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
Andean glaciers: time and memory
This documentary on Andean glaciers highlights the human cost of melting ice in the Tropical Andes.
Glaciers in the spotlight: Reflecting on a glacier, a football match, old fears and new loss
Read about Otto Simonett’s story of the Swiss alpine Glatscher da Lavaz, the glacier of his youth.
Solutions for adapting to climate change in mountains: an exchange of lessons learned and ways forwards
Explore the highlights from the knowledge exchange workshop convened by the Adaptation at Altitude Knowledge Network at the 2025 International Mountain Conference.
Meeting of Mountain Platforms of the Alps, East Africa and the Andes: Connecting Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change Adaptation
Explore the latest Mountain Connect brief which shares highlights from an interregional meeting on the interplay between biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation.
A@A Knowledge Network: Financing adaptation for mountain communities
Learn about adaptation finance trends, finance needs in mountainous countries, and the role of small grant funding schemes in supporting local communities adapt to the impacts of climate change in…
Snow and Ice in the Caucasus Mountains – Adapting to a Critical Resource Decline
Learn about the outcomes of the Regional Adaptation Dialogue in the South Caucasus, which brought experts and stakeholders from Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and beyond together to discuss how to monitor…
Other articles of interest
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.
The (often) overlooked value of mountains for European citizens
Why are mountain value chains so crucial? How resilient are they to climate change? Learn about the significance of mountain value chains, their role in driving Europe’s sustainable transition and…