Resources
Resources
The Adaptation at Altitude programme is improving the availability and use of mountain observation data, facilitating science-policy dialogues, supporting a community of practice and knowledge exchange on adaptation solutions, and influencing policy processes.
Find the latest outputs from Adaptation at Altitude and the wider mountains community below.
From the Programme
Redefining the meaning of “at a glacial pace”
As part of the “Glaciers in the spotlight” series, read Rosie Witton’s story about the potential for “last chance” tourism to the world’s rapidly retreating glaciers to help rouse support…
New Infographic Illuminates the Crisis and Cultural Value of Andean Glaciers
This International Year for the Conservation of Glaciers, and coinciding with the celebration of Mountain Day, the Andean Mountain Initiative (AMI) has released a vital new resource: the fifth installment…
The 2023 South Lhonak Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: Insights, lessons and recommendations
This brief on the key lessons from the Sikkim, India, 2023 glacial lake outburst flood highlights the importance of early warning systems, hazard assessments, and risk reduction management in the…
The voices of glaciers: a human chronicle of ice, loss, and resilience
Explore the testimonies of individuals whose lives are intimately connected to tropical glaciers in the Andes, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Adapting to climate change in the mountains: Legislative solutions from around the world
Learn about laws and policies that support climate change adaptation efforts in mountains in this series of ‘legislative solutions’.
Impressions from Mount Kenya, where fading glaciers are reshaping lives
Learn how the shrinking glaciers of Mount Kenya are reshaping the lives, livelihoods, and cultural identities of local communities in this UNEP blog.
Other articles of interest
How technology is helping communities across the globe adapt to climate change
Explore how technology is supporting climate change adaptation efforts in Nepal, Malawi, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Georgia.
Climate change adaptation in global mountain regions requires a multi-sectoral approach
Explore a comprehensive and systematic study of literature documenting human adaptation responses in global mountain regions in response to climate change
Glaciers and mountains: the food, water security and livelihoods nexus
This technical brief examines the links between glaciers, agriculture and livelihoods, drawing on evidence from the Andes, Himalaya, Central Asia and beyond.
Perceived climate change impacts and adaptation responses in ten African mountain regions
This academic study explores the perceived climate change impacts and adaptation responses among communities in ten African mountain regions across Central and East Africa.
Resilient Mountain Solutions: Ten local solutions for global impact
Learn about the ten practical nature-based solutions for climate resilience that have been tried and tested in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region and the role of gender in successful resilience…
From monitoring to resilience: Cryosphere information services in Central Asia
Explore how cryosphere data can be transformed into actionable information for decision-making.