Key Message: Vulnerabilities are shaped by the interaction of both climatic stresses and socio-economic drivers and conditions in the local context. They vary across geographical locations, socio-economic conditions, livelihood patterns and governance structures.

• Poor, socially excluded and marginalized groups are the most vulnerable
• Relevant policies, strategies and plans should address differential vulnerabilities
• Greater resources allocations are to be made for the climate affected HKH region and the most vulnerable communities and groups