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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

1,400+ lives lost. 6,000 people still missing. USD 5 billion in losses. The Rasuwa-Gyirong flood was more than a disaster. It exposed how mountain hazards can trigger cascading impacts across borders, rivers, infrastructure, and communities.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ahead of the Global Clean Air Dialogue in Istanbul, Türkiye, happening on 23-24 September, ICIMOD’s experience in actionable air quality management offers a practical perspective.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Protecting biodiversity is not only about what happens on the ground. It is also about ensuring that the realities of mountain regions are reflected at the negotiating table.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

On 26 August 2026, a north-facing slope on the Langtang Lirung mountain in North-Central Nepal failed. Within minutes, bedrock collapse triggered a rock-ice avalanche that swept down the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli valley and across an international border as a wall of floodwater.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In solidarity with communities affected by the recent floods in Rasuwa, ICIMOD staff came together and collected NPR 5 million among themselves in support of the Government of Nepal's ongoing relief efforts through a contribution to the Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

ICIMOD Director General Dr Pema Gyamtsho led a delegation to meet Ambassador Zhang Maoming of the People's Republic of China to Nepal on 11 September. To learn more: np.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/News/202...

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We're hiring a Climate Finance and Investment Specialist to help unlock climate-resilient and green investment across the HKH region. Apply by 27 Sept 2026 To apply: apply.workable.com/icimod/

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Call for papers Climate and weather hazards rarely occur in isolation. Their compounding and cascading impacts are reshaping risk landscapes and exposing gaps in how societies forecast, communicate, and prepare.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A Letter of Agreement was formally exchanged in Islamabad this week, marking the official launch of SAFER (Sustainable Actions for Ecosystems Restoration in Pakistan).

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A US$10 million Adaptation Fund project just got its official start in Pakistan.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

On this National Day of Mourning, ICIMOD joins Nepal in honouring all the lives lost in the flash floods that struck the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridor in Rasuwa district on 26 August 2026, in which more than 1,300 people have been confirmed dead and thousands remain missing.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

ICIMOD is hiring a Senior Specialist: Regional Information Services (RIS) Lead to harness the power of data and rapidly evolving digital tools and technologies, improving decision-making that sustains and protects lives and livelihoods across the Hindu Kush Himalaya.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Standing with the communities affected by Nepal's floods. Every contribution to the Government of Nepal Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund helps communities rebuild after the devastating floods: pmdrf.nchl.com.np

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join the expert discussion at the Symposium on Bhotekoshi Trishuli Flood 2026 for insights on flood causes, impacts, early warning, and key lessons. ICIMOD expert Birendra Bajracharya is participating in this event. Date: Today, 1st September 2026 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and devastation caused by the sudden flash flood in Rasuwa, Bagmati Province, Nepal. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives and to all those enduring the consequences of this tragedy.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A major flash flood struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning, sending a powerful surge of water, sediment and boulders through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems, raising concerns over further potential downstream impacts.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region is increasingly experiencing severe and interconnected impacts of climate change. From changing precipitation and glacier and snow melt to floods, landslides, communities across the HKH region are facing complex and interconnected risks.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In Memoriam: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) mourns the passing of Dr Amir Muhammed, distinguished Pakistani scientist, educationist, agricultural leader, and former Member of the ICIMOD Board of Governors.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Climate impacts are accelerating across the Hindu Kush Himalaya, making adaptation an urgent policy priority.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The Hindu Kush Himalaya sustains nearly two billion people, yet remains one of the world's most underfunded climate resilience frontiers.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In 2025, the Hindu Kush Himalaya crossed a threshold: record-low snowfall, intensifying floods, and drying springs, alongside solar roadmaps, revived rangelands, and gender-responsive budgets moving from pilot to policy.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In 2010, pastoralist women from 32 countries gathered in Mera, Gujarat, India, and wrote the first declaration of their movement: a call for land, climate justice, peace, and solidarity. S

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Request for Proposals ICIMOD invites qualified consulting firms to support the development of a science-based and integrated airshed management framework for Punjab, Pakistan. Deadline: 2 September 2026 For more information: www.icimod.org/announcement...

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

ICIMOD DG Pema Gyamtsho, together with Rajesh Bahadur Thapa, G2O Initiative Sr. Project Coordinator of the , visited Japan from 26 July to 1 August 2026, engaging with senior government officials, development partners, and research institutions on water security and source-to-sea cooperation.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Rangelands cover 54% of Earth's terrestrial surface, yet just 10% of national climate plans mention them.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

ICIMOD invites qualified consulting firms to support the development of an Inclusive Construction and Road Dust Management Policy and Regulatory Framework for Punjab, Pakistan. Application deadline: 28 August 2026 Learn more: www.icimod.org/announcement...

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Hindu Kush Himalaya has 63,700+ glaciers in the region. Some of these glaciers are monitored; many are not. Some countries have strong technical expertise, while others still face resource gaps in equipment, staffing, and long-term financing.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Two municipalities in Nepal are backing locally led adaptation efforts. Roshi Rural Municipality and Dhankuta Municipality have committed to implementing the HI-CAS project with ICIMOD and CEAPRED, helping align adaptation actions with local priorities. Read more: www.icimod.org/press-releas...

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

GESI-responsive Sectoral Planning for Clean Air Zones (CAZ) in Lahore, Pakistan ICIMOD invites qualified consulting firms and institutions to support the identification, planning, and design of Clean Air Zones in Lahore. Deadline: 24 August 2026 Learn more: www.icimod.org/announcement...

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Some bridges are grown, not built. For generations, the Indigenous Khasi and Jaintia communities in Meghalaya, India have trained the aerial roots of the rubber fig (Ficus elastica) tree across rivers to form natural bridges that grow stronger with each passing year.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We're looking for a Consultant, Black Carbon Monitoring and Indoor Air Pollution Assessment to join ICIMOD's Air Programme. Apply by 21 August 2026 For more information: www.icimod.org/announcement...

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

"I just want to find them." Those were the words of a father after a cloudburst destroyed his home in Kashmir. His story is heartbreaking. It's also part of a larger climate story unfolding across the Hindu Kush Himalaya.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Why are mountains still missing from global biodiversity discussions? Mountains cover nearly a quarter of the Earth’s land area and contain almost half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. They provide water, food, energy and climate regulation for billions of people.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The air people breathe locally is shaped regionally. Across the Indo-Gangetic Plain and Himalayan Foothills (IGP-HF), air pollution stems from a shared mix of local emissions, regional weather, transport, energy use, industry, agriculture, and seasonal burning.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

To build knowledge and capacity across the region, ICIMOD is developing a series of e-learning courses. We are inviting qualified consultancy firms to support the digitisation of this content on a retainer basis. Proposals are due by 16 August 2026, 11:59 pm Nepal Standard Time (UTC+05:45).

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A forest burned for 100 days. 17 years later, Nepal is trying something it has never done before. In 2009, Gatlang was struck by one of the largest recorded forest fire episodes in

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Deadline Extended: Mountain communities are having to adapt in real time due to melting glaciers and shifting water systems. Come together to build stronger science and policy for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH).

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Most people think disasters being with drought, floods, or heatwaves. They don’t. They begin with the warnings we fail to act on. Read more here: thehimalayantimes.com/opinion/prep... #ElNino #MonsoonOutlook2026 #SG1 #DRR

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🎓ICIMOD-recommended candidates awarded the 2026 CAS-ANSO Scholarship Candidates nominated by ICIMOD, an Alliance of International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO) member, have been selected for the 2026 CAS-ANSO Scholarship.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Water connects glaciers, rivers plains, deltas and oceans. However, climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and disasters are placing growing pressure on these interconnected systems.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

HE Sarah Storey, First Assistant Secretary, South and Central Asia Division, DFAT; H.E. Simon Ernst, Australian Ambassador to Nepal; and Dylan Jones-Virma, Head of Development, Australian Embassy Kathmandu, visited ICIMOD’s Living Mountain Lab in Godavari.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Mountain biodiversity is central to achieving the global biodiversity targets, yet it remains underrepresented in global discussions.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A water crisis is a public health crisis. Climate change is reshaping water security, making climate-resilient and inclusive water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems more important than ever.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Communities across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) face compounding hazards, from glacial lake outburst floods to landslides and flash floods. ICIMOD's work on multi-hazard risk assessment (MHRA) and multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) supports preparedness across our regional member countries.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We are currently hiring for the following roles at ICIMOD. Air Pollution Mitigation Analyst Communications Officer - HICAS Senior HR Associate Apply here: icimod.workable.com

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

MYTH: A weaker monsoon means lower flood risk. REALITY: Not in the Hindu Kush Himalaya. This year's monsoon is expected to bring below-normal rainfall across much of the region, but that doesn't rule out devastating flash floods.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Mountain Research and Development Vol 46, No 2 available online and open access!

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