“Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation and youth” is the theme of this year's International Mountain Day on 11 December. Learn more about upcoming events and activities.
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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A landmark declaration was presented by Kyrgyzstan at the 29th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP29), which took place in Baku, Azerbaijan...
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Every year, mountain lovers around the world come together to celebrate International Mountain Day (IMD) on 11 December, with a multitude of events...
Non è raro imbattersi nel gruppo folkloristico di un paese lontano, a Roma: città cosmopolita, capitale, centro del cattolicesimo, sede di ambasciate...
When ethical fashion meets mountain women’s cultural heritage in Guatemala
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 in Guatemala between designer Vivia Ferragamo and women artisans from Wakami, a women-led social enterprise.
For the Spanish version of this video, see here.
The United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation to highlight the critical role of glaciers and mountain regions as key sources of global freshwater, ecosystem services and heritage.
Guatemalan women blend heritage and fashion to drive economic and social change.
This publication showcases innovative and traditional adaptation solutions from mountain communities worldwide, highlighting the critical role of local actors in addressing the climate crisis.
