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Tales of lived realities, cultures, and traditions of pastoralists.A call for stories from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH)...
23/04/2026

Tales of lived realities, cultures, and traditions of pastoralists.

A call for stories from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) on Pastoralism.

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Nepal invite you to share stories that highlight pastoral cultures in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.

For centuries pastoralism has been central to life in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). Pastoralists sustain their livelihood through mobile herding systems that support food security, local economies, and cultural traditions, while also conserving and managing the rangeland ecosystems that they depend on.

Climate change, land use change, and socio-economic factors are placing increasing pressure on pastoral livelihoods and traditional herding.

Your stories will help highlight pastoral cultures in the HKH region that capture the lived realities, cultures, and traditions of pastoral peoples.

This submission is open to participants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. We are looking for real life stories told in your own way.

Selected stories will be profiled at various events during the International Year of Rangeland and Pastoralist (IYRP) 2026.

Submission deadline: 30 April 2026

To access the online submission form, click the link: https://forms.icimod.org/regenerating-landscapes/call-for-stories-from-the-hindu-kush-himalaya-hkh-on-pastoralism/

To learn details about submission, click the link: https://www.icimod.org/announcement/tales-of-lived-realities-cultures-and-traditions-of-pastoralists/

Explore more: https://www.icimod.org/international-year-of-rangelands-and-pastoralists-2026/

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that impact doesn’t always come from big gestures but from small, consistent actions. At...
22/04/2026

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that impact doesn’t always come from big gestures but from small, consistent actions.

At Living Mountain Labs, these actions are part of our everyday work:

🌿 Sourcing ingredients responsibly from mountain ecosystems
🧪 Using low-impact, small-scale processing techniques
🤝 Supporting community and local livelihoods

These may seem like small steps, but together, they shape a more sustainable way of working with nature, not against it.

Because real change is built over time, in the choices we make, every day.

Where do your small actions begin?

Call for papersClimate and weather hazards rarely occur in isolation. Their compounding and cascading impacts are reshap...
21/04/2026

Call for papers

Climate and weather hazards rarely occur in isolation. Their compounding and cascading impacts are reshaping risk landscapes and exposing gaps in how societies forecast, communicate, and prepare.

A new Call for Papers for the nature partner journal Natural Hazards special collection ‘Weather and Climate-Induced Multi-Hazard Futures: Forecast, Communication, and Preparedness for Society’ invites interdisciplinary research that advances people-centred, inclusive early warning systems, preparedness, and risk-informed decision-making.

The focus is on the social dimensions of compounding and cascading weather- and climate-related hazards in an interconnected multi-hazard world, exploring actionable science that links interacting extremes and risk management to societal outcomes, particularly for vulnerable regions and communities.

This Collection is a joint effort by npj Natural Hazards Nature Portfolio; the Societal and Economic Research Applications (SERA) Working Group of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) World Weather Research Programme (WWRP); the WWRP Progressing Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Oriented to Partnerships and Local Engagement (PEOPLE) project; the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Regional Information for Society (RIfS) core project; the UNESCO- and WMO WWRP- endorsed Seamless Prediction and Services for Promoting Environmental and Societal Sustainability (SEPRESS) programme led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

Submission deadline: 30 September 2026.

For more information: https://www.nature.com/collections/facabjihee

Queries may be addressed to Rongkun Liu - Guest Editor of this special collection - at [email protected]

20/04/2026

Nepal celebrates yaks and pastoral cultures.

National Yak Day, observed on 20 April, honours the sociocultural, economic, and ecological role of yaks in the lives of Nepal’s highland communities.

In 2025, Nepal became the first yak range country to declare a national day for this iconic species of the high mountains. The day draws attention to the vital contribution of yaks to food security, conservation, and the high Himalayan economy.

Watch this teaser by award winning filmmaker Asmita Shrish, capturing the spirit of yak pastoralism against the rugged beauty of Nepal’s high mountains.

Stay tuned for the full documentary and a global event celebrating pastoral cultures in Kathmandu this May.

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists FAO Nepal Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Yak Chauri Farmers Federation Nepal

What inspires the next generation of cryosphere scientists? Students in their final year of Master of Science, specialis...
18/04/2026

What inspires the next generation of cryosphere scientists?

Students in their final year of Master of Science, specialisation in Glaciology at Kathmandu University (KU) are exploring how cryosphere science can help tackle the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region’s biggest climate challenges – disaster risk reduction, efficient water management to leveraging artificial intelligence in climate research.

The HKH’s water resources are under severe stress from climate change impacts. Building regional expertise in the cryosphere is a critical intervention to address existing data gaps.

The two-year Master of Science programme was reintroduced at KU in August 2024 to strengthen cryosphere research capacity in the region. The programme is jointly implemented by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and Kathmandu University, with support from the Government of Norway.

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) invites submissions of evidence-based examples, be...
17/04/2026

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) invites submissions of evidence-based examples, best practices, and innovative solutions that demonstrate how Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment (MHRA), and/or Early Warning Systems (EWS), and/or Nature-based Solutions (NbS) have been designed, implemented and used to reduce disaster risks and strengthen disaster preparedness across HKH region.

Your contribution will improve regional understanding on how risks are worsening, and what type of investments can make a difference in improving resilience to these growing risks.

Selected submissions will be featured in a compendium of solutions to be published this year by ICIMOD.

Submissions must be completed using the official form linked below: https://bit.ly/4tQDef8

The deadline for submissions is 24th April 2026.

To find out more about HKH Call click here: https://www.icimod.org/announcement/an-hkh-call-best-practices-and-solutions-on-multi-hazard-risk-assessments-early-warning-systems-and-nature-based-solutions-for-disaster-risk-reduction/

This initiative is supported by the Building Adaptation and Resilience in the HKH (BAR HKH) project supported by Asian Development Bank (ADB).

16/04/2026

Explore the transformative potential of springshed management through our first open-access learning course. Delve into engaging modules that cover the science of springs, the six-step protocol for spring revival, and practical strategies for sustainable water resource management. Gain the knowledge and skills to address water security, foster ecosystem restoration, integrate gender and social inclusion, and build climate resilience – all at your own pace. Empower yourself to make a lasting impact on communities and environment with this comprehensive course.

Enrol now: https://learn.icimod.org/?redirect=0

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is seeking consultancy services from qualified aud...
14/04/2026

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is seeking consultancy services from qualified audiovisual (AV) production houses or institutions to develop audiovisual communication products for its Transforming places for the precariously housed: Equitable adaptation pathways for climate mobilities (PATH) project.

The project seeks to capture diverse narratives of local people highlighting how climate change events, particularly landslides shape housing vulnerabilities, outcomes and mobility/immobility experiences in Sindhupalchowk, eastern Nepal. AV is required to capture diverse and compelling visual narratives highlighting the lived experiences of marginalised communities, housing precarity, climate change, migration and resilience.

Apply by 20 April 2026 (18:00 Nepal Standard Time (NST), UTC +05:45) to mailto:[email protected]

For more information: https://www.icimod.org/announcements/rfp-audiovisual-production-for-transforming-places-for-the-precariously-housed-equitable-adaptation-pathways-for-climate-mobilities-path-project/

We are delighted to announce Ashim Sattar as the recipient of the Early Career Scientist (ECS) Award, recognising his re...
13/04/2026

We are delighted to announce Ashim Sattar as the recipient of the Early Career Scientist (ECS) Award, recognising his research on the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) cryosphere.

Sattar, who is an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, India, was selected from a competitive pool of early-career researchers across the HKH region. The award, conferred once every year, recognises outstanding contributions to cryosphere science, particularly in understanding glaciers, snow, and climate change impacts in one of the world’s most vulnerable mountain systems.

A leading expert on glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), Sattar is known for his work on cryosphere hazards, particularly his landmark study on the South Lhonak GLOF – published in Science.

He serves as an expert member of the Sikkim Commission on Glacier Hazards and is also a member of the Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in Mountains (GAPHAZ), a scientific standing group of the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences and the International Permafrost Association.

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is seeking consultancy services from qualified aud...
08/04/2026

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is seeking consultancy services from qualified audiovisual (AV) production houses or institutions to develop audiovisual communication products for its Transforming places for the precariously housed: Equitable adaptation pathways for climate mobilities (PATH) project.

The project seeks to capture diverse narratives of local people, highlighting how climate change events, particularly landslides shape housing vulnerabilities, outcomes and mobility/immobility experiences in Sindhupalchowk, eastern Nepal. AV is required to capture diverse and compelling visual narratives highlighting the lived experiences of marginalised communities, housing precarity, climate change, migration and resilience.

Apply by 20 April 2026 (18:00 Nepal Standard Time (NST), UTC +05:45) to [email protected]

For more information: https://www.icimod.org/announcements/rfp-audiovisual-production-for-transforming-places-for-the-precariously-housed-equitable-adaptation-pathways-for-climate-mobilities-path-project/

On March 10, Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa, a glaciologist and a native of the Himalayas’ Sherpa community, joined the 12 Hind...
08/04/2026

On March 10, Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa, a glaciologist and a native of the Himalayas’ Sherpa community, joined the 12 Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH)-Arctic youths in a virtual mentoring session.

Tenzing is the grandson of the late Kancha Sherpa, who was one of the members of the very first successful expedition to the summit of Mount Everest on 29 May 1953. Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa was born in Namche Bazaar, a village in the foothills of Mount Everest. Bringing together lived mountain experience and scientific expertise, his work on HKH glaciers and climate change offers a unique perspective on the rapidly changing mountain environment.

A prominent advocate for climate action, Tenzing spearheaded the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)’s Save Our Snow (SOS) campaign on the 70th anniversary of Everest's first ascent.

During the session, Tenzing combined scientific insight with powerful storytelling to provide an overview of the Himalayan cryosphere, including glaciers, snow, and permafrost, and its connections to hydrology and downstream water systems. The Hindu Kush Himalaya contains more than 54,000 glaciers and supports water resources for nearly 1.9 billion people, underscoring the global importance of these mountain systems for water security and climate resilience.

The session served as an important capacity-building opportunity for the youth cohort, demonstrating how complex scientific ideas can be communicated clearly and meaningfully to a broader audience.

For the youth, the session helped build skills in:
🔹science storytelling - using narrative and personal experience to connect people to complex environmental issues
🔹communicating science effectively - translating technical concepts into clear ideas
🔹bridging local knowledge and global science - connecting lived experiences in mountain communities with broader climate research

This mentorship session is part of the HKH–Arctic Youth Leadership Forum, a year-long fellowship facilitated by ICIMOD and the Arctic Circle. The Forum brings together 12 youth champions from the two climate frontlines, connecting local realities to global climate platforms and co-creating cross-regional, sustainable, and inclusive climate solutions.

Learn more about the HKH-Arctic Youth Leadership Forum here: https://www.icimod.org/initiative/hindu-kush-himalaya-arctic-youth-leadership-forum/

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