IUZ/UZH has long standing experience in high-mountain hazards and risks in many high-mountain regions around the world, including the Swiss, Italian, and French Alps, Pamir (Tajikistan), Caucasus, Himalaya, New Zealand Alps, Alaska, Mexico, and the South American Andes, with a particular focus on Peru. In these programs, GIUZ/UZH has collaborated with a wide range of institutions, from academic to several governmental and non-governmental institutions in the respective countries. GIUZ/UZH is particularly strong in applying earth observation data for the purpose of monitoring and risk reduction with a solid track record in many of the aforementioned regions.