Please refer to the attached file. The World Food Programme (WFP) and International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) highlight that glacier retreat and changing snowfall patterns are increasing water-related risks, affecting agriculture, food security, livelihoods, and infrastructure across mountain and downstream communities. The brief calls for government-led investments that connect risk monitoring, early warning systems, climate-resilient agriculture, water management, and financing mechanisms. It emphasizes scaling proven solutions through integrated programmes that protect vulnerable communities, strengthen food systems, and build resilience from mountains to farms and communities. At COP31, WFP and ICIMOD call for coordinated action to strengthen risk preparedness, improve water and food security, support resilient livelihoods, and develop investment-ready programmes that can be financed and implemented at scale.
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