Hindu Kush Himalaya is a ‘biosphere on the brink’: ICIMOD

Alpine plants may alter height or leaf size to cope with early snow-melt conditions

Early snow-melting triggers complex responses in alpine plant species, influencing traits like leaf composition and resource acquisition strategies, a recent ...

Scientists declare Hindu Kush Himalaya, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, a ‘biosphere on the brink’

Conference on sustainable food systems in Hindu Kush

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), in collaboration with the government of Nepal and the Green Resilient Agricultural ...

Global meeting of biodiversity experts begins in Kathmandu

Scientists describe the speed and scale of losses in nature and habitat in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region as catastrophic.

Environmental DNA could unlock biodiversity conservation in the Himalayas

Capacity building is crucial for the technology’s regional expansion, which could help shed light on biodiversity in underexplored areas of ...

Solar Power in Mountain Nation Nepal and Missing Science-Based Information to Locals

Solar energy is one of the sources of electricity needed to maintain sustainable energy demand and tackle the threat posed ...

Mandarin trees moving higher and higher

Farmers battling pest, diseases, and climate-induced challenges in citrus farming

Tap Potential Of High-altitude Wetlands

High -altitude wetlands in the HKH region are vital for local communities, serving as a crucial freshwater source of drinking, ...