Institute Leadership

Interdisciplinary research council

Scholars, practitioners, and analysts guiding empirical inquiry and institutional capacity development across Himalayan river basins.

24+

Senior Research Fellows

14

Partner Universities

3

Core Divisions

Research Divisions

Core institutional units

Our multidisciplinary teams combine rigorous field observation with evidence-led policy analysis for compound disaster resilience.

Division One
Division Two
Division Three

Risk Governance

Climate Systems

Policy Analytics

Examining institutional frameworks, policy coherence, and multi-level risk management across Himalayan administrative boundaries.

Investigating high-altitude cryosphere dynamics, hydrological monitoring, and long-term environmental adaptation strategies.

Translating empirical research into actionable policy instruments, institutional training programmes, and inclusive frameworks.

Governance & Ethics

Institutional oversight and standards

The oversight committee ensures scientific integrity, methodological rigor, and adherence to international research ethics across all cooperative programmes. Academic fellowships are awarded through peer review to specialists in climate resilience, public policy, and regional development.

Collaborative research partnerships connect our Kathmandu secretariat with university departments and multilateral institutions throughout South Asia and global research hubs, maintaining an independent and evidence-based mandate.