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Andorra launches the 7th Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership with a call to strengthen international action for the future of mountains
26/03/2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs Imma Tor highlights that “protecting the natural environment is not a constraint, but an opportunity to innovate, diversify the economy and build a more sustainable model”.

Today, Andorra officially opened the 7th Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership, a hi...
Un orto nel cortile contro la malnutrizione. Il progetto della Fao con tecnologia italiana che nutre 1 200 studenti in Uganda
25/03/2026

Un progetto promosso dalla FAO e sostenuto dalla cooperazione italiana porta l’agricoltura idroponica in una scuola di Kampala, migliorando l’alimentazione degli studenti. La tecnologia sviluppata dall’azienda italiana H4O consente di produrre ortaggi freschi con meno acqua e risorse, tra...

FAO steps up efforts to address water scarcity and strengthen climate resiliency in Kyrgyzstan’s mountains
24/03/2026

Declining glaciers, shrinking water sources and increasingly unpredictable weather are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of rural families in the At-Bashy district of Kyrgyzstan – and urgent action is needed. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Moun...

Celebrating the closure of International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 with World Day for Glaciers and World Water Day
23/03/2026

At UNESCO Headquarters, global leaders, government, scientists and civil society representatives gathered to mark World Day for Glaciers and World Water Day 2026. The events signalled a shift from awareness to sustained action, closing the

Mountain villages blending tradition and innovation recognized by FAO
09/03/2026
From yak cheese in the high Himalayas to hand-woven silk reaching international runways, mountain communities are showing how tradition and innovation can work together to strengthen rural livelihoods. 

In recognition of their resilience, heritage and contributions to sustainable agri...
Webinar highlights pastoralists’ role in sustaining mountain rangelands during the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026
05/03/2026
Pastoralists play a vital role in sustaining mountain ecosystems and livelihoods. Their knowledge, traditions and stewardship of rangelands are increasingly recognized as essential for protecting biodiversity and strengthening resilience in the face of climate change. These themes were at the cen...
31st edition of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope brings runners and mountain communities together
24/02/2026
The Mount Cameroon Race of Hope returned to the slopes of Mount Cameroon for its 31st edition, bringing together more than 600 runners, spectators and mountain communities in Cameroon’s Southwest Region. The 42-kilometre race challenges athletes to climb and descend the highest peak in West and C...
The Ice Memory Foundation opens the first-ever sanctuary of mountain ice cores in Antarctica
18/02/2026
 The Ice Memory Foundation marked a historic milestone in the global effort to preserve the world’s glacier heritage for future generations, by inaugurating the Ice Memory Sanctuary on Antarctica’s frozen High Plateau. 
From the classroom to real world advocacy for mountain communities
17/02/2026
A new course on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals at Utah Valley University is equipping students to become informed advocates for sustainable mountain development (SMD), both in the State of Utah and at the United Nations....
Exploring pathways to strengthen pastoral livelihoods and rangeland value
30/01/2026
Consumer awareness and valorization of products from grazing livestock systems was the focus of a webinar organized by The Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) as a co...
Climate-smart farming and reforestation improve mountain livelihoods Chiweta–Tcharo
29/01/2026
Communities living around the Chiweta–Tcharo mountain area in Rumphi District, northern Malawi, are experiencing renewed hope and improved livelihoods following the implementation of a climate-smart agriculture and forest land restoration project led by MP member
Japan Mountain Day English website is now live
26/01/2026
The Japan Mountain Day Foundation, a member of the Mountain Partnership, has launched the English version of its official website celebrating Japan Mountain Day (Yama no Hi), th...
Ladakh villages sound the alarm on water scarcity
21/01/2026
Mountain Partnership member and winner of the 2024 Mountain Future Award, Acres of Ice recently completed surveys across 100 high-altitude villages in Ladakh, India, revealing the depth and urgency of the region’s water crisis. The fin...
United for mountains: International Mountain Day celebrations around the world
12/01/2026
Around the world, celebrations were held marking International Mountain Day (IMD) 2025 on 11 December with conferences, youth initiatives, educational events, film screenings, walks and more. Under the theme “Gla...
UNEA-7 adopts a resolution on preservation of glaciers and the broader cryosphere
05/01/2026
A resolution aimed at strengthening global action to protect glaciers and the cryosphere, in particular in mountain regions, was adopted at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), recognizing the critical role that glaciers have in regulating the climate system, sustaining ecosystems an...
Showcase your 2025 work in the Mountain Partnership Annual Report
29/12/2025

The Mountain Partnership Secretariat is preparing its 2025 Annual Report, a key publication that highlights the collective contributions of Mountain Partnership members in advancing sustainable mountain development throughout the year. 

Members who were active in 2025 are invited t...

With FAO’s support, the United Nations General Assembly adopts resolutions related to agrifood systems transformation
19/12/2025

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolutions on agriculture development, food security and nutrition, eradicating rural poverty, agricultural technology for sustainable development, and sustainable mountain development. FAO supported the processes for these resolutions in the...

International Mountain Day 2025 places glaciers as lifelines for people and ecosystems
15/12/2025
International Mountain Day 2025, marking the 23rd year of its celebration, focused on “Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains and beyond”. Global leaders, experts, youth and innovators c...
FAO commemorates International Mountain Day 2025 by spotlighting glacier preservation
11/12/2025
The event calls for urgent action to preserve glaciers, and recognises Mountain Future Award-winning projects in Colombia, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan that protect mountain ecosystems and build resilience.
UNFCCC COP30 approves dialogue on mountains and climate change in 2026
24/11/2025
Mountains gained significant recognition from the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, with the announcement of a mandated dialogue on mountains and climate change under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process. This marks another important step forward...