Future Sustainability Challenges in Hindu Kush-Himalaya - Impact of Global Changes on Mountains: Responses and Adaptation - page 229

Elevation (meters)

Glaciers Rivers Basins Irrigated Areas Urban Extent

1,000-2,000 2,000-4,000 4,000-6,000 6,000-8,000

0-500 500-1,000

Figure 10.1. An overview of Hindu Kush-Himalayan region with the major river basins and human infl uences (Source: www.careclimatechange.org).