Scientists have described the mountains of the Hindu Kush Himalaya as a biosphere on the brink.

We are also a region teeming with stewards of nature: Indigenous and local-knowledge holders, individuals, communities, heads of municipalities, policymakers, NGOs or pioneers of nature-positive businesses that are protecting landscapes and bringing back water sources.

Worldwide, there is mounting recognition of the contributions such diverse changemakers are making in the crucial work to halt and reverse nature’s decline.

ICIMOD is seeking to find these champions of nature in our region, reward their work, and accelerate their impact by raising their profile, through our annual Dr Andreas Schild Memorial Mountain Prize.

Nomination form

The HKH region extends over 3,500 km, from Afghanistan in the west to Myanmar in the east and crossing Pakistan, India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. All eight HKH nations are ICIMOD’s regional member countries.

Eligibility Criteria:
Nominees must be exemplary individuals working with ICIMOD partners, demonstrating a history of grassroots engagement in the Regional Member Countries (RMCs). Submissions should reflect visible impact and inspiring stories with the potential for scalability and sustainability.

How to Nominate:
If you know a changemaker working at the grassroots in HKH nations (Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, or Afghanistan), nominate them today by filling out this form.