Tag: partnership

ICIMOD researchers build capacity in landslide science through field visit at iRALL School 2025 in Chengdu, focusing on multi-hazard mountain risks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The MOU commits both bodies to pool expertise, knowledge, innovation, technology and networks to strengthen food production and community resilience, food and nutrition security, and bring economic benefits to mountain communities.