The mountain ecosystems of the Hindu Kush–Himalayas have a pivotal role in protecting the environment and in providing goods and services essential for human wellbeing and prosperity. Yet while government, research and development institutions, and civil society groups have frequently convened to discuss approaches to sustainable development in mountains, the private sector has not often been at the table. On Friday, 3 February, a side event at the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS) invited business into the discussion.

The event ‘Business Opportunities in Mountain Ecosystem Management’ was organised by the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (...read more