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
Dataset on the spatialisation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) in mountain regions
Summary GEO Mountains is pleased to announce the release of a new global dataset on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) in mountain regions. This unique resource provides a comprehensive spatialised classification…
Policy brief: Towards systemic disaster risk reduction in mountains
This policy brief explores the complex interactions between natural and socioeconomic factors in mountain areas.
Connecting Knowledge and Action in Mountains: Highlights from 2025
Explore the 2025 activities of the Adaptation at Altitude Knowledge Network!
Glaciers in the spotlight: Channelling the voice of the fading Shkhara glacier
As part of the “Glaciers in the spotlight” series, read Mariam Devidze’s story about the Shkhara glacier in the Caucasus mountain region.
Melting Heritage: Adapting to a changing snow and ice cover in the South Caucasus
Learn about how the South Caucasus are adapting to changing snow and ice cover, and read the recommendations for building resilience to a melting cryosphere!
InfoAndina
Learn about InfoAndina: an Andean knowledge hub that seeks to centralize and make more accessible the vast amount of information on sustainable development and climate change adaptation.
Other articles of interest
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.
The Implications of Transboundary Climate Risks for India
Explore India’s current and future exposure to transboundary and cascading climate risks in this AWB discussion brief.
LIFE MIDMACC: Mid-mountain adaptation to climate change
Explore the adaptation strategies implemented in the LIFE MIDMACC project – including the introduction of vineyards and forest management techniques, and the restoration of pastures.