Indigenous Voices from Himalayas, Karakoram and HinduKush (HKH) Region: Cryosphere in Crisis (Climate Forward Pakistan)

The event aims to shed light on the critical issue of glacier melting in the HKH region. This area, often referred to as the "Third Pole," is home to over 7,000 glaciers that are rapidly melting due to climate change. The event will focus on the profound implications this has for both local and global ecosystems, water resources, and the livelihoods of indigenous communities who rely on these glaciers. The event seeks to amplify indigenous perspectives on the cryosphere's decline, fostering a deeper understanding of how this crisis affects not just the Arctic but also regions that are interconnected through global climate systems.

Moderator:

• Didar Ali, Project Coordinator at Climate Forward Pakistan

Speakers:

• Asmita Rawat, Research Fellow at Nepal Institute for Policy Research
• Fassih Bin Tariq, Project Coordinator at ACT International
• Manisha Arrya, Program & Community Manager at EarthJust Ecosystems
• Rajan Thapa, National Project Manager at WWF Nepal
• Tanvi Mishra, Science Communications Specialist for the IPCC Vice Chair