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

Restoration: Utilizing coffee grounds
09/12/2023 - 10/12/2023
Bandung, Indonesia
Coffee grounds were utilized to neutralize mountain waterwaste contaminated by human activities. Photo by Sajad Harati
Celebration: Tochal Station 7 in Tehran, Iran.
08/12/2023 - 08/12/2023
Tehran, Iran
International Mountain Day 2023 celebrated at Tochal Station 7 in Tehran, Iran.
Seminar: How do we preserve mountains for the future?
08/12/2023 - 08/12/2023
Vatra Dornei / Center for Mountain Economy - CEMONT, Romania
The Center for Mountain Economy CEMONT - Romanian Academy /National Institute of Economic Research "Costin C. Kirițescu", in partnership with National Agency of the Mountain Area (Focal Point for Romania of the Mountain Partnership) will...
Celebration: Events across three countries
08/12/2023 - 15/12/2023
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
The Caucasus Network for Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions joined the UN/FAO initiative to observe the International Mountain Day (IMD) under the title "Restoring Mountain Ecosystems" with a week long series of events across the...
Competition: IMD 2023 Quiz Competition
08/12/2023 - 10/12/2023
Ahmednagar, India
On the special occasion of 'International Mountain Day - 11th December', TREKKAMP; Discover Unknown with United Nations has organized quiz competition on theme 'Restoring Mountain Ecosystems.' Quiz is open for all age groups. Total questions: 11 Total Marks: 25 Winners will declare from two...
Mountain Activities: Climbing Beyond The Summits
06/12/2023 - 11/12/2023
Dharchula, Pithoragarh, India
Climbing Beyond The Summits (CBTS) to organise International Mountain Day 2022:Restoring mountain ecosystems Climbing Beyond The Summits (CBTS) is celebrating International Mountain Day 2023 by organising various activities like Drawing & Painting competition for school kids, Day Hike, Mountain...
MRD Talk #06 | How can knowledge support restoration and conservation of mountain ecosystems for the benefit of people and nature? | 6 December 2023, 17:00 CET/UTC+1, on Zoom “Restoring mountain ecosystems” is the theme of...
MRD Talk #06 | How can knowledge support restoration and conservation of mountain ecosystems for the benefit of people and nature? | Insights and recording available online Conserving and restoring mountain landscape functions is...
Event: Utah students host 14th annual IMD celebration
04/12/2023 - 05/12/2023
Utah, United States of America
The Utah International Mountain Forum (UIMF), a coalition of student clubs at Utah Valley University (UVU), hosted its 14th annual International Mountain Day (IMD) celebration on 4-5 December 2023. The event was led by Stephan Atkinson,...
Celebration: 13th Pakistan Mountain Festival
02/12/2023 - 11/12/2023
Islamabad, Pakistan
All set to kick off a 10-day long 13th edition of Pakistan Mountain Festival to mark the International Mountain Day with the Margalla Hills Trail-3 hiking, cleanup, and mountain biodiversity talk on December 2. It...