In a new collaboration, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have announced a partnership to bolster climate-smart agricultural practices in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
“This partnership builds on IFPRI’s decades of experience in evidence-based policymaking and ICIMOD’s engagement with mountain communities. By aligning our expertise, we aim to create robust policy frameworks that will enhance resilience and livelihoods for millions.”
Dr Shahidur Rashid, Director-South Asia, IFPRI
Expertise of IFPRI in food policy at play
This strategic alliance aims to address the escalating challenges posed by climate change in one of the world’s most vulnerable mountain ecosystems. By leveraging IFPRI’s expertise in food policy and ICIMOD’s knowledge of sustainable mountain development, the partnership will promote innovative farming techniques, resource management, and policy frameworks tailored to the region’s unique needs.
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The initiative will focus on enhancing the resilience of local communities, ensuring food security, and preserving biodiversity. Through collaborative research, capacity building, and technology dissemination, the organizations hope to mitigate the impacts of climate change and foster sustainable development in this critical transboundary region.
“The Hindu Kush Himalaya is ground zero for climate threats. Partnering with IFPRI will strengthen our research, innovation, and outreach to equip our member countries with solutions to build communities’ resilience and food security at this urgent moment.”
Dr Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of ICIMOD
The Hindu Kush Himalaya region, home to over 240 million people, is a critical water source and biodiversity hotspot, making climate-smart interventions essential for its ecological and economic stability.
