HKS Snow Update 2025
<p>The HKH Snow Update 2025 highlights a significant decline in seasonal snow across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region, with snow persistence 23.6% below normal — the lowest in 23 years. This trend,
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Long-term ecological and biodiversity monitoring in the western Himalaya using satellite remote sensing
The IPCC in its Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) described the Himalayan Region as data-deficient in terms of climate monitoring. This is a serious impediment to global research initiatives and thus necessitates
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As ice cap melts, militaries vie for Arctic edge
To the world’s military leaders, the debate over climate change is long over. They are preparing for a new kind of Cold War in the Arctic, anticipating that rising temperatures there will open up a treasure trove of resources, long-dreamed-of sea lanes and a slew of potential conflicts. By Arctic standards, the region is already buzzing with military activity, and experts believe that will increase significantly in the years ahead. Last month, Norway wrapped up one of the largest Arctic manoeuvres ever — Exercise Cold Response — with 16,300 troops from 14 countries training on the ice for everything from high intensity warfare to terror threats.
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Melting Glaciers are Causing the Matterhorn to Come Apart
The Matterhorn is the iconic peak of the Alpine mountains on the border of Switzerland and Italy. Its majestic spire soars over 14,600 feet in the air, making it quite a sight to behold. The glaciers at
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Pak troops dig for 135 missing in avalanche
Racing against time, Pakistani troops, aided by sniffer dogs and mechanical equipment, on Sunday frantically searched for 135 people, mostly soldiers, buried under dozens of feet of snow after a massive
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Conference on climate change begins
The Ministry of Environment today launched the two-day International Conference of Mountain Countries on Climate Change in Kathmandu. Organised by the MoE and International Centre for Integrated Mountain
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Mountain biodiversity conservation and management
This publication presents 15 case studies solicited by ICIMOD during the International Year of Biodiversity 2010. ICIMOD called for case studies from the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region on initiatives
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Mountain environment and climate change in Nepal
This is the country report for the International Conference of Mountain Countries on Climate Change. The draft national report dealt with the overall socio-economic and environmental situation in Nepal
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Climate change and vulnerability mapping in watersheds in middle and high mountains of Nepal
The main objective of this study was to identify and prioritize subbasins/watersheds in the Middle and High Mountains of Nepal that are significantly vulnerable to Climate Change (CC). The approach of
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IMD works on more accurate forecasts
After the first phase of its modernisation led to an improvement in the accuracy of forecasts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has embarked on Phase 2, in a bid to increase its forecasting capabilities.
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Govt to seek int’l help to measure Everest height
The government is all set to seek technical and financial assistance from the international community and experts to measure the height of Mt Everest afresh. A joint project proposal being prepared