<h5>What is the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region?</h5><p>The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region is a mountain range that stretches over 3500 km and across eight countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar, and Pakistan. This region is thought to be the world's most important water tower. The HKH is a water source for ten of Asia’s largest river systems.</p><p>These rivers provide drinking water, irrigation, and electricity and fulfil industrial and sanitation needs for many people living in the mountains and below. The region also has the most ice and snow outside of the Arctic and Antarctica. The HKH is not only a source of clean drinking water for many, but it is also home to culture, beauty, and biodiversity.</p><p>Sadly, the region is among the most neglected parts of the world. Climate change and other factors are affecting this region, destroying centuries-old resources, communities, and cultures. Recently, scientists have also issued a warning about the HKH region.</p><h5>What warning has been issued?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/hindu-kush-region-on-the-verge-of-collapse%2FHindu_Kush_Mountains'_view_%2C_Pakistan.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=576a4f24-c2cb-48db-bf9a-4fbf68d1786b"><figcaption>A mountain range in the Hindu Kush region. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0</figcaption></figure><p>Recently, scientists have stated that the HKH region is a biosphere on the verge of ‘collapse’ or ‘destruction.’ The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) declared the warning as many global experts are attending a meeting they are hosting in Kathmandu, Nepal.</p><p>ICIMOD researchers warn that the scale and speed at which nature and habitat loss are occurring in the HKH region is nothing less than catastrophic. The region is home to over 241 million people, with 31% of them experiencing food insecurity.</p><p>An ICIMOD official said despite the region's importance and the efforts of organisations to safeguard it, 70% of the region's natural biodiversity has been lost. Another official said the HKH region's natural deterioration is so advanced and increasing that it now threatens the lives of animals, plants, and even human societies.</p><h5>Have the scientists suggested any methods to protect the region?</h5><p>Scientists have requested additional efforts and immediate funding to avoid nature loss in the HKH region. Scientists also say investing in the region to reverse habitat loss and prevent species extinction is important.</p><p>Worldwide, there has been an increase in funding to protect the environment and also a growing realisation of the importance of nature in human survival. Scientists say it must be ensured that financing for the HKH region increases to save the mountain range before it gets completely destroyed.</p><p>Let’s hope scientists and experts are able to save the Hindu Kush Himalaya region from complete destruction.</p>

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