Asia-Pacific
The year 2013 has been declared International Year of Water Cooperation (UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/65/154). The objective of the year is to raise awareness about the potential for increased...
Senior government officials and experts from ten countries met in Kathmandu this week to promote collaboration on science, education, culture, and communication to lessen the impact of climate change on Asia’s mountain countries.
The Regional Workshop on Climate Change Impacts in Asian Mountains was held by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and...
Mountains cover approximately one-quarter of the world’s surface and are home to approx. 12 % of the global population. Mountains provide freshwater to half of the world’s population and are home to half of all global biodiversity hotspots. On the other hand, mountains are among the regions in the world which are most sensitive to climate change and human impacts.
To date, there is no...
Mountain Research and Development (MRD) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) invite well-validated and sound analyses of approaches to and conditions for initiating gender-positive transformation in mountain environments. Abstracts are due by 15 April 2013, full papers by 1 September 2013.
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Nepal is synonymous to mountains. We are a country of climbers and the Sherpa people in particular are known worldwide for their ability to endure extreme conditions to reach the top. Some of the greatest feats of courage, bravery and endurance have come in the world of mountaineering. Mountaineers have created history and set records. They are a source of inspiration to millions of people....
" The other day I received an email from Dr. Thomas Hofer, the interim coordinator of the Mountain Partnership Secretariat based at the Rome home office of the Food and Agriculture Organization.
As the focal point in Southeast Asia, I was requested to provide an input for the next United Nations Secretary General Report on sustainable mountain development. Getting...
Background
The ICIMOD Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that supports ICIMOD’s activities and efforts. The Foundation’s objective is to make a significant contribution to the stability of the Hindu Kush Himalayan ...
Background
The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) is a regional network that brings together researchers and decision makers from different countries in South Asia to address...
The publication, a summary of the assessment, is available at www.icimod.org/publications/index.php/search/publication/823 and the detailed technical report with all references and the maps produced is available at ...
The Himalayas are the greatest mountain range on Earth. The vast sweep of peaks runs for 2,400 km (1,500 miles) crossing or abutting five countries, and separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The chain is also home to the planet’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest.
Their name translates from Sanskrit as “abode of the snow”, a name that seems appropriate...
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