Rangeland and wetland management in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: Compendium of best practices

This compendium documents 20 best-practice cases related to rangelands and wetlands from across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), organised around technological innovation, ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions, water management, sustainable resource use, multiple rangeland benefits, and local governance and Indigenous knowledge systems. Rangelands and wetlands in HKH are critical socio-ecological systems supporting biodiversity, ecosystem services, and pastoral livelihoods

The cases demonstrate how integrated approaches—combining traditional practices with modern technologies and participatory governance—can enhance ecosystem resilience, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen adaptive capacities under climate change. The compendium provides evidence-based, scalable, and replicable models to inform policy, practice, and investment in sustainable rangeland and wetland management in mountain regions.