Global meeting of biodiversity experts begins in Kathmandu

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

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 ...

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

Experts from The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) called for ‘bold action’ and ‘urgent finance’ to prevent collapse ...

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, ...

Kavrepalanchok municipalities back community-led solutions to combat water stress

With 2023 survey revealing that 20% of springs in Namobuddha have already dried up, municipality takes steps to secure communities' ...

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.

Mandarin trees moving higher and higher

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

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 ...