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To manage transboundary rivers effectively, countries must work together. We facilitate science diplomacy and multi-country cooperation through river basin networks that foster trust, knowledge exchange, and joint action.
HKH Disaster Knowledge hub Thematic core group led by ICIMOD experts
HKH CryoHub Thematic core group led by ICIMOD experts
We generate the data, models, and studies that guide smarter planning.
This ongoing collaborative study integrates data from four countries to examine climate vulnerabilities, water availability, and governance issues. It will inform a regional cooperation framework and policy dialogue in 2026.
Helping secure future hydropower investments in Nepal. Co-developed with the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat (WECS), Government of Nepal, to address risks such as Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and permafrost thaw using climate models and earth observation data.
Through community engagement and field visits, this study develops integrated climate and resource management strategies in a transboundary basin shared by Nepal and India.
In partnership with the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, ICIMOD updated outdated climate-agriculture maps, supporting policies for climate-smart agriculture and food security.
We strengthen regional expertise in Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM).
Annual IRBM Training for water professionals. This annual training equips professionals from across the region with skills in water modelling, stakeholder engagement, and gender and social inclusion. In 2024, it incorporated field visits to promote inter-basin learning with the Mekong region.
Inclusive Water Modelling Toolkit to address gender, disability, and social equity. Developed in collaboration with CSIRO, this toolkit integrates gender, disability, and social inclusion principles into water modelling processes, ensuring that data-driven decisions are also socially inclusive.
We turn knowledge into action and investments. Proven solutions can attract major funding to scale resilience across the HKH.
SAFER Pakistan Project: With US $10 million secured from the Adaptation Fund, this project strengthens climate resilience in the Indus Basin through nature-based solutions, water conservation, and gender-inclusive adaptation strategies.
The Glaciers-to-Ocean Project (2025–2027) with Sasakawa Peace Foundation through Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) to deliver science, action, and impact for a resilient Ganges Basin.
