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Nepali and Bhutanese disaster management officials share knowledge and conduct emergency simulation drill with Pakistani counterparts at first-of-its-kind learning exchange in Islamabad
Balancing protection and development Mountains are crucial for ecological protection, serving as vital reservoirs of […]
The newly formed ‘Yarlung Zangbo-Brahmaputra River Basin Network’ seeks to strengthen transboundary cooperation to overcome significant challenges in the region and achieve sustainable development in the region.
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate […]
Sometimes known as ‘the water tower of Asia’, the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region also […]
Viewing disaster risk reduction through a GEDSI lens: actions and tools to make DRR accessible and inclusive to all
As global temperatures rise, hazards are increasing in south-central Nepal. A series of community-led projects supported by ICIMOD and the Government of Australia are helping communities adapt.
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.