mountain infrastructure
Carbon Proofing Towards Resilient Mountain Communities – The Eco-village Scheme
What does carbon proofing look like in Himachal Pradesh, India? The Eco-village Scheme with its innovative concept demonstrates a model of environmentally sustainable development, supported by the state government and GIZ.
Leave No Mountain Behind: Disaster Risk Reduction for All
Why, despite the essential role mountains play in enabling countries and regions adapt to climate change, reduce disaster risks and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, are mountain communities often left behind economically and politically? Learn more in this issue brief.
The hydrological ecosystem services compensation system: the Mariño micro-basin in Abancay, Peru
The local organizations and peasant farmer communities of Apurimac hold activities to protect springs, plant native trees and build ccochas (artisanal reservoirs) to improve water regulation.