Mountain Geoportal

About Us

Mountain Geoportal - A Mountain Knowledge Hub (MKH) Initiative
Promoting Geographic Information and Earth Observation Application for the Sustainable Development of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) Region.

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Our Major Focus

Education & Training
Capacity Building and Networking

Strengthening the capacities of cooperation partners of the HKH in utilising geographic information and applying spatial tools and techniques...

Thematic Application & DSS

Thematic Applications and Decision Support System

Developing integrated and innovative geo-based solutions to support mountain development policies and practices..

Mountain Geonetwork

Promoting regional data sharing network through standardised metadata - a regional gateway to geo-information resources

Spatial Visualisation

Customising geo-data packaging and interactive 3D visualisation and mapping for effective communication and dissemination...

News & Event

'Atmospheric Brown Clouds' Seminar Concludes

Kathmandu - A one day seminar on ABC was held to update on the achievements, future plan on observation, impact assessment, awareness, mitigation a...

'Effects of Atmospheric Brown Clouds and G...

Kathmandu – A workshop on 'Effects of Atmospheric Brown Clouds and Green House Gases on Himalayan Glaciers and Hydrology in Asia' was organised joi...

Highlights

'Bagmati River: Knowledge Base & Resource Centre' Website Launched
This web based portal has an interactive mapping and information system that gives spatial visualisation of Bagmati watershed by acquiring data, maps and documents which would contribute to developing a comprehensive plan of action for restoration and conservation of the river system.