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Fostering Knowledge, Innovation and Climate Change adaptation in Himalayan region Recognizing the climatic changes and their impacts in Himalayan Mountains, a group of people and organizations proposed a collaborative initiative called ‘Climate Himalaya’. The initiative focuses on Climatic Adaptation in Himalayan region through-Awareness Generation, Knowledge Networking and Capacity Building by covering thematic areas of Mountain Ecosystems, Water, Forest and Livelihood. At present this initiative focuses on knowledge networking and outreach activities in 4 South Asian countries of Hindu Kush Himalayan region. Vision To serve as a link between practice, science, policy and decision making towards climate change and sustainable mountain development. Mission To work on knowledge, innovation and adaptation related aspects in Himalayan region. Scope of Work Countries of Work: India, Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan (initially) China and Bangladesh (in future) through partner’s and various stakeholder’s involvement. Thematic Areas Mountain Ecosystem, Water, Forest and Livelihood Focal Actions Awareness generation, Knowledge networking, Capacity building and Research. .
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.