Chimi Seldon

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been accredited as an intergovernmental organisation for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. This marks an important milestone and opportunity for ICIMOD to elevate the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) water priorities in global water and sustainable development processes. The accreditation comes at a critical time and provides ICIMOD a formal entry point into the UN Water Conference process.

The industrial sector in Bhutan has played a significant role in the country's economic development. Bhutan's industrial sector has been offering numerous benefits – employment generation, economic diversification, advancement of technology, and improving the living standards of people.

Mountain peaks in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region are usually blanketed by snow during the winter. But this winter has been unusual. With little to no snowfall, the peaks are noticeably bare. The central region of high-altitude Hunza valley in northern Pakistan has not seen a single snowflake this winter. In Humla district of northwestern Nepal, Limi valley saw an unusual early snowfall event in late September but has since experienced a lack of precipitation.