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From the Arctic to the Himalayas, climate change is reshaping lives. We asked our HKH Arctic Youth Champions one question. What role can youth play in cross regional collaboration for climate action?

Youth from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) and the Arctic are on the frontlines of climate change, yet their voices remain underrepresented in global climate discussions.

A river that shaped a civilisation now runs dead through Nepal's capital. There are court orders. There are master plans. There is even a restoration project with real funding behind it. So why is the Bagmati still dying?

Youth from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) and the Arctic are on the frontlines of climate change, yet their voices remain underrepresented in global climate discussions.

Explore the transformative potential of springshed management through our first open-access learning course. Delve into engaging modules that cover the science of springs, the six-step protocol for spring revival, and practical strategies for sustainable water resource management.

Explore the transformative potential of springshed management through our first open-access learning course. Delve into engaging modules that cover the science of springs, the six-step protocol for spring revival, and practical strategies for sustainable water resource management.

Excessive pumping of groundwater has led to long-term declines in about 70% of the world’s major aquifers.

Achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals for clean water (SDG 6) requires more than just installing water pipes.

Mountains are the backbone of critical ecosystem services and among the earliest and most sensitive indicators of climate change. Yet mountain priorities remain significantly underrepresented in national, regional, and international finance agendas.

Springs across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) are drying fast due to climate and land use change. For nearly 100 million people and the ecosystems that depend on them, time is running out.

Youth from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) and the Arctic are on the frontlines of climate change, yet their voices remain underrepresented in global climate discussions.

Youth from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) and the Arctic are on the frontlines of climate change, yet their voices remain underrepresented in global climate discussions.

Gender equality is not peripheral to climate action - it is foundational to it. In a time of climate instability and global uncertainty, inequality continues to shape who has voice, opportunity, and influence in science, policy, and decision-making.