Countries in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region abound with bioeconomy solutions for climate resilience and sustainable development, but these remain restricted to the local level. ICIMOD leveraged the platform of IV Mountain Futures Conference to stimulate regional consensus for knowledge and technology exchange pathways to break the silos and amplify these solutions across the region.
A high-level delegation led by the Vice-Governor of Yunnan province of China met with ICIMOD officials to explore opportunities for collaboration with ICIMOD on 5 January.
Between 12 and 20th September, I had the honour of leading a high-level delegation to China. While China has been a founding member of ICIMOD, with the Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences represented on our Board of Governors, this trip marked a significant step forward in our relations, including ICIMOD’s first in-person meeting with officials in Beijing.