Himalica: Rural Livelihoods and Climate Change Adaptation in the Himalayas

ellbeing of men and women in the Hindu Kush Himalayas by building the capacity of local institutions, promoting new livelihood options, and encouraging regional cooperation in the promotion of equitable approaches to sustainable mountain development. The Initiative will be implemented through five main areas of activity:

a. Building the capacity to formulate adapted policy
b. Expanding knowledge management
c. Strengthening collaborative action research
d. Piloting activities for climate change adaptation
e. Capacity building

Himalica Objectives

To enable and facilitate the equitable and sustainable wellbeing of men and women in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region through activities supporting the development of equitable policies and practices that enhance the resilience of mountain men and women, encourage sustainable development and conservation, and promote regional cooperation

Geographical coverage
The Hindu Kush Himalayan region

Partners
Governments, regional and national institutions, and civil society organizations in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region

Duration
January 2013 – December 2017