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Our mission Contact Vacancies Open Data Digital library Science applicationsWho we are Meet the team History and governance Mission and vision The Hindu Kush Himalaya region Regional cooperation Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan China India Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Living Mountain Lab, Godavari Core documents Strategy 2030 4-year plan (MTAPV, 2023–2026) Annual reports Policies Current work Climate and Environmental Risks Action for clean air Managing cryosphere and water risks Resilient economies and landscapes Adaptive and transformative livelihoods and economies Ecosystem and landscape restoration Regional action and global advocacy Regional data, networks and institutions Global advocacy Campaigns #SaveOurSnow HI-WISE Regional Information System SERVIR-HKH Regional Database System (RDS) Climate Services Media Press releases Media coverage The Dr Andreas Schild Memorial Mountain Prize Past work Themes Ecosystem services Geospatial solutions Livelihoods Water and air Regional Programmes Adaptation and Resilience Building Resilient Mountain Solutions(RMS) Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Capability for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (REEECH) Special project: #HKH2Glasgow (Road to COP26) Adaptation solutions portal Transboundary Landscapes Landscape Initiative for Far Eastern Himalayas (HI-LIFE) Hindu Kush Karakoram Pamir Landscape Initiative (HKPL) Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative (KSLCDI) Kangchenjunga Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative (KLCDI) Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) River Basins and Cryosphere Cryosphere Initiative Indus Basin Initiative Koshi Basin Initiative Atmosphere Atmospheric Watch Initiative Air pollution solutions Other completed initiatives and projects A regional platform for water and disaster risks (HI-RISK) AdaptHimal DFAT Brahmaputra Special Project DFAT Energy Special Project Himalayan Adaptation, Water and Resilience (HI-AWARE) Himalayan Climate Change Adaptation Programme (HICAP) Hydrological Cycle Observing System (HKH-HYCOS) Strengthening Water Resources Management in Afghanistan (SWaRMA) Support to Rural Livelihoods and Climate Change Adaptation in the Himalayas (Himalica) Our resources Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Upper Indus Basin Network South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) HKH CryoHub Hindu Kush Himalayan Monitoring and Assessment Programme (HIMAP) Adaptation solutions portal Koshi Basin Information System Koshi Gender Portal Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub Hindu Kush Himalayan Biodiversity Information Facility (HKHBIF) Solutions by NEPCAT: Sustainable Land Management and Soil and Water Conservation Mountain GeoPortal Upper Indus Basin Network Indus Knowledge Partnership Platform(IKPP) Stay informed Announcements Active announcements Past announcements Blog Regional language portal From the Director General Events News and features Newsletters Success stories Staff articles Our mission Contact Vacancies Open Data Digital library Science applications This site uses cookies, as explained in our terms of use . If you consent, please close this message and continue to use this site. I ACCEPT The Hindu Kush Himalaya mountain range spans eight countries and stretches 3,500km across Asia. It is vital for the food, water and power security of up to two billion people and is a habitat for countless irreplaceable species. It is also acutely fragile—and absolutely frontline to the impacts of the triple planetary crisis. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, a regional intergovernmental organization established in 1983, is working to make this critical region greener, more inclusive and climate resilient.Strategy 2030 Talk programme Earth Science to Action: How NASA connects space to village This talk programme will highlight NASA’s Earth observation and satellite technology, showcasing how these tools empower communities to address climate change, natural disasters, and environmental hazards. Learn more FOR MOUNTAINS AND PEOPLE ICIMOD@40 Commemorating, taking stock and moving forward in a time of crisis Learn more Report Water, ice, society, and ecosystems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HI-WISE) With glaciers disappearing at an unprecedented rate due to climate change, scientists warn of devastating consequences for people and nature from the region’s changing cryosphere. Learn more 1.5º C is too hot #SaveOurSnow 70 years since the first successful ascent of Everest, the tallest mountain on earth, Everest – or Chomolungma, Goddess, Mother of the World”, as it is known in Tibetan, and Sagarmatha, Head above the Clouds” in Nepali – is undergoing unprecedented and largely irreversible change. Learn more Regional member countries Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan China India Myanmar Nepal Pakistan Strategic groups Climate and environmental risks read more Resilient economies and landscapes Read More Regional action and global advocacy read more News and features 8 May 2024 | SERVIR-HKH NASA and ICIMOD join forces with regional stakeholders to build clearer picture of air quality in global pollution hotspot 22 Apr 2024 | AAC: Transforming livelihoods and economies Regional push to transform agricultural yield and increase food security through renewables launches 22 Mar 2024 | From the Director General We urgently need to rethink how we manage the mighty rivers and disappearing springs of the Hindu Kush Himalaya to ensure a water-secure future 20 Mar 2024 | Press releases Future of one billion people and globally significant ecosystems relies on collaboration over Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra 8 May 2024 | SERVIR-HKH NASA and ICIMOD join forces with regional stakeholders to build clearer picture of air quality in global pollution hotspot 22 Apr 2024 | AAC: Transforming livelihoods and economies Regional push to transform agricultural yield and increase food security through renewables launches 22 Mar 2024 | From the Director General We urgently need to rethink how we manage the mighty rivers and disappearing springs of the Hindu Kush Himalaya to ensure a water-secure future 20 Mar 2024 | Press releases Future of one billion people and globally significant ecosystems relies on collaboration over Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra View all Events 04 Jun 2024 | SG2 | Resilient Economies and Landscapes First authors workshop for the HKH springs outlook May 29 2024 29 May 2024 | AAF: Global advocacy Science Policy Dialogue: Enablers and barriers for scaling nature-based solutions in Bangladesh May 15 2024 15 May 2024 | SERVIR-HKH Training on Pre-monsoon training on hazard forecasting for anticipatory action in Nepal May 13 2024 13 May 2024 Provincial capacity building workshop: Hazards and risks posed by climate change on cryosphere and hydrology of Narayani Basin 04 Jun 2024 | SG2 | Resilient Economies and Landscapes First authors workshop for the HKH springs outlook May 29 2024 29 May 2024 | AAF: Global advocacy Science Policy Dialogue: Enablers and barriers for scaling nature-based solutions in Bangladesh May 15 2024 15 May 2024 | SERVIR-HKH Training on Pre-monsoon training on hazard forecasting for anticipatory action in Nepal May 13 2024 13 May 2024 Provincial capacity building workshop: Hazards and risks posed by climate change on cryosphere and hydrology of Narayani Basin View all Living Mountain Lab The Living Mountain Lab supports ICIMOD’s focus on innovating and demonstrating sustainable technologies, and conservation of natural resources. Learn more We create knowledge Knowledge is the first step towards innovation and impact. We work relentlessly to understand problems by facilitating research and producing data. Contact us From general inquiries about our work to specific feedback on our impact, we want to hear from you. It all starts with a conversation, so feel free to start it. Let’s talk Vacancies ICIMOD is seeking dedicated team members at every level to share in our global...