The Changing Himalayas
About ICIMOD
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, ICIMOD, is a regional knowledge development
and learning centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas – Afghanistan
, Bangladesh , Bhutan , China , India , Myanmar , Nepal , and Pakistan –
and based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Globalisation and climate change have an increasing influence on the
stability of fragile mountain ecosystems and the livelihoods of mountain people. ICIMOD aims to assist moun-
tain people to understand these changes, adapt to them, and make the most of new opportunities, while
addressing upstream-downstream issues. We support regional transboundary programmes through partnership
with regional partner institutions, facilitate the exchange of experience, and serve as a regional knowledge
hub. We strengthen networking among regional and global centres of excellence. Overall, we are working to
develop an economically and environmentally sound mountain ecosystem to improve the living standards of
mountain populations and to sustain vital ecosystem services for the billions of people living downstream – now,
and for the future.
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