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18/11/2024
On 5 – 6 November 2024, the 2nd International Conference ‘Mountains: Biodiversity, Landscapes and Cultures’ was held at the Western Caspian University in Baku, Azerbaijan. The conference explored the challenges in mountainous areas, and how to protect mountain ecosystems and ensure their sustainable development...
11/11/2024
The Andean Mountain Initiative (AMI), with Mountain Partnership member CONDESAN serving as its technical secretary, played a prominent role at the recent COP16 on Biological Diversity in Cali, Colombia...  
08/11/2024
A new brief has been published by Mountain Partnership member Adaptation at Altitude, developed in collaboration with Adaptation without Borders, highlights engagement opportunities for UN Framework Convention on Climate Chan...
06/11/2024
Climate change is taking a toll on the six countries of the Caucasus, causing glaciers to shrink and impacting river flows, finds a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report launched ahead of the UNFCCC COP29...
05/11/2024
Leading experts, policymakers, environmental activists and community leaders from around the world highlighted the unique vulnerabilities faced by mountain regions in the wake of climate change...
28/10/2024
Mujeres a la Cumbre, member of the Mountain Partnership, has co-led with Sumá Nativas and Rustiva Vivero de Montaña a transformative project aimed at promoting sustainable development among mountain communities in the Mendoza province of Argentina...
22/10/2024
The Mountain Youth Hub (MYH) organized a virtual side event featuring youth from the mountainous regions of Nepal, Ghana and Peru. These young innovators showcased their approaches to improving mountain agrifood systems during the World Food Forum (WFF) 2024...
14/10/2024
The Mountain Partnership Secretariat participated in the 2nd World Network of Mountain Biosphere Reserves (WNMBR) meeting held from 24 to 27 September in the Ordino Biosphere Reserve, Andorra. The meeting brought together 37 participants from 22 countries, representing various organizations and Mountain Biosphere Reserves (MBRs). The opening session was attended by Guillem Casal, Andorra’s Minister of Environment and Agriculture, and various local authorities...
10/10/2024
Jack Ives, a renowned montologist and geographer, passed away on 15 September. His groundbreaking work and unwavering dedication to the study and conservation of mountains left an indelible mark on the field...
02/10/2024

Mountain Partnership member, Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS), has been awarded one of the esteemed Albert Mountain Awards for 2024 by the King Albert I Memorial Foundation. This prestigious accolade highlights ARCOS’ exceptional and sustained contributions to mountain conservation and sustainable development across Africa.

ARCOS Network, internationally...

24/09/2024
Mountain Research and Development has opened a call for papers on mountain tourism trends and transformations toward sustainability and resilience. 

What are current trends in mountain tourism and how do they impact co...
19/09/2024

The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized a workshop on Traditional Knowledge and Innovation in Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems. Representatives from seven GIAHS sites, spanning Bang...

18/09/2024

In a decisive step toward addressing one of the most pressing climate issues, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously adopted a resolution on 13 August 2024, designating 2025 to 2034 as the "Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences". This landmark decision aims to tackle the gr...

13/08/2024
Mountain Partnership member, REDAR Peru, together with RED Andina organized the 12th International Meeting of Andean Knowledge and Practices in Tarma, Peru. The event took place from 4–7 August 2024. Bringing together 120 indigenous leaders, scientists, academics, and development experts from Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, they discussed the challenges of Andean biodiversity in the context of climate change...
09/08/2024

The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) has released its 2023 Annual Report, now accessible online. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the MPS's accomplishments in promoting sustain...

08/08/2024

The Adaptation at Altitude programme has recently released a series of briefs and articles containing relevant insights for members of the Mountain Partnership and other mountain stakeholders. These publications delve into pressing issues related to climate change, sustainable land management ...

19/07/2024
On 12 July 2024, industry leaders, agriculture experts and farmers gathered from around the world for an event focused on leveraging partnerships to enhance local food systems. The event featured a series of roundtable discussions aimed at identifying and forging new alliances...
09/07/2024
The seventeenth annual IPROMO training course successfully concluded on 8 July 2024 after two weeks of immersive learning dedicated to sustainable mountain development on-site learning in Ormea and Val d'Aosta,...
08/07/2024
The past year marked a turning point for the mountain agenda on climate change. Mountains were recognized in the COP 28 stocktake document, and the first-ever dialogue on mountains and...
05/07/2024
Mountain forest experts from across the world gathered online on 27 June 2024 for the event "Mountain Forests Masterclass: Insights from the Field". The session brought together young professionals to...