Mainstreaming Organic Agriculture And Agroecology in the Himalaya Region

Mountains cover 22% of the Earth’s land surface and are vital to people and biodiversity, yet remain highly vulnerable to climate change and unsustainable development. In the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, resilient traditional farming systems continue to sustain livelihoods while policymakers in Bhutan, Nepal, and India advance agroecological transitions. This report, developed by IFOAM - Organics International and the World Future Council, highlights pathways to protect mountain ecosystems and strengthen rural communities through organic and sustainable policies.