At a glance

Initiative goal

Through HI-AWARE, researchers conducted research and pilot interventions, capacity building and policy engagement on climate resilience and adaptation in the mountains and flood plains of the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra river basins.

Regional Programme

River Basins and Cryosphere

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Programme Officer

Collaboration

A consortium of consortia

HI-AWARE, one of the four consortia of the Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), is conducting high caliber research and pilot activities, capacity building and policy engagement on climate resilience and adaptation in the mountains and flood plains of the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra river basins.

Its overall goal is to contribute to enhanced climate resilience and adaptive capacities of the poor and vulnerable women, men, and children living in these river basins by leveraging research and pilot outcomes to influence policy and practice to improve their livelihoods.

HI-AWARE is implementing its three Work Packages – Knowledge Generation, Research into Use, and Strengthening Expertise – in 12 sites in the Indus, Upper Ganga, Gandaki and Teesta river basins and beyond.

Featured Publication

Summary of the Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment Report

This First HKH Assessment Report consists of 16 chapters, which comprehensively assess the current state of knowledge of the HKH region, increase the understanding of various drivers of change and their impacts, address critical data gaps and develop a set of evidence-based and actionable policy solutions and recommendations. These are linked to nine mountain priorities for the mountains and people of the HKH consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals.

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NEWS AND FEATURES

Around the HKH

EVENTS AROUND THE HKH

Our involvement

Moving Mountains

Water

All across the Hindu Kush Himalayas, the health of a river or local spring, the threat of flood disaster, and the availability of water to farmlands and swelling cities can play a key role in the survival of ecosystems, communities and individuals.

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Energy in the Gandaki Basin of Nepal

Access to energy remains a challenge for communities in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH).

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HI-AWARE Publications

You will find publications produced or related to this Initiative in HimalDoc, our publications repository. These resources include journal articles, books, book chapters, research reports, working papers, brochures, information sheets, and publicity materials, among other products.

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Other Initiatives

River Basins and Cryosphere

The River Basins and Cryosphere programme aims to enhance socio-ecological resilience to environmental change.

HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Ulfat Majeed
HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Ulfat Majeed
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KDKH TbWG Hydropower
KDKH TbWG Hydropower
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HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Arbindra Khadka
HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Arbindra Khadka
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Story competition: Stories of climate change from across the Hindu Kush Himalaya
Story competition: Stories of climate change from across the Hindu Kush Himalaya
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HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Iram Bano
HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Iram Bano
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Integrated River Basins Management
Integrated River Basins Management
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HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Qiao Liu
HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Qiao Liu
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Country Chapters and Strategic Committee
Country Chapters and Strategic Committee
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HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Sonam Lhamo
HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Sonam Lhamo
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Indus Knowledge Partnership Platform
Indus Knowledge Partnership Platform
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Kabhrepalanchok district conservation pond enhancing women’s capacity
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Sindhupalchok district conservation pond enhancing women’s capacity
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Cryosphere e-Bulletin
Cryosphere e-Bulletin
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Koshi Basin Programme-Media
Koshi Basin Programme-Media
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Indus Basin Initiative – Media
Indus Basin Initiative – Media
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Cryosphere – In the news
Cryosphere – In the news
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Koshi Basin Impact Pathway
Koshi Basin Impact Pathway
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Koshi Basin Programme Implementation Arrangement
Koshi Basin Programme Implementation Arrangement
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KDKH TbWG KMC
KDKH TbWG KMC
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KDKH TbWG Policy Advocacy
KDKH TbWG Policy Advocacy
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KDKH TbWG CBDRM
KDKH TbWG CBDRM
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KDKH TbWG Drought
KDKH TbWG Drought
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KDKH TbWG Floods
KDKH TbWG Floods
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KDKH TbWG Landslide and Sedimentation
KDKH TbWG Landslide and Sedimentation
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KDKH TbWG GLOFs
KDKH TbWG GLOFs
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Koshi DRR knowledge hub members
Koshi DRR knowledge hub members
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Koshi Gender Portal
Koshi Gender Portal
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Cryosphere – meet CMP alumni
Cryosphere – meet CMP alumni
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Cryosphere – capacity building
Cryosphere – capacity building
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Cryosphere – monitoring approach
Cryosphere – monitoring approach
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Cryosphere – resources
Cryosphere – resources
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Indus Basin Initiative – SDIP Achievements and Activities
Indus Basin Initiative – SDIP Achievements and Activities
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Indus Basin Initiative – About SDIP II
Indus Basin Initiative – About SDIP II
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Indus Basin Initiative – Gender Network
Indus Basin Initiative – Gender Network
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Upper Indus Basin Network
Upper Indus Basin Network
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Koshi Basin Programme-gender lens
Koshi Basin Programme-gender lens
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Koshi Basin Programme-Future of Koshi basin
Koshi Basin Programme-Future of Koshi basin
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Indus Basin Initiative – Focus Areas
Indus Basin Initiative – Focus Areas
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Indus Basin Initiative – Background
Indus Basin Initiative – Background
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HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Smriti Basnet
HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Smriti Basnet
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HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Mohan Chand
HKH Cryohub – In the spotlight – Mohan Chand
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HKH CryoHub
HKH CryoHub
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HI-AWARE
HI-AWARE
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DFAT Energy Special Project
DFAT Energy Special Project
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DFAT Brahmaputra Special Project
DFAT Brahmaputra Special Project
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Koshi Basin Programme-partners
Koshi Basin Programme-partners
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About Koshi Basin Programme
About Koshi Basin Programme
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Koshi Basin Initiative
Koshi Basin Initiative
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Hi-RISK
Hi-RISK
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Transboundary Working Groups (TbWG)
Transboundary Working Groups (TbWG)
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Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub-Goals and Objectives
Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub-Goals and Objectives
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Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub-background
Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub-background
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Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub-Publications
Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub-Publications
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Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub
Koshi DRR Knowledge Hub
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Cryosphere
Cryosphere
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Indus Basin Initiative
Indus Basin Initiative
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HI-AWARE in the media
HI-AWARE in the media
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