Can digital & community-based support systems bridge the rural mental health gap? This research, inspired by Ueberleben’s Ilajnafsy project,explores solutions to combat stigma and learned helplessness
Knowledge management and science-policy dialog for effective mountain governance: the experience of the Andean Mountain Initiative
The Andean Mountain Initiative, as a regional political platform, is integrating knowlege managment and science-policy dialog to promote informed decision making and policy formulation
From Transition to Antifragility: A Spatial Approach to Innovation and Territorial Regeneration in the Alpine Region
The research explores spatial strategies for Alpine transitions, proposing hubs in Valtellina to foster innovation, reduce disparities, and enhance sustainability within the EUSALP framework.
Women’s Ski Jumping: Stories of Tensions, Advocacy, and International Echos in the Mountains
This paper contributes to a growing literature on women in ski jumping and highlights the importance of international voices who fought for change in mountain sports.
Assessing Climate Risks and Adaptation Plans in Mountain Regions: A Global Synthesis of National Climate Action Plans
This study systematically reviews and synthesizes climate hazards, exposure, vulnerability and adaptation measures prioritized by mountainous countries in their most recent NDCs, NAPs, and BTRs.
Beyond Traditional Governance: Exploring Non-Standard Institutional Geometries in the Alpine Arc
This paper analyses Alpine governance models from the ESPON INTERALP project, highlighting flexibility and institutional complexity that characterizes the region.
Enhancing Community Resilience to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Indian Himalayas: Leveraging Community Insights for Effective Mitigation
Climate change-driven glacial melt intensifies GLOF risks in the Indian Himalayas.This study maps cascading risks and develops community-informed strategies towards GLOF preparedness and response.
Analysing the impact of switching to electric heating using an Urban Building Energy Model: the case of Escaldes-Engordany in the Principality of Andorra
This contribution analyses the impact on the electricity grid of a complete shift to electric heating in the residential sector, using a case study of a town in the Pyrenees.
From Vulnerability to Resilience: Community-Based Approaches in Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Risk Mitigation
This study emphasizes community-based approaches, better communication, and institutional support to improve GLOF mitigation, ensuring effective disaster preparedness and resilience.
Scoping EIA from Disaster Perspective
The paper reviews India’s EIA, highlighting gaps in disaster risk reduction and recommending DRR integration to prevent environmental degradation-induced disasters.