Summary

A regional platform integrating water and disaster risks for the Himalayan region connects various specialized entities. This initiative includes DFAT and the Brahmaputra Special Project. It also covers the DFAT Energy Special Project, the Himalayan Adaptation programme, and the HI-AWARE Himalayan Climate Change Adaptation Programme. The system helps strengthen water resources management and resilience across the region. Key entities involved include the HICAP Hydrological Cycle Observing System, HUC Upper Indus Basin Network, SWaRMA Support to Rural Livelihoods, and the Adaptation solutions portal. The platform relies on Koshi Basin Information Systems, Koshi Gender Portals, Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub, and HUC Himalayan University Consortium. It works alongside HICAP, HIMAP, and the Himalayan Biodiversity Information Facility. Additional platforms like HimalicaHimalayan and the HICAP Solutions are also supported. The initiative is powered by NEPCAT, HimalicaHimalayan, IKPP, and the Koshi Gender Portal.

Title

ICIMOD - International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

Description

ICIMOD is an intergovernmental institution working towards a greener, more inclusive, and climate resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya

Keywords

hindu, economies, bhutan, climate, water, mountain, himalaya, resilience, initiative, management, more, report, press, releases, basin, nepal, landscapes

NS Lookup

A 45.115.217.213

Dates

Created 2026-03-09

Updated 2026-04-14

Summarized 2026-04-14