Mountain development climbs up the global agenda
Rio+20 declaration calls for policies to support vulnerable mountain communities and ecosystems
Malnutrition increases on the horizon in south Asia
Climate change and water shortages threaten to disrupt food production
Tree planting helps Pakistani farmers weather floods
As the country's forests disappear, combining tree plantations with crop farming could pay a range of benefits
Mangroves reduce disaster risk, boost income options in Vietnam
Efforts to expand mangrove forests are paying dividends in northern Vietnam
How can Pakistan ensure water security?
Increasingly water-short Pakistan needs to get water priorities in place, particularly in the face of climate pressures
Turning to communities to protect forests
Huge amounts of forest have been lost worldwide ? but community-run forest management could help stem the damage
Village management turns around Nepal's forests
Local control has improved woodlands, cut carbon emissions and created economic benefits
Sharing ideas at the 'Third Pole'
The climate-threatened Hindu Kush-Himalaya region needs better information and policy
Pakistan's cities wake up to climate threats
Improving institutional capacity, public awareness and funding will be key to preparing for climate disaster challenges, experts say
Collaboration key to easing South Asia crises
Action-oriented research and planning can help the region deal with challenges such as climate change