To mark World Environment Day 2016, The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has launched the ICT for Mountain Development Award 2016. This award which is being issued for its third consecutive year recognizes innovations, use and applications of Information and Communications Technology for Development (ICTD) that help to promote mountain development and environmental conservation. ICT for Development is increasingly being used across the world, including in some parts of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region (HKH). However, we do not yet have a comprehensive picture of its use, application and proliferation in the mountain environment context. ICIMOD believes that through this annual ICT for Mountain Development Award, more will be learnt about its usage and application - where, how and what is being done in the region to benefit mountain communities. All forms of ICT (mobile, radio, Internet, digital content, blogs, robotics, multimedia, etc.) relevant to mountain development and environmental conservation are eligible for submission. In other words, the basic criteria is that the ICT for Development initiative should be one that has been applied in the HKH region, has a clear focus on mountain development or mountain environment, and has made an impact on the ground. The award(s) will be announced on the occasion of International Mountain Day (IMD), 11 December 2016. Winners will receive prizes along with a certificate of recognition. If you wish to be among the nominees of this interesting award, please register your initiative at the following address: http://www.icimod.org/?q=13812
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