Project Glaciers and Students

The Project Glaciers and Students The northern areas of Pakistan are home to some of the largest glaciers on the planet outside the Poles.The glacier reserves feed local livelihood systems, support unique ecosystems of global importance and serve as a source of water for downstream areas. In face of the growing threat from climate change, […]

Project WATER FOR LIFE IN PAKISTAN

Project WATER FOR LIFE IN PAKISTAN From limitative component to resource for a socio-economic sustainable development Donor Fondazione Cariplo (Announcement to create International Partnerships) Period of Project Execution 3 years, from October 1 2010 to September 30 2013 Interested Area Basha Valley, Central Karakorum National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan Region, Pakistan Implementing Partner“Ev-K2-CNR Committee” Association Local Partner Karakorum International […]

Project HKKH PARTNERSHIP

Project HKKH PARTNERSHIP The HKKH Partnership project is being carried out in the largest and the youngest mountain region in the world, Hindu Kush – Karakorum – Himalaya (HKKH), which encompasses parts or the entire countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Myanmar and Pakistan. The project was conceived by Ev-K2-CNR and funded by […]

Project KARAKORUM Trust 2

Project KARAKORUM TRUST 2 The Central Karakorum National Park (CKNP)… The Central Karakorum National Park (CKNP) is one of the most important national parks of Pakistan and comprises one of the largest mountain glacial systems in the world with Siachen (75 km), Baltoro (57 km) and Hispar-Biafo (122 km) glaciers originating within its boundaries. Administratively, […]

Project SEED

Project SEED Framework: Pakistan-Italian debt for development SWAP agreement Donors: Government of Italy, Government of Pakistan Period: 2009-2014Focus Area: Central Karakorum National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan Province Implementing Organization: Ev-K2-CNR Committee in collaboration with the Karakorum International University Collaborative Agencies: AKRSP Baltistan Central Karakorum National Park Directorate (CKNP) Alpine Club Pakistan (ACP) WWF Pakistan Mountain Glacier and Protection Organization (MGPO) International Center […]

Project SHARE

Project SHARE Mountains represent an important source of water, energy and biological diversity. Moreover, as affirmed by the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development (United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 14 June 1992), mountains provide key resources as minerals, forest and agricultural products as well as recreation. However, mountain areas that cover about a […]