International Mountain Day
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Every year, a large number of events – from group hikes and outdoor activities, to exhibitions, cultural performances, contests and concerts – are organized across the world to celebrate International Mountain Day.

Whether you’re a business, NGO, journalist, government, city, civil society organization or individual, take advantage of this opportunity to call for action!

Plan an International Mountain Day event online or in person, or spread the word on your channels, and feature your event on our website by registering it using the submission form.

IMD around the world

Exploring Manawa: Celebrating Sri Lanka's Mountain Heritage
11/12/2023 - 11/12/2023
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Environment and FAO in Sri Lanka collaborated to commemorate International Mountain Day with an event showcasing the untapped potential of Sri Lanka's mountains. Activities include a hiking tour of Manawa Mountain in...
Hike and Roundtable: IMD: Training, knowledge and experience
11/12/2023 - 11/12/2023
Covilhã, Portugal
Workshop (Serra da Estrela) 8h30 | Covilhã Departure (Rotunda do Rato)  9h00 | Serra da Estrela Hike*  * Participants must bring appropriate clothing and footwear, water and food.    If weather conditions are adverse, the program will be adjusted and participants will...
Lecture: Health in Healthy Mountains
11/12/2023 - 12/12/2023
San Candido, Italy
11 December 2023 International Mountain Day The new greater attention towards the environment and the desire and need to spend more time in nature are the reasons why many people go to the mountains and choose...
Meeting of Towns and Committees of Hydraulic reservoirs of the Paraíba river do Sul: Building links for Springs and Springs Recovery Live event 17.00-19.00 11 December 2023. Photo by Arianna Flores Corral
On 11 December, International Mountain Day and the faculty founding day were celebrated. A ceremonial meeting was held with the rector academic David Gurgendidze and the dean Noe Khozrevbanidze. Those present noted the importance of...
Virtual meeting: Building links for the recovery of springs and sources
11/12/2023 - 11/12/2023
Municipalities of the Paraíba do Sul River, Brazil
International Mountain Day 2023 - Meeting of Municipalities and Committees of Hydrographic basins of the Paraíba do Sul River: Building links for the Recovery of Springs and Sources Virtual meeting to promote dialogue between committees of...
The Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic invites you to attend the event on "Commemoration of International Mountain Day 2023." This event under the theme "Resotring mountain ecosystems" aims to increase awareness about the relevance of...
Film festival: Bam-e-Dunya Film Festival (Roof of the World)
11/12/2023 - 12/12/2023
Gilgit, Pakistan, Pakistan
Bam-e-Dunya Film Festival Celebrating International Mountain Day For the first time in Gilgit Pakistan, we are going to organize a Film Festival. This Film Festival has its own particular significance as it revolves around...
Lecture: "Spring on Via Adriatica"
11/12/2023 - 11/12/2023
Zagreb, Croatia
Geomorphologist and hiker Dr. Mladen Pahernik will share his experiences and observations during hikes across Croatian Mountains on the long distance trail Via Adriatica. Organizer is Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb,...
For International Mountain Day 2023, Eco Canada and the Canadian Mountain Network (CMN) are joining forces to discuss Braiding Knowledges to Restore Mountain Ecosystems with CMN Co-Research Director's Paulina Johnson and