Outlook on climate change adaptation in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Key climate concerns for vulnerable sectors Applicability of existing adaptation policies in the HKH countries* This table was developed based on collective analysis of information obtained from the Regional Policy Workshop on Adaptation Outlook for the Hindu Kush Himalaya, 02-03 February 2017, and feedback from policy experts.

Moderate

Moderate/High

High

Low

Low/Moderate

≤ 1/3 of the countries

≥ 1/2 of the countries

≥ 2/3 of the countries

Key climate change concerns

Vulnerable sectors

Adaptation policies

Coverage

E ectiveness

Resources

Targets

Institution and capacity Anticipatory

Mountain speci city

Energy, food/agriculture, water, infrastructure

Flash oods

Energy, food/agriculture, water, infrastructure, forests and biodiversity, tourism

Landslides

GLOFs

Energy, water, infrastructure

Avalanches

Energy

Glacial melt

Energy

Food/agriculture, water, forests and biodiversity

Droughts

Rise temperature

Food/agriculture, water, forests and biodiversity, tourism

Food/agriculture, forests and biodiversity

Wild res

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