Programs

Three programs.
One integrated system.

Rather than a scatter of separate ventures, SHIBH organizes its work into three connected programs. Supporting components — laboratory research, data management, training, and monitoring — sit inside these programs.

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Under development

Himalayan Natural Products

Developing standardized, scientifically characterized botanical ingredients from sustainably sourced Himalayan plants.

  • Scientific documentation and botanical authentication
  • Sustainable cultivation with community growers
  • Research-scale extraction and process development
  • Analytical characterization of composition and quality
  • Development of standardized botanical ingredients for responsible markets
AuthenticationCultivationExtraction researchAnalytical characterization
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Proposed pilot

Circular Mountain Biomass

Turning underutilized and problematic biomass into useful, circular products — reducing waste and wildfire fuel while building local materials.

  • Pine needles, Banmara (invasive weed), and agricultural residues as feedstock
  • Botanical-processing waste returned to productive use
  • Pilot biochar, compost, and soil amendments
  • Renewable process heat and biomass products
Pilot biocharCompostRenewable heatBiomass products
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Under development

Mountain Climate & Livelihoods

Connecting the science and materials above to durable community benefit and healthier landscapes.

  • Community enterprises and fair, transparent sourcing relationships
  • Regenerative soil management and biodiversity conservation
  • Scientific and technical training for local participants
  • Climate-resilience activities and potential future nature-finance pathways
Community enterpriseRegenerative soilTrainingNature finance (potential)

How They Connect

Each program strengthens the others.

Natural Products research generates value & residues
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Circular Biomass turns residues & forest waste into materials and energy
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Climate & Livelihoods channels benefit to communities & ecosystems
See how this works in Solukhumbu →