As Himalayas are seeing an increased climate change induced calamities, I argue that the traditional local institution can be an innovative way to mitigate these new challenges.

“In the mountain, stillness surges up to explore its own height; in the lake, movement stands still to contemplate its own depth.” -Tagore Through the lens of Capt. Sumit Bhatnagar, an ex-pilot with the Indian Navy, comes this surreal vision of Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim.

This @scroll_in report on the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in #Sikkim in 2023 also has a reference to an Issue Brief published by us, on the same issue authored by our Postdoctoral Fellow @Slachenpa.

The emergence of strong economies and regional power within the Global South has raised new issues of ‘marginalisation’ and domination among states already marginalised by the Global North. ⁦@DoctorDev⁩ aptly sums up such nuances of China’s position.

#China's approval for a big dam on Yarlung Zangbo river carries implications for both Tibet & lower riparian countries including #India. Our Associate Fellow, @DoctorDev & our Postdoctoral Fellow, @Slachenpa explore the issues at stake in this Commentary.

Excited that i will be at @Himalayas_SNU as a post-doctoral fellow.

After completion of the selection process, we’re happy to announce 1st cohort of our new Non-Resident Fellows. They’ll be working on their research projects for next one year, starting from 1 January. Padma Ladon Rinan Shah (@rinan_shah) Sangeg Lachenpa (@Slachenpa) Rimi Tadu

Xi Jinping chairs symposium on boosting west China's development.

Was fortunate to deliver a talk on the larger understanding of border and mobility in the Himalayas encompassing speakers from academia to policy makers across different nationalities. Thanks to @czech academy of sciences and to professor @jarmila ptackova for having us.

Thanks to @Himalayas_SNU and @DoctorDev .

My take on the Sikkim flood and the local responses. Thank you @DoctorDev and to the numerous participants. @Himalayas_SNU https://t.co/W982u79enn

Joint Workshop on "Conservation of Material and Ecological Heritage in the Trans Himalayas", organized by CHS & @Karakoram_cltvs, with support from Achi Association India. 14 March 2024 (Thursday), 10.30 am onwards, @ShivNadarUniv campus.

Between Protests and Border Incursions, Insecurity Is Rising in Ladakh @Diplomat_APAC https://t.co/Ozmuf0dVKC @Stanzinlha delves with a first hand experience.

In my new article for @frontline_india @the_hindu I contextualise hydropower development and the floods in Sikkim and northern West Bengal against the pervasive rhetoric of "development", and where that has gotten us #sikkim #teestaflood #himalaya https://t.co/zLXO37ABFw

An important note stressed by the @hisheylachungpa, MP, Rajya Sabha on how early restoration of the NH damaged by the GLOF is of utmost importance to the national security of India.

With the help of friends and well wishers, we were able to transport rations and essentials to the cut off places impacted by the Sikkim flood with the service and help provided by the @sikkimgovt @IndianAirforce @indianarmy @thehelpinghelp,lachen

Finally the weather allows the heavy vertical lift capability of the IAF to begin operations. This is critical for areas in North Sikkim that have been cut off after the Teesta III dam at Chungthang Sikkim collapsed. 🙏

Why this is also very critical & could be much more disastrous is the amount of such GLOF-prone lakes in North Sikkim (also Bhutan). South Lhonak Lake is one example. All of them get funneled through a single exit: i.e, Teesta River.

The pattern of development model followed in the Himalyas needs to be revisted. The security and state interest driven model needs to be substituted to environment and people friendly.

Seems to me that we will see a vibrant volume of works coming out from the region. A initiative worth looking forward to..