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[ICIMOD @icimod]

APPLY NOW: Fully funded regional training on the application of machine learning and deep learning in mountain cryosphere studies 💻

Are you a graduate student, early-career researcher, or government professional working on mountain environments?

ICIMOD, in collaboration with the College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan, invites applications for a fully funded regional training on the application of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) in mountain cryosphere studies.

This hands-on programme will equip participants with:
🔹 Foundational understanding of ML and DL models
🔹 Practical experience using open cryosphere datasets
🔹 Training on data preparation, model development, and applications through Google Earth Engine (GEE) and Python Application Programming Interface (API)
🔹 Exposure to advanced techniques such as convolutional neural networks (CNN) and vision transformer models

The training aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary research on cryosphere science across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.

Dates: 1-6 December 2025
Deadline: 24 October 2025

Details here: https://t.co/dTR1TMRyoQ

Apply here: https://t.co/1TAzg9sBg6

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

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[ICIMOD @icimod]

Cryosphere science is male-dominated globally, with gender inequality especially stark in the Hindu Kush Himalaya. Since 2011, ICIMOD has worked to change this. In 2024, the first all-women cryosphere expedition, HKH Women on Ice, brought nine researchers from Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan together for hands-on field training. Guided by experts including IPCC author Miriam Jackson and ICIMOD’s Finu Shrestha, participants learned to maintain weather stations, collect glacier data, and assess glacial lakes. This milestone marks a step toward building a regional network of women cryosphere scientists.

For more information: https://t.co/5mBI1hE3v9

To check out more of our 2024 highlights, visit: https://t.co/TJIEGPoQ97

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

Congratulations to the 2025 Right Livelihood Award recipients Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change @pisfcc The youth led group receives the award for bringing Pacific climate challenges before the International Court of Justice @CIJ_ICJ 🌏⚖️

[MRC @MRCMekong]

CEO Busadee met with H.E. Ms. Ana Hammargren, Ambassador of 🇸🇪 to 🇹🇭 and her colleagues from the Swedish International Development Agency.
Both sides exchanged views on future collaboration that would contribute to the sustainable development and management of the MRB.

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

An inspiring meeting with the new 🇹🇭 CEO of @MRCMekong, Khun Busadee Santipitaks, as we mark 30 years of the important Mekong Agreement and equally as many years of cooperation between Sweden 🇸🇪 and the MRC. Cooperation is key in meeting the challenges facing the Mekong River.

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

Sweden supports environmental rule of law in Southeast Asia. In collaboration with Sida, the WRI and the ICJ, the 2nd Regional Judicial Dialogue took place in Jakarta in February and a Guidebook on Environmental Case Procedures to be developed. #Storiesofchange

[EU in the Pacific 🇪🇺 @EUPasifika]

The European Union & Government of Sweden funded PEUMP programme promotes sustainable management & sound ocean governance in the Pacific.

This week we welcomed the Head of Development Cooperation & the Senior Advisor for Asia & Pacific from the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok.

[EU in the Pacific 🇪🇺 @EUPasifika]

To ensure contained support for Pacific Island nations in addressing critical marine and fisheries challenges, the EU (EUR 35M) & the Government of Sweden (EUR 10M) funded the Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership PEUMP) has been extended to Sept 2025.

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

Sweden through @Sida has issued a US$200 million climate guarantee to @ADB_HQ that will enable the bank to lend up to US$900 million to countries in Asia and the Pacific for sustainable investments that reduce climate impact, increase adaptation and promote poverty reduction.

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

With Swedish support to SEA and UNEP, waste pickers—the unsung heroes of the plastic value chain—are shaping decisions that impact their work & communities. Recognizing them is key to inclusive, sustainable solutions to plastic pollution. #StoriesofChange #UNEP 🌍

[Embassy of Sweden in Thailand @SwedeninTH]

Honored to join the Flag of Love 🏳️‍🌈 event at @UNESCAP, where Pride flags were handed over to reps from all 77 provinces, ready to register same sex marriages all of🇹🇭 from Jan 23. A milestone for love and equality in Thailand, as said DPM Anutin Charnvirakul in his speech. 👏🏻🇹🇭🏳️‍🌈

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

Isao Mike, President of the Kosrae Special Parent Network, has led a campaign for disability rights reform in the Federated States of Micronesia, resulting in new legislation. Sweden has supported this effort through our regional development program. #StoriesofChangeSweden

[Embassy of Sweden in Thailand @SwedeninTH]

🇸🇪 has now taken over the presidency of the Governing Board of @UN_Women’s Governing Board! We’re driving gender equality through action, focusing on leadership, economic empowerment, ending violence, and peace efforts. Together, we create change! 💪🌍✨

[Embassy of Sweden in Thailand @SwedeninTH]

A warm welcome to Ms. Busadee Santipitaks, 🇹🇭 the first female CEO of @MRCMekong, who today takes up office. 🇸🇪 is proud to be a longstanding partner and looks forward to continued cooperation.

Thank you to outgoing CEO Dr. Anoulak 🇱🇦 for 3 years of remarkable achievements!

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

Women like Kabita Luhar are driving change in water management in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. Through the Oxfam-TROSA project, they secured better irrigation, flood protection, and clean water. "We gained the confidence to speak up and improve our community." #StoriesofChange

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

STORIES OF CHANGE – Abhijeet Gurjar
Abhijeet, an Indian journalist, connects business impacts to community rights. With UNDP & Sweden's support, he empowers voices for accountability & change across South Asia. @Sida @BizHRAsia_UNDP
#Storiesofchange
#BizHumanRights #BHR #UNGP

[Sweden in Asia Pacific @SwedeninAP]

Sweden, a long-term Development Partner of the Mekong River Commission, is pleased to learn about progress made in advancing regional collaboration for a sustainable development of the Mekong River Basin and its people. @MRCMekong

[MRC @MRCMekong]

The 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗥𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 and the 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 concluded today with achievements of the Multi-Year Work Plan for 2024 and approved the Multi-Year Work Plan for 2025–2026.

[ICIMOD @icimod]

As COP29 closes, Deputy Director General Izabella Koziell shares key moments for ICIMOD:
🔹Supporting regional member countries in the negotiations, particularly focusing on adaptation finance and national adaptation plans.
🔹Running and hosting, but also speaking at several events invited by UNESCO, the mountain partnership, by China, and also the governments of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Andorra.
🔹Speaking to several of our funding partners, including the UK, USAID and @IDRC_CRDI, and the @adaptationfund and the Global Environment Facility @theGEF.

ICIMOD experts in negotiations, advocacy, and science were on the ground in Baku for the full two weeks of this year's climate change summit, monitoring key developments, forging new and strengthening existing alliances, and supporting negotiators from our Regional Member Countries to ensure their priorities are heard.

Find more from our social media updates and our landing page - https://t.co/u70FY0m7hz

#COP29 #HKH2Baku #ClimateAction @COP29_AZ  @UNFCCC  @ICIMODDG @izabella_koz  @SushmitaKunwar3 @JbPradyumna @FCDOGovUK @SwissDevCoop

[Embassy of Sweden in Thailand @SwedeninTH]

Empowering women like Anita in Manila through small loans boosts business & transforms lives. With support from 🇸🇪 @IIXglobal, more women in Asia are economically empowered. Entrepreneurship is key to reducing poverty and fostering sustainable growth. 🌍💪#StoriesofChangeSweden

[YECAP in Asia and the Pacific @YECAP_AP]

Uniting diverse POVs at #COP29 - Indigenous youth reps explored progress, gaps & priorities for regional cooperation on Transformational Adaptation in Asia Pacific in a session by UNFCCC RCC Asia Pacific & YECAP with insights from IPCC, LDC Expert Group, Govt of Fiji, SEI & ADB.