Posts by Chimi Seldon

Permafrost, frozen ground that remains at or below 0° Celsius for two or more years […]

This accreditation gives ICIMOD a formal entry point into the 2026 UN Water Conference process and an important opportunity to elevate the water priorities of the Hindu Kush Himalaya in global policy discussions. As the source of 12 major river systems supporting millions in the mountains and billions downstream, the HKH must be recognised as core water infrastructure for sustainable development and climate resilience.

The industrial sector in Bhutan has played a significant role in the country's economic development.

Just a decade ago, it would have been difficult to imagine such a solemn ritual to honour the glacier, to lament the loss of much of its ice. Yet the changes are undeniable. Yala Glacier is disappearing.

Sometimes known as ‘the water tower of Asia’, the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region also […]

Integrating GEDSI into water management can contribute to improving access to water irrespective of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or social status.

Mountain peaks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region – usually capped in a white blanket of snow in the winter – remain noticeably bare this year, particularly in the western Himalayas. This winter has been very unusual, with little or no snowfall throughout the region. Farmers are understandably concerned, as low snowfall has a direct and severe impact on agriculture. This is particularly acute for the HKH region which is heavily dependent on agriculture.

The ground floor of the modest Melamchi River Resort, that lies just northeast of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu, lies buried beneath debris.