We are proud to share that ICIMOD Director General, Pema Gyamtsho, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society for Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development (MOBILIZATION), India, and Nepal Farmers Advisory Council Pvt. Ltd. (NFAC), Nepal. The award recognises his outstanding and long-standing contributions to sustainable development in mountain regions, including his leadership in advancing climate-resilient agriculture, promoting the conservation and sustainable management of mountain ecosystems, and strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities facing climate change. The award was presented during the International Conference on ‘Women and Youth for Transforming Agribusiness Ecosystems’ held in Bhaktapur, Nepal, from 9 to 11 June 2026. The conference brings together policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, entrepreneurs, and farmer leaders to explore how women and youth can drive innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and inclusive growth in agribusiness systems. Receiving the award, Dr Gyamtsho shared: “I dedicate this award to all the farmers across our region for giving me the privilege to serve them and contribute, in a small way, to their well-being. My sincere thanks to MOBILIZATION, India, and NFAC, Nepal, for this honour.” Congratulations to Dr Gyamtsho on this well-deserved recognition and for his continued commitment to building a more resilient and sustainable future for mountain communities.