From fishermen risking their lives at sea, to farmers fearing the loss of their land and homes, to entire villages grappling with the long-term economic and psychological toll of recurring disasters – cyclones continue to reshape the daily realities of communities in Bangladesh.
With climate change accelerating, disasters are no longer isolated events across the globe. In the […]
The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, with its towering peaks and dynamic landscapes, presents both opportunities and challenges for hydropower development.
Mountain air was crisp and piercing, despite the midday sun shining bright above us. As […]
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.
With 261 transboundary river basins covering 45% of the Earth’s land surface, and 19 of […]
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.
In May 2024, ICIMOD brokered a cooperative agreement between at-risk municipalities to setup a basket fund for an early warning system.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.