The significance Tanm River Basm The third pole on earth an area of extraordinary eutiful landscape and a world heritage site rich in biodtrsity Plateau glaciers are sources of freshwater reserves providing headwaters for 9 major river systems in Asia It'is the source area for most of Asias malornvers, upstream and upwind of upwards of 0%of the world's human population (Foggin,2008). It is the source area for most of Asia’s major rivers, upstream and upwind of upwards of 40% of the world’s human population (Foggin,2008). The significance