Regional Programmes

At a glance

Programme goal

Improved transboundary cooperation among member countries demonstrated through regional policies and strategic partnerships leading to the sustenance of mountain ecosystem services and equitable livelihood benefits in the HKH

Programme locations

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Programme Manager

Our focus

Connecting our shared landscapes

The HKH harbours a wide range of biodiversity and ecosystems, which provide essential services to its residents, such as water, food, and livelihoods. However, socioeconomic and environmental changes at global and regional scales jeopardize the lives of billions. Transboundary Landscapes presents a unique approach to tackling challenges shared by people across the region.

We visualize the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources at the scale of larger landscapes defined by ecosystems. Guided by the four north–south transects of the HKH and six identified transboundary landscapes (Kailash, Kangchenjunga, Far Eastern Himalaya, Hindu Kush Karakoram Pamir, Everest, and Cherrapunjee-Chittagong), we aim to enhance socio-ecological resilience to environmental change.

We adopt the landscape approach across boundaries to manage biodiversity and ecosystems, defining the landscapes by ecosystems rather than administrative boundaries. We seek to bridge peoples of the HKH and their unique histories, cultures, knowledge, environments, and conservation practices.

Initiatives

Sustainable use of natural resources

Transboundary Landscapes implements different initiatives to create united, secure, and thriving landscapes across its member countries in the HKH region.

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Landscape Initiative for Far Eastern Himalayas
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HKPL
Hindu Kush Karakoram Pamir Landscape Initiative
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Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative
Kailash Sacred Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative
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klcdi
Kangchenjunga Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative
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Cherrapunjee-Chittagong Landscape
Cherrapunjee-Chittagong Hill Tracts Landscape Conservation and Development Initiative
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redd+
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Initiative
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Featured partner

FEBA 2021-2022 Newsletter

The Friends of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (FEBA) is a network of organizations promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing on nature-based solutions. This annual newsletter exclusively features events and publications, and upcoming activities and knowledge products related to ICIMOD’s Regional Programme on Transboundary Landscapes and its initiatives – HI-LIFE, HKPL, KSLCDI, and KLCDI.

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FEBA Annual Newsletter

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ICIMOD's publications and knowledge products related to CBD CoP15 have been featured on CBD's virtual display table. Click here to know more.

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We advance the transboundary landscape narrative to achieve global targets such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

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Featured knowledge products

Take a look at our latest publications along with a brief summary

Between Bamiyan and Band-e Amir, Afghanistan
Systematic review of literature on HKH ecosystem services calls for holistic future research
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How do ecosystem services flow from three protected areas in the far-eastern Himalaya?
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Study area showing Kangchenjunga Landscape along with elevation zones and protected areas
Mapping human‒wildlife conflict hotspots in a transboundary landscape in the Eastern Himalaya
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Study documents dependence of Burmese communities on edible plants, suggests sustainable harvesting measures
Study documents dependence of Burmese communities on edible plants, suggests sustainable harvesting measures
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Success stories

Our lasting impact

Read about how our landscape approach is helping the sustainable management of natural resources in the HKH region.

Harnessing partnerships to address food insecurity
Harnessing partnerships to address food insecurity
Knowledge exchange pay-offs with REDD+
Knowledge exchange pay-offs with REDD+
Immense outstanding universal value within the HKH
Immense outstanding universal value within the HKH
Protecting humans and wildlife
Protecting humans and wildlife

Events around the HKH

Our involvement

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Bamboo crafts

Dzongu, a Lepcha reserve, is located within the transition zone of the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, North Sikkim. The Lepcha community residing here holds knowledge of various traditional practices, including the technical use of bamboo in the making of articles for routine requirements. This traditional knowledge can be reinforced further to convert this strength into a viable livelihood opportunity.

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Bamboo Crafts

News and features

Around the HKH

Regional Programmes

Knowledge into action

Our programmes are oriented towards integrating knowledge and turning research into action.

River Basins and Cryosphere
River Basins and Cryosphere
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Mountain Knowledge and Action Networks
Mountain Knowledge and Action Networks
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Mountain Environment Regional Information System
Mountain Environment Regional Information System
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere
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River Basins and Cryosphere
River Basins and Cryosphere
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Adaptation and Resilience Building
Adaptation and Resilience Building
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