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Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation in the HKH Region: ICIMOD's Strategic Approach

This document outlines ICIMOD's role as a regional independent intergovernmental center dedicated to supporting climate change adaptation in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. It highlights the collaboration among member countries—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan—to empower mountain communities in understanding and adapting to climate change. The report discusses initiatives, partnerships, knowledge sharing, and resources aimed at implementing effective regional adaptation strategies, fostering sustainable development, and addressing vulnerabilities faced by millions living in these critical ecosystems.

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Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation in the HKH Region: ICIMOD's Strategic Approach

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  1. ICIMOD KM for Climate Change AdaptationLinking Regional Adaptation Knowledge to Country Level Adaptation Programs28 February 2011Bangkok Deependra Tandukar

  2. About ICIMOD • Regional, independent, intergovernmental knowledge, learning and enabling centre • Regional member countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan • Assist mountain people to understand and adapt to changes, support regional transboundary programmes through partnership • World’s highest mountains • Source of 10 major rivers • All or part of 4 global biodiversity hotspots • Mountain ecosystem provides services to 210 million people directly and 1.3 billion indirectly

  3. ICIMOD information pathwaysClimate Change Adaptation Regional adaptation strategy ICIMOD projects/activities (two way exchange of information) Conferences workshops meetings Bhutan summit Donor agencies • Synthesis/summary of projects/activities • Publications • Vulnerability reports • Adaptation practices • …. ICIMOD web platform Policy makers Access relevant info Media Partners Sharing of research findings and other info Adaptive practices/issues Other partners Local communities • CARE (Climate Change Adaptation Resource Group) • HKH CCA portal (planned)

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