The Mountain Tourism Fresco engages stakeholders in participatory, scenario-based learning to foster sustainable tourism transitions, balancing adaptation and mitigation solutions.
Snow cover variability and trends over Karakoram, Western Himalaya and Kunlun Mountains: Insights from MODIS (2001–2024) and Reanalysis Data
Snow cover trends were analyzed using MODIS data across Karakoram, Western Himalayas, Kunlun Mountains and part of Tibetan Plateau. Long-term trends were assessed using ERA5-Land.
Mountains ADAPT: learnings from piloting a small grants scheme in mountain communities
The presentation will discuss findings for an accessible and flexible small grants funding mechanism for mountain communities based on a comprehensive stocktake report.
Himalayan Women Trail Leaders: Expanding Gender Equity in Nepal’s Mountain Trekking Tourism Industry
We examine the Himalayan Women Trail Leaders Initiative, discussing strategies for dismantling gender-based barriers and analyzing broader implications for gender equity in mountain tourism.
Forest canopy height modelling using space-borne LiDAR systems in the Himalayan region
Forest canopy height modelling using combination of GEDI and ICESat-2
High-Resolution Simulations of Atmosphere-Cryosphere Interactions on Alpine Glaciers Using HICARsnow
This study aims to investigate the thermal wind driven glacier microclimate and its impact on the glacier’s surface energy balance by utilizing HICARsnow.
Digital Transformation of the Agricultural Sector in Sub-Sahara Africa: A Review
Transformation of Agricultural sector using digital technologies
MODIS (2001-2022) snow cover variability over the Italian territory: a focus on the Alps and Appennines chain
Snow cover trends were analyzed using MODIS data across Italy (2001-2022). Significant trends were found in the Apennines and the Alps. Long-term trends (1951-2022) were assessed using ERA5-Land.
Climate crisis and human security concerns in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region: interconnected risks, intersectionality, and compounding vulnerability
The interconnection of food insecurity, energy insecurity, livelihood insecurity, and mobility in the HKH region leading to compounding vulnerability and socio-ecological instability.