Proceedings of the interaction workshop on planning for sustainable tourism in Namkha Rural Municipality, Humla

Namkha, a gateway to Mt Kailash, is a culturally unique and biologically diverse region in the Nepal Himalaya. Our Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative supported the Namkha Rural Municipality in drafting a five-year sustainable tourism plan.

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Proceedings of the training on field-based glacier monitoring Mass balance measurement and hydrometeorological station set-up

The Strengthening Water Resource Management in Afghanistan (SWaRMA) Initiative organized a refresher training on field-based benchmark glacier monitoring in July 2019. Some of the trainees had received monitoring training in 2018...

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Proceedings of the regional webinar on harnessing the comparative advantages of black cardamom

Black cardamom (Amomum subulatum) is an important cash crop in all three countries in the Kangchenjunga Landscape – Bhutan, India, and Nepal. These countries are uniquely positioned to capitalize on black cardamom, a species that originated in the landscape and may be marketed as a niche Himalayan product through a geographical indication (GI) tag.  

Proceedings of the workshop on exploratory assessment of the export potential of Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal

Over a third of the population in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal lives below the poverty line, and about three-fourths of the employed population is engaged in agriculture. Collection and trade of non-timber forest products is also an important source of household income.

Birding on the roof of the world

With its breathtaking landscapes and mountain ranges rich in biodiversity, the Hindu Kush Karakoram Pamir landscape is a veritable treasure trove. Its protected areas hold promising prospects for avid birders as well as vacationing bird watchers – due, in large part, to the great diversity of resident and migratory birds that are found here. 

Community-based trophy hunting: Integrating conservation and community livelihoods

The Hindu Kush Karakoram Pamir landscape (HKPL) is an important habitat for several iconic species of wildlife, including the critically endangered Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus), the endangered Marco Polo sheep (Ovis ammon polii), and the near threatened snow leopard (Panthera uncia), among others.

यार्सागुम्बा – अव्यवस्थित संकलनको प्रभाव

Yartsa gunbu, commonly known as the “caterpillar fungus”, is a highly valued medicinal species and significantly contributes to the economy of the Kailash Sacred Landscape (KSL). The fungus is threatened by unsustainable practices such as unsustainable harvesting practices, unmanaged grazing, deforestation, and poor waste management in and around the collection sites. This poster is for raising awareness on sustainable harvesting and site management.

यार्सागुम्बा संकलन क्षेत्रको व्यवस्थापन र संरक्षण

Yartsa gunbu, commonly known as the “caterpillar fungus”, is a highly valued medicinal species and significantly contributes to the economy of the Kailash Sacred Landscape (KSL). 

प्रकृति आह्वान: कैलाश पवित्र भूमि में सीमा पार जैव विविधता से जुड़े मुद्दों के प्रबंधन का मंच

In 2018, the KSLCDI conducted a ‘Cross-Border Sharing of Experiences on Biodiversity Management in Kailash Sacred Landscape – Nepal and India’ in Khalanga, Darchula district, Nepal. Participants of the event had agreed to continue the practice of exchange and dialogue set up between the communities of the two countries.

English version of this document is available online at https://lib.icimod.org/record/34944

अति संवेदनशील बाढ़ क्षेत्रों तक पहुँच: समुदाय-आधारित बाढ़ पूर्व-चेतावनी प्रणाली

CBFEWS is an integrated system of tools and plans managed by and for communities. It provides near real-time early warnings when rising flood waters are detected. The warning information is transmitted to caretakers who disseminate the information to the rest of the community, government line agencies, and stakeholders. 

English version of this document is available online at https://lib.icimod.org/record/34899