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A@A Knowledge Network: Learning Event #1 Summary
Watch the recording of and read an overview of the Adaptation at Altitude (A@A) Knowledge Network learning event where three panellists discussed "Co-creating and Integrating Local Knowledge in Mountain Adaptation Solutions".
Leave No Mountain Behind: The Synthesis Series – Integration of Indigenous knowledge for adaptation in mountain regions
How has Indigenous knowledge been leveraged to support climate change adaptation in mountain regions? This brief synthesises experience and learning captured on the Adaptation at Altitude Solution Portal and explores the use of Indigenous knowledge in climate adaptation in mountain regions through five themes.
GEO Mountains Workshop: Interdisciplinary Monitoring, Data, and Capacity Sharing Across the Andes
Join this interdisciplinary workshop to learn from other data providers and data users on climate change and its impacts on environmental, ecological and social systems across the Andes, with the goal of informing effective climate change adaptation solutions.
Mountains in silent thaw: Losses and damages from the disappearing “frozen heartbeat”of Earth
Learn about the losses and damages mountain regions are incurring as a result of climate change in this case study from the 2023 Adaptation Gap Report.
Leave No Mountain Behind: The Synthesis Series – Scaling ecosystem restoration and protection: challenges and promising solutions
This synthesis examines the solutions in the Adaptation at Altitude Solutions Portal that have direct or indirect benefits on restoration and sustainable management of ecosystems. It also looks at common factors that have brought about success in these projects, such as inclusive decision-making, collaboration across different sectors, and providing tools, data, and infrastructure to local communities.
Strengthening regional cooperation to address cascading climate risks in the Hindu Kush Himalaya
Learn about the barriers and enablers of enhanced regional cooperation on adaptation to manage the cascading impacts of climate change in this 8th APAN forum event. The event focused on mountainous regions, such as the Hindu Kush Himalaya, and how these regions can tackle cascading risks and scale up solutions.
A@A Knowledge Network: Meeting #1
Get an introduction to the Adaptation at Altitude (A@A) Knowledge Network, which held its first meeting on 30th May 2023. Members shared and exchanged ideas to shape the A@A Knowledge Network going forwards - learn more!
The Fifth Sustainable Summits Conference 2021
Watch these 4 short films inspired by growing pressures facing mountain environments. Covering development pressures, mountain communities, regional cooperation, and messages for COP26, gain an insight into how climate change is affecting the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from the South Caucasus
The Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from the South Caucasus booklet showcases adaptation solutions proven to be successful in response to specific issues caused, or accelerated by, climate change that negatively affect mountain communities’ livelihoods and ecosystems. The publication covers Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from East Africa
The Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from East Africa booklet showcases adaptation solutions proven to be successful in response to specific issues caused or accelerated by climate change that negatively affect mountain communities’ livelihoods and ecosystems. The publication includes Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda.