language amongst the stakeholders of the Arctic Council may be a significant takeaway towards this.
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