Highlights
Andorra
Seventh Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership

The Seventh Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership will take place from 26 to 28 March 2026 in the Principality of Andorra, hosted by the Government of Andorra.

Mountain youth
Mountain Youth Hub

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.

Mountain Partnership Products Initiative
Mountain Partnership Products Initiative

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.

News
Mountain Partnership and FAO project brings global recognition to school in Uganda
31/08/2026

St Kizito High School in Kampala, Uganda, beneficiary of a Mountain Partnership Secretariat

UCA and Tajik researchers launch long-term monitoring of the glacier in the Murghab river basin
28/08/2026

The University of Central Asia (UCA), in collaboration with the Institute for the Study of Glaciers and Cryosphere of the National Academy of Sciences...

Voices of impact

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.

Read the story here.

In depth
International Mountain Day

“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.

From Himalayan mountain tops to Milan catwalks

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.

Glaciers and mountains: The food, water security and livelihoods nexus

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. 

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