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Category: Cryosphere and water

31 March 2025
Forest Fires in Nepal: The Unseen Threat of Droughts

Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and dry forests have doubled forest fire incidents in the past decade in Nepal with 2025 projected to be the worst year.

14 March 2025
Integrated River Basin Management in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: emphasising a multi-scale approach

With 261 transboundary river basins covering 45% of the Earth’s land surface, and 19 of […]

24 February 2025
Bridging waters – harnessing science diplomacy for climate resilience in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Experts from major river basin countries and international organisations discuss a variety of topics including regional cooperation, sustainable water management, and the role of science diplomacy in addressing the interconnected challenges of the HKH region.

10 February 2025
In southern Nepal, 13 municipalities unite to fund Community-Based Flood Early Warning System

In May 2024, ICIMOD brokered a cooperative agreement between at-risk municipalities to setup a basket fund for an early warning system.

11 December 2024
HKH Women on Ice Daily Blogs
30 October 2024
Glacier diaries: Hailuogou Glacier, China   

The Hailuogou Glacier is located in Luding County of China’s Sichuan Province. The Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park, the only glacier-forest park in China...

8 October 2024
Countries come together to build region’s readiness for risk 

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

7 October 2024
Advancing environmental protection and sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalaya 

Balancing protection and development Mountains are crucial for ecological protection, serving as vital reservoirs of […]

19 September 2024
The Yarlung Zangbo-Brahmaputra River Basin: building shared benefits and responsibilities across borders

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.

17 September 2024
From Cryosphere to Coast: Policy Action Dialogue tackles Climate Change Impacts on the Third Pole and Mountain Ecology

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate […]

10 September 2024
Climate-resilient hydropower development in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: A race against climate change

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

31 July 2024
Building inclusive disaster resilience: ensuring no-one is left behind

Viewing disaster risk reduction through a GEDSI lens: actions and tools to make DRR accessible and inclusive to all

26 June 2024
Glacial dialogues in China: Uniting minds on climate change 

In the midst of a peak climbing season, a host of cryosphere policymakers, scientists, researchers, students, media personnel, and other stakeholders convened in Chengdu and Sichuan for open conversations and examination of a pressing global issue: climate change and its impact on the Earth’s cryosphere.

15 May 2024
The communities harnessing nature to shield themselves from rising risks in the Koshi River Basin

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.

23 February 2024
The integration role model: gender equality, disability, and social inclusion in water modelling

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

25 January 2024
Record low snowfall sounds alarm for water security in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

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.

8 November 2023
River basins need integrated solutions to face climate impacts

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

31 August 2023
Communities harness nature for water smart solutions in the Himalayan landscape

Chhirak Maya Rai, 82, has witnessed remarkable changes throughout her life, though water was never an issue in her community.

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