Research

The EvK2CNR research activity aims at the promotion of the sustainable development of the mountain area and at the safeguard of the high altitude fragile ecosytems.

One of the EvK2CNR tasks is providing specialized scientific support aimed at the sustainable development of high altitude remote areas to ensure environmental conservation and quality of life for local populations by furthering scientific knowledge, transferring scientific results applied to the sustainable management of mountain regions.

Medicine and Physiology

to improve health and well-being by better comprehending the effects of hypoxia on the human organism and by studying chronic local pathologies, such as indoor-air pollution.

Environmental Sciences

to safeguard fragile mountain ecosystems by improving our knowledge of mountain environments, the effects of climate change and the role of mountains in global climate processes.

Earth Sciences

to better understand geological, geophysical, and glaciological phenomena of the world's youngest mountain chain to prevent and/or mitigate the effects of natural disasters

Anthropological Sciences

to help preserve cultural identity and traditions at risk of extinction by performing anthropological, ethnographic and historical-cultural studies

Technological Development

to promote the use of renewable energies and reduce environmental impact by developing industrial technologies such as the EARTH system for low emission waste treatment in high altitude and NATUREnergy

EvK2CNR promotes important interdisciplinary scientific programs, placing special emphasis on results which benefit the environment and local populations.

Our large scale programs, developed in accordance with major international organizations such as WHO, WMO, UNEP, ICIMOD, IUCN, WWF, etc..) aim to make contributions such as:

study and monitor global changes
promote sustainable development in mountain areas
biodiversity conservation
development and cooperation oriented research