Abstract ID: 3.11163 | Accepted as Talk | Talk/Oral | TBA | TBA

This research highlights the critical need for documented adaptation progress in mountain regions by reviewing implemented or ongoing projects sourced from the Adaptation at Altitude Solutions Portal (A@A Solution Portal). Employing a data-driven approach, the study investigates the characteristics, feasibility, and transformative potential of these solutions. The findings show a predominant focus on addressing droughts and floods, aligning with the IPCC’s emphasis on water-related impacts in mountainous areas. Solutions centred around education and awareness, along with land use practices, are prominent, reflecting their positive impact on project acceptability and the low associated risk of maladaptation. Agricultural lands and forests are the main ecosystems where solutions are reported, showing a clear link to education, awareness, and land use change solutions. Despite high community involvement in many solutions, challenges such as gender inequality persist. While solutions often demonstrate local relevance and depth of change, scaling up remains challenging, with limited evidence of mainstreaming and replication. Sustainability criteria are moderately met, incorporating inclusive decision-making, but uncertainty regarding long-term plans remains. Additionally, the findings underscore the importance of co-developing and maintaining adaptation solution portals, illustrating how this approach enhances our understanding of adaptation progress in mountainous regions. This research broadens the scope of systematic adaptation assessments by integrating local needs and diverse knowledge systems. Ultimately, the study contributes insights to the evolving landscape of monitoring and evaluating adaptation effectiveness and feasibility.