This first issue of 2014 puts the spotlight on UCA’s Mountain Societies Research Institute (MSRI). MSRI’s background paper on sustainable land management is featured, revealing the Institute’s approach to creating a comprehensive research agenda. Read about eBilim, MSRI’s mobile digital library, on its inaugural journey through the Naryn and Ak-Taala districts. Other highlights include the Central Asia and Afghanistan Research Fellowship programme and activities of MSRI’s partner the Mountain Partnership Central Asia Hub.