Water Towers
These two major Central Asian rivers are fed by the melting glaciers.
The Syr Darya and Amu Darya
The year by which many Central Asian rivers are projected to see catastrophic flow reduction.
2050
This problem immediately follows Glacier Loss and causes all subsequent issues in the "Chain Reaction."
Water Shortage
This is the natural feature that the presentation calls the "Water Towers" of the region.
The glaciers
The projected flow volume (in percent) that the Syr Darya river will retain in 2050.
60%
The specific risk that increases when initial melting creates unstable high-altitude lakes that threaten villages.
Disaster Risk (or Glacial lake floods)
The mountain ranges that hold the majority of Central Asia's ice reserves.
Tien Shan and Pamir
The percentage of glacier mass projected to remain in the Tien Shan by 2050.
48%
The essential step that Central Asian nations must take Regionally to manage the crisis, according to the conclusion.
Cooperation on water management
The powerful metaphorical term used to describe the water supply that sustains millions in the region.
Lifeblood
The percentage of its current flow that the Talgar River is projected to lose by 2050.
55%
The three-word motto and final call to action used on the conclusion slide.
SAVE THE EARTH