An exciting visit to our Living Mountain Lab in Godavari, #Nepal! Along with our partners from GIZ's GRAPE project, we welcomed a delegation of German members of parliament led by the former minister, Renate Künast & a team from the German Embassy #Kathmandu. Udo Volz

🐝 Happy #WorldBeeDay! 🌍🌺 Join us in celebrating these extraordinary pollinators and their vital role in our ecosystems. Check out this insightful analysis by Surendra Raj Joshi, on the importance of protecting bees in the Himalayas and beyond. Let's create a buzz and

It was a pleasure to invite Ben Mellor, Regional Director Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to the Living Mountain Lab today. With support from the UK government, ICIMOD’s HI-REAP programme continues to work towards a climate resilient Asia.

It was a pleasure having quality conversation on #ClimateChange #AdaptationSolutions #LivingMountainLab with the US ambassador to Nepal.

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The Asian Development Bank warns that climate change could erase 2.2% from Nepal’s GDP by 2050. Energy, agriculture, water resources, and biodiversity — the pillars of Nepal’s future economy — stand on vulnerable ground. But with limited financial resources, adaptation is

“The Nepal Investment Summit 2024 sets a path for Nepal’s graduation from its LDC status - mobilising domestic and foreign direct investments, upgrading infrastructure, harnessing hydro and more.” - Ben Mellor, Regional Director, UKFCDO #NIS2024 #InvestinNepal

Agriculture gets <5% of climate finance. How do we make our food systems resilient? It's more than adaptation; biophysical & socioeconomic factors count. Honored to open discussions at the ‘Orientation on climate resilient agriculture and innovation for university faculties’.

Did you know honeybees contribute trillions to the global economy? This World Bee Day, learn how beekeeping can boost rural incomes in Nepal & beyond. Our new blog by Surendra Joshi explores the economic potential of bee products and the challenges faced by beekeepers. Check

WATCH: Cliff-side honey hunting, a generations-old craft in Nepal is increasingly under threat. Experts say rising temperatures brought by climate change disrupt the growth of bees, the availability of their food and even pollination of plants reut.rs/3VrsUMu

Thank you, Ambassador Abrar H Hashmi for your warm welcome. We truly appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts on building community resilience and food security. ⁦Pakistan Embassy Nepal⁩ ⁦ICIMOD⁩

We often focus on challenges, but there are many opportunities to invest in the environment, like springs & rangelands. This unique event, the first of its kind, brings banks, mayors & conservationists together to scale NbS at the community level. #HIREAP
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A chance to receive up to $25,000. If you’re from Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh (Chittagong Hill Tracts), or India’s Himalayan states and have a groundbreaking idea in agriculture, water security, or sustainable tourism, we want to hear from you. Apply by 29 November 2024

I am happy to see that Dambar Gurung, the visionary honey entrepreneur, is introducing a fresh new packaging for his exceptional honey - sourced from diverse, pristine locations. He is now offering convenient 15-gram sachets—perfect for trekkers #TheHimalayanHoneySupplier

Had a wonderful time with Saroj ji at his residence. He plays a key role in promoting biogas and other renewable energy solutions in Africa through SNV. He’s also passionate about showcasing Nepal’s beauty to the world.

Pollinators such as bees and birds play vital role for preserving biodiversity and ensuring food security. The decline of pollinators leads to reduced pollination, and fewer fruits & seeds. It’s crucial to promote bees and other pollinators. #Bees #Birds #FoodSecurity #Resilience

Happy World Environment Day! Let’s work towards a more sustainable planet by restoring habitats for keystone species, like the stingless bee, which is known to be an efficient pollinator with tremendous potential for producing honey having significant medicinal benefits #SaveBees

चलचित्र परानले गांऊ-समुदायको प्रकृति संगको सम्बन्ध कलात्मक रुपमा प्रस्तुत गरेको छ।मौरी घारलाई बिम्बको रूपमा प्रयोग गरेकोमा खुशी लाग्यो। मौरी स्वस्थ बाताबरणको सूचक र मह - औषधि मानिएको छ। Paran: A touching portrait of parental love and lonelines en.himalpress.com/paran-a-touchi…

Honoured to have moderated an international panel at Far Western University/Mahendranagar today on Rethinking Development as an uncertain New World Order emerges from the ruins of the Old, and the Age of Foreign Aid comes to an end.

Delighted to deliver talk at the #IBC organized by #AFU & #DOA Nepal. #Apiculture & #pollination align with #green & #resilient development pathway. Nepal’s unique microclimates enable honey production from low land to world’s highest altitudes, offering rare, high value honey