The Highland Institute

Advancing Research, Empowering Communities

Website Under Reconstruction

We regret to inform you that our website is currently down due to unforeseen circumstances. We are actively working on reconstructing it to better serve our community and provide seamless access to our research, projects, and events. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process.

About the Highland Institute

The Highland Institute is a leading research center dedicated to interdisciplinary studies across anthropology, history, and environmental studies. Our mission is to advance scholarly inquiry while supporting indigenous and local communities in Highland Asia and beyond.

Our Work

Despite the temporary unavailability of our website, our commitment to impactful research and collaboration continues. We remain focused on:

  • Research & Publications: Conducting rigorous fieldwork and publishing in leading academic journals.
  • Collaborative Projects: Engaging with communities and institutions worldwide.
  • Training & Programmes: Offering workshops, seminars, and fellowships.
  • Events & Conferences: Organizing academic discussions on key regional issues.

    How to Stay Connected

    For updates on our ongoing projects and upcoming events, please reach out to us through the following channels:

  • Email: info@highlandinstitute.org
  • Social Media: Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter by emailing us with the subject "Subscribe".

    Current Projects

    We are currently engaged in several exciting research initiatives, including:

  • MyCClimate: Exploring climate change impacts in indigenous communities.
  • Earthkeepers: Examining traditional environmental knowledge and conservation practices.
  • Ekologos: Engaging pedagogically with critical climate changes affecting the Arctic, South America, South Asia, and Himalayan regions.
  • Urbaltour: Investigating sustainable tourism models that balance cultural heritage preservation with economic development in urban and rural highland areas.
  • Tasting Tomorrow: Exploring the intersections of food, identity, and sustainability through participatory research and community-driven initiatives.
  • Intersubjective Ecology Lab: A collaborative platform that brings together scholars and practitioners to explore human-environment relationships through interdisciplinary and community-based approaches.

    Support Our Work

    Your support is vital to our mission. To collaborate with us or contribute to our initiatives, please contact us via email.


    Thank you for your continued support and interest in the Highland Institute. We look forward to sharing our new website with you soon.