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The Science and Knowledge Advisory Committee of the Mountain Partnership was established in 2022 to support the observance of the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development. Following the successes achieved during that year, its members opted to extend its mandate to continue its impactful work. The Committee’s primary objective is to strengthen the Mountain Partnership’s work and provide support to its advocacy and communication efforts. It promotes inter- and transdisciplinary approaches and contributes to the science-policy dialogue in support of sustainable mountain development, which includes identifying research gaps and priorities. Since its establishment, the committee has actively advanced knowledge in sustainable mountain development through the preparation of policy briefs on diverse topics. As of January 2025, the Committee comprises over 120 members representing 70 institutions.
Membership in the Science and Knowledge Advisory Committee is voluntary and open to all individuals, including scientists and practitioners that have a proven interest and/or expertise in one of the many areas related to sustainable mountain development, and to representatives of governments, institutions or organizations, regardless of whether they are members of the Mountain Partnership. Members of this committee can participate either in their personal capacity or on behalf of their government, institution or organization. To join, contact [email protected].
Meeting summary notes - 30 January 2025
Meeting summary notes - 26 March 2024
Meeting summary notes - 14 June 2023
Meeting summary notes - 4 October 2023
The Open-ended Scientific Committee (OESC) of the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development published a series of policy briefs on the most pertinent topics, ranging from climate change and ecosystem restoration to data monitoring and sustainable tourism:
In 2023, the OESC transitioned into the Science and Knowledge Advisory Committee, a permanent body strategically designed to underpin the Mountain Partnership’s work and bolster the alliance’s advocacy and communication goals.
