Mountains are the world’s water towers.





About 70% of Earth’s freshwater exists as snow or ice and glacier runoff is vital for drinking water, Mountain biodiversity, Mountain agriculture, Mountain industry and hydropower. Nearly 2 billion people—including many Indigenous Peoples—depend on water from mountains for their essential daily needs, livelihoods and cultural practices.
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