Developed by the Government of Punjab and ICIMOD, the upgraded Air Quality Portal brings together […]
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Developed by the Government of Punjab and ICIMOD, the upgraded Air Quality Portal brings together […]
The rocks will remain steep, the rivers will continue to surge with fierce white waters, and the risks will keep growing as climate change accelerates. But amid these changing landscapes, another transformation is underway: the people doing science are changing too.
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.
Communities along the Nepal-India border share family, cultural, and economic ties. For generations, people upstream have called relatives downstream when rivers rose, creating an informal early warning network. This informal mechanism works until it does not. This article discusses ICIMOD and OPRI-SPF work to establish a long-term early warning system through the G2O project.
The new climate reality of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) is visible across three paradigms: thresholds being crossed as climate change accelerates cascading risks; pronounced inequalities in the adaptive and response capacities of communities across the region; and the growing need for data-driven, impact-based decisions that will determine the success of response measures.
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.
Less than a year ago, what began as a promising dialogue between the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (CRAES) has grown into a strategic partnership built on shared ambition, scientific priorities, and broader cooperation.
Air pollution from episodic events are not just local issue, but a broader public health and environmental concern. To stay safe during such episodes, it is important that individuals and families minimise exposure and stay safe during high pollution episodes. This blog outlines some things preventive measures.
The authors discuss the sources of two major pollution spikes in the region - occurring between October and November, and again from March to April. They also explore the impacts of air pollution on the environment, socio-economic conditions, and public health, as well as some available solutions to address these sources at their origin
The World Meteorological Organisation’s latest report focusing on Asia’s climate reveals some startling indicators about the changing climate. Along with dipping snow cover, there is mention of record breaking temperatures, negative mass balance seen in 23 glaciers across High Mountain Asia. A silver lining is the success seen in early warning systems providing life-saving alerts for flood-prone communities.