Climate change is causing extensive alterations to ecosystems globally, with some more
vulnerable than others. Alpine ecosystems, characterised by low-temperatures and …

Most studies of invasive species have been in highly modified, lowland environments, with
comparatively little attention directed to less disturbed, high‐elevation environments …

The Himalayas are one of the most mystical, yet least studied terrains of the world. One of
Earth's greatest multifaceted and diverse montane ecosystems is also one of the thirty-four …

Mountains cover a quarter of the EarthÕs land surface and a quarter of the global population
lives in or adjacent to these areas. The global importance of mountains is recognized …

The rural mountain communities have long faced challenges from a range of social,
economic, political and environmental factors and the threat from these factors has only …

The species richness pattern along spatial scales (latitudinal or elevational) forms useful
tools in understanding diversity gradients and their underlying mechanisms. Understanding …

Abstract Supported by the MacArthur Foundation, ICIMOD undertook a series of research
activities together with partners in the Eastern Himalayas from 2007 to 2008 to provide a …

Multifaceted patterns of protected area (PA) expansion are reviewed considering: i) the
increase in PA number and coverage; ii) distribution and extent of important bird areas …

Mountain protected areas are characterized by high biodiversity, which makes it a great
challenge for managers to maintain a balance between their use and the stability of natural …

Although mountain regions are thought to be at lower risk of plant invasions, the diversity
and cover of non-native plants is increasing in many alpine ecosystems, including the …