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Our Himalayas are the lifeline of India's monsoon, which sustains over 40% of the country’s cultivated land. These majestic mountains are also the source of mighty rivers that support billions of lives. Yet, when we talk about protecting and restoring forests, how often do we think about the mountains? Interestingly, nearly 67% of India’s forests are found in mountainous regions. It's time to prioritise their conservation! On #InternationalMountainDay, let's recognise their fragility and pledge to protect these vital ecosystems. By understanding their significance, we can take steps to ensure a sustainable future for both humans and the mountains. Captured by Aparna Pandey #GIZ #RECAP4NDC #IndoGermanCooperation #EnvironmentalConservation #ClimateAction #FLR Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, MoEF&CC, Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH, GIZ India, International Climate Initiative, IUCN, TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, India, ICIMOD, Forest Survey of India, Dehradun, India
