In a groundbreaking achievement for climate science, the first deep ice cores have been successfully extracted from the Kon Chukurbaschi ice cap in the Pamirs. The Ice Memory Foundation, with the Swiss Polar Institute, a major sponsor of the PAMIR Project, celebrated this success at a press conference in Dushanbe highlighting the expedition's scientific and environmental impact.

Indigenous Peoples’ food and knowledge systems hold vital lessons for building climate-resilient mountain communities. This was the key message of a joint event organized by the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems and the Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) during the World Food Forum 2025 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome.

The annual Mountain Partnership Secretariat training programme “GROW – Agrobiodiversity in a Changing Climate: Sustainable Production, Fragile Ecosystems and Resilience to Global Changes”, focused on the crucial role of biodiversity in strengthening the resilience and adaptability of cropping and farming systems to climate change. 

The fourth edition of the Mountain Futures International Conference, revitalized global collaboration on inclusive bioeconomy approaches for mountain regions.  This year’s conference, held under the theme “Inclusive Bioeconomy: Mountain-based approaches for nature positive and climate resilience”, advanced discussions on innovative and inclusive mountain-based solutions that link biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods and circular bioeconomy models.

Fashion designer Stella Jean today launched a new collection at Milan Fashion Week designed in collaboration with women artisans and local designers in Bhutan’s Himalayas under an initiative led by Bhutan’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MOICE) and supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)...

Mountain Partnership (MP) members came together at the International Mountain Conference (IMC25) to discuss the power of inclusive, intergenerational partnerships that connect local action and community engagement with global mountain advocacy...

On 11 September, a lively and well-attended ceremony in Saidu Sharif, Swat, marked the conclusion of the advanced “eco-friendly” mountaineering course Swat and Chitral Girls in Action! Organized by the Department of...

Mountain Mirrors is the ambitious postdoctoral project of Estefania Quenta at Imperial College London, funded by the Schlumberger Foundation. In this article written for the Climate and Environment at Imperial blog, she explains how climate change is intensifying water quality issues and how her project will fill key gaps in scientific knowledge, providing tangible tools to take actions in the Andes...

The Mountain Partnership Secretariat has officially launched the second edition of its Mountain Future Award (MFA)! This year's MFA will contribute to the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation and seeks to spotlight initiatives that build resilience and empower vulnerable mountain communities and ecosystems in the face of rapidly retreating glaciers... 

The 2025 United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) report on sustainable mountain development is now available online in the six UN languages... 

To actively participate in the construction of mountain tourism governance systems and advance the formulation, promotion and application of professional standards, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) developed and launched the "Certification Criteria of World Famous Tourism Mountains" in 2024...

The Zagros Mountain Trail (ZMT) hiking route is pioneering sustainable tourism in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, introducing a model of responsible, community-based tourism that directly supports village communities who take the lead as guides and hosts on a 215 km walking trail. The Kurdistan Regional Government, a member of the Mountain Partnership...

In April 2025, the first Agroecology Congress in the Mediterranean (AEMED 2025) was held in Agrigento, Sicily. This landmark event brought together researchers, policymakers, farmers and civil society organizations from across the region. Against the backdrop of climate stress, rural depopulation and food insecurity, the Congress offered a platform to reflect on the role of agroecology...

The 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) reviewed progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, looking at urge evidence-based, inclusive solutions that accelerate progress and leave no one behind...

At a high-Ievel side event hosted by the Government of Kyrgyzstan in collaboration with the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR), Asociación Civil Oikos (OIKOS) and the Mountain Partnership Secretariat, global leaders and experts convened to call for stronger integration of mountain priorities within international climate processes...

The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) has released its 2024 Annual Report, now available online. The report offers a comprehensive look at the Secretariat’s achievements in advancing sustainable mountain development throughout the year, alongside spotlights on the work of Mountain Partnership (MP) members. The year 2024 saw remarkable strides in raising the voice of mountains in the global climate conversation...

From 30 June to 1 July 2025, an international scientific forum titled “Teaching Sustainable Mountain Development: Innovative Approaches to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Academic Space” brought together academics, practitioners, early-career researchers, specialists and policymakers for two days of knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and capacity building focused on advancing sustainability in mountain regions.

The 18th edition of the IPROMO summer school wrapped up on 8 July 2025, marking two weeks of immersive learning, collaboration and exchange focused on glaciers and climate change. Held in the picturesque mountain regions of Ormea and Pieve Tesino, Italy, this year’s course united 27 participants from 19 countries under the theme: “Glaciers: understanding, preserving and adapting to climate change”...

Nainital, nestled in the foothills of the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India, is a town unique for its rich biodiversity and ecological diversity. Situated at an altitude of 1 940 metres above sea level, it is known for its eye-shaped lake and surrounding mountains like Naina peak and Tiff...

UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), concluded a successful three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism. The event brought together over 70 stakeholders from across the Pacific to co-create gastronomy tourism experiences and itineraries that deepen the connection between agrifood systems and the tourism sector...