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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 13h

ICIMOD is gearing up for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

Follow our journey, reach out to connect, and learn more about our participation at the Congress: www.icimod.org/event/region...

#HIREAP #IUCNcongress #conservation

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

As we mark the #IYRP2026, it is time to recognise that these communities aren’t just preserving traditions – they are pioneering the future of sustainable food systems, which connect to better health, nutrition, and hygiene practices that our people and planet desperately need.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

Herding and pastoralists’ traditions, cultural practices, and deep understanding of ecosystems offer valuable lessons for building climate-resilient communities worldwide.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), grazing systems supply about 30 percent of the world’s production of sheep and goat meat, making a significant contribution to global protein supply and meeting the rising demand for healthy food.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

The value of yak products from rangelands goes beyond just food. They are important for cultural identity, environmental guardianship, health and hygiene, sustainable nutrition, and food security.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

Yak pastoralism ensures sustainability through traditional management of natural resources and ecosystems and contributes to food security, nutrition, human and environmental health, and culture.

#IYRP2026 #Rangelands #Pastoralists #SustainableFoodSystems

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

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Call for Expression of Interest (EoI) for Establishing Baseline for the GRACE–LoCALplus Project in Bangladesh - ICIMOD

Download TOR The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) from established firms and institutions…

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

The project strengthens climate resilience through locally led adaptation, nature-based solutions, climate-smart infrastructure, and performance-based climate finance.

Deadline: 17 October 2025 (11:45 AM Nepal Standard Time)

Submit to: [email protected]

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

This is part of the Green, Resilient and Adaptive Chittagong Hill Tracts Economy (GRACE) – LoCALplus project, supported by the Adaptation Fund and implemented jointly by the ICIMOD and the United Nations Capital Development Fund.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

ICIMOD invites Expressions of Interest from national or international firms, institutions, or consortiums with an established operational presence in Bangladesh and demonstrable experience in baseline, midline, and endline studies for climate adaptation programmes.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

We’re looking for qualified firms and institutions to design and conduct the baseline assessment for a new climate resilience project in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 2d

ICIMOD invites Expressions of Interest from national or international firms, institutions, or consortiums with an established operational presence in Bangladesh and demonstrable experience in baseline, midline, and endline studies for climate adaptation programmes.

ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 3d

For more information: lib.icimod.org/records/x0j2...

To check out more of our 2024 highlights, visit: hkh.icimod.org/ar2024/highl...

Key messages and recommendations: Regional workshop on the interlinkages between health impacts of air pollution and inclusivity

Air pollution is a global crisis, posing severe health risks and widening inequalities worldwide. At ICIMOD, we ran a two-day regional workshop (15-16 August 2024) on interlinkages between the health…

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 3d

To fill this gap, ICIMOD is collecting granular pollutant data and tracking health and socioeconomic impacts via an HKH air quality dashboard. In 2024, ICIMOD held a regional meeting, training, and began Bhutan’s first national study on health, social issues, and clean energy.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 3d

The Indo-Gangetic Plain and Himalayan Foothills, spanning Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, are global air pollution hotspots with high social need, yet links between pollution, health, and social outcomes remain underexplored.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 3d

Across the HKH, residents face worsening air pollution, with PM2.5 levels often exceeding WHO guidelines.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 6d

To check out more of our 2024 highlights, visit: hkh.icimod.org/ar2024/highl...

Highlights - ICIMOD - Annual Report 2024

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 6d

Findings informed national NCA guidelines for PAs, endorsed by the Government and set to launch in 2025, helping drive green investments and conservation financing.

For more information: lib2.icimod.org/record/36612

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 6d

In 2024, ICIMOD supported the Department of Forests and Park Services in a pilot NCA for Jigme Dorji National Park, valuing its annual ecosystem services at over USD 12 million (based on 2017 and 2023 data).

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 6d

Bhutan, with over 52% of its land under Protected Areas (PAs), has a strong conservation ethos. Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) is a tool to measure and integrate ecosystem services into national planning.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 7d

🗓️ Deadline: 15 October 2025, 6:00 PM NPT

📧 Submit to: [email protected]

🔍 Full ToR & submission details: www.icimod.org/announcement...

Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for a study on Sustainable Harnessing of Forest Resources for Economic Development and Community Engagement in Uttarakhand, India - ICIMOD

Download TOR The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from established firms or institutions to undertake a study on ‘Sustainable…

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 7d

We seek experienced national or international firms with expertise and experience in forestry/natural resource management, livelihoods, community engagement, and gender-responsive mixed-methods research.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 7d

This initiative is part of the Himalayan Resilience Enabling Action Programme (HI-REAP), supported by the United Kingdom International Development.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 7d

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ICIMOD invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) for a study on sustainable harnessing of forest resources for economic development and community engagement in Uttarakhand, India.

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ICIMOD @icimod.bsky.social · 7d

📢 We are looking for a firm or institution to conduct a study on sustainable forest resources for economic development and community engagement in Uttarakhand, India.

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