How we work

At our core

ICIMOD is an intergovernmental institution working towards sustaining resources, enhancing livelihoods and valuing culture across the HKH. We protect the pulse of the planet through our work approaches.

We influence & advance policy.

We possess the spirit of a think tank, but remain grounded by the realities that surround us. We are driven towards impact, and seek out ways to bring our insights and perspectives to fruition.

We create knowledge.

Knowledge is the first step towards innovation and impact. We work relentlessly to understand problems by facilitating research and producing data.

We share information.

We are the voice for the voiceless. The HKH is one of the poorest and most neglected areas of the world, and its inhabitants are facing huge challenges with climate and social change. We’re helping ensure they are not forgotten.

We raise awareness.

We connect the landscape.

There is strength in partnerships, and we are both a bridge and a catalyst here. We work across levels, organizations and countries facilitating regional cooperation, strengthening inter-government relation, and bringing member countries together.

We embrace diversity.

Both internally and externally, our multicultural staff and partners are our greatest asset. They provide us with a broad perspective across disciplines, and offer us localized knowledge like no other.

Achieving results

Regional Programmes

We organize our work in Regional Programmes, which build on ICIMOD’s deep history of engagement and are formulated to deliver strategic results, to promote transboundary cooperation, to meet capacity building needs in the region, and to support long-term testing, piloting, and monitoring of innovative approaches.