The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has tremendous potential to develop a sustainable, inclusive bioeconomy – the promotion of economic activity that relies on biological resources such as medicinal ...

This report presents an overview of ICIMOD’s COVID-19–related initiatives and responses across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region. It documents key interventions, partnerships, and knowledge products deve...

Abstract. Our study focuses on Bhutan, a highly mountainous country where government authorities are strengthening air pollution monitoring efforts. To support further analysis and the monitoring stra...

The Thame Valley Nepal GLOF on August 16, 2024, caused widespread destruction—damaging homes, schools, health facilities, and bridges, displacing 135 people, and destabilising the valley further. In r...

The Water, ice, society, and ecosystems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HI-WISE) report draws on recent scientific advances to map for the first time the links between the cryosphere, water, biodiversity,...

The Kham Magars are a people of ancient Mongolian descent inhabiting the upper tributaries of the Sani Bheri, Bari Gad and Mari Khola on the south western flank of the Dhaulagiri massif. They constitu...