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.