Adaptation in the Himalayas: Knowledge, Action and Results; Highlights from the Himalayan Climate Change Adaptation Programme (HICAP), 2012–2017

This short report illustrates a selection of the key findings, successes and lessons learnt of the Himalayan Climate Change Adaptation Programme (HICAP) over the period 2012–2017. It focusses on a few, selected approaches that HICAP has taken in the fields of science, action research, pilot activities, and communications and outreach. It also highlights some of the important lessons learnt over the duration of the programme, particularly in terms of policy outreach, and the strengths and also challenges of partnerships.

HICAP is an ongoing programme continuing until the end of 2018.