Mountain Research and Development

Mountain Research and Development (MRD) is the leading international scientific journal specifically devoted to sustainable development in the world’s mountains. MRD publishes peer-reviewed articles presenting original research on mountain societies and ecosystems, insights into validated transformation and development experiences, and agendas for supporting transformation in mountain areas. Coverage ranges widely, from topics in the natural sciences to anthropological, economic, and sociocultural issues. Articles address the scientific community, policy- and decision-makers, and development practitioners. MRD is available online and open access.