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International Mountain Day will be observed in New York on 15 December with two events that will bring together global leaders, Members, mountain community representatives, youth innovators and fashion designers.
The Mountain Youth Hub, an initiative backed by the Mountain Partnership, is a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering and mobilizing youth across mountainous regions worldwide that was established IPROMO youth delegates.
The certification and labelling scheme strengthens the resilience of mountain peoples, their economies and their ecosystems based on environmentally and ethically sound value chain approaches.
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Bhutan's mountain-made textiles meet the runway
Fashion for Fragile Ecosystems connects traditional craftsmanship with ethical fashion, promoting cultural heritage globally while protecting mountain environments and improving livelihoods. Led by the Mountain Partnership of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, this initiative brings together women artisans from remote mountain regions with international designers to create collections inspired by local traditions and ancient techniques.
This video highlights a recent collaboration between designer Stella Jean and women artisans in Bhutan.
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“Mountain pastoralists: Sustaining rangelands, knowledge and livelihoods” is the theme of this year's International Mountain Day on 11 December. Learn more about upcoming events and activities.
Women weavers in Goenpa Kabab, a remote village in Bhutan’s mountain districts, have always made exquisite silk dresses. Now they are combining this tradition and modern techniques.
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This technical brief examines the links between glaciers, agriculture and livelihoods, and highlights the potential of sustainable mountain farming to restore ecosystems, conserve resources and build resilience.
