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GROW programme 2024 concludes with focus on biodiversity and climate resilience
26/11/2024
The annual "GROW - Agrobiodiversity in a Changing Climate" course successfully concluded on 22 November 2024, bringing together 29 participants from 18 countries. The programme focuses on how biodiversity can enhance resilience and adaptability to climate change in mountain farming systems... 
Newly released policy brief highlights climate change impacts on human mobility in mountain areas
20/11/2024
The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have released today a new policy brief titled ‘Human Mobility in Mountain Areas in a Changing Climate’. The brief highlights the critical link between climate change and human mobility in mountain areas, home to 1.1 billion people globally... 
Collaboration between mountain communities and Italian fashion designers wins Japan World Expo 2025 award
19/11/2024
An innovative programme bringing together Italian fashion designers with artisan women from remote mountain communities worldwide to create clothes for the global market, has received an award today from the Japan World Expo 2025 as an example of best practices in design for the future...
Advocating for Mountain Ecosystems at the 2nd International Conference ‘Mountains: Biodiversity, Landscapes and Cultures’
18/11/2024
On 5 – 6 November 2024, the 2nd International Conference ‘Mountains: Biodiversity, Landscapes and Cultures’ was held at the Western Caspian University in Baku, Azerbaijan. The conference explored the challenges in mountainous areas, and how to protect mountain ecosystems and ensure their sustainable development...
From rooftop to restaurant: Mountain Partnership Secretariat's hydroponic garden supplies FAO colleagues with freshly grown produce
18/11/2024
Today, diners in FAO headquarters will be able to taste five different types of lettuce – Canasta, Romaine, Trento, Lollo and Catalogna Chicory – all of which will be prepared and served by staff at the FAO buffet restaurant, just a stone’s throw from where they were grown...
Andean Mountain Initiative leads global mountain conservation efforts at COP16
11/11/2024
The Andean Mountain Initiative (AMI), with Mountain Partnership member CONDESAN serving as its technical secretary, played a prominent role at the recent COP16 on Biological Diversity in Cali, Colombia...  
Transboundary climate risks and adaptation in mountain areas: a brief for Parties and Observers to the UNFCCC
08/11/2024
A new brief has been published by Mountain Partnership member Adaptation at Altitude, developed in collaboration with Adaptation without Borders, highlights engagement opportunities for UN Framework Convention on Climate Chan...
Climate change caused Caucasus glaciers to retreat 600 metres, shrinking freshwater supplies – new UN report
06/11/2024
Climate change is taking a toll on the six countries of the Caucasus, causing glaciers to shrink and impacting river flows, finds a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report launched ahead of the UNFCCC COP29...
Experts call for dedicated funds to support mountain conservation
05/11/2024
Leading experts, policymakers, environmental activists and community leaders from around the world highlighted the unique vulnerabilities faced by mountain regions in the wake of climate change...
Empowering mountain communities in Mendoza, Argentina
28/10/2024
Mujeres a la Cumbre, member of the Mountain Partnership, has co-led with Sumá Nativas and Rustiva Vivero de Montaña a transformative project aimed at promoting sustainable development among mountain communities in the Mendoza province of Argentina...
Mountain youth innovation takes centre stage at the World Food Forum
22/10/2024
The Mountain Youth Hub (MYH) organized a virtual side event featuring youth from the mountainous regions of Nepal, Ghana and Peru. These young innovators showcased their approaches to improving mountain agrifood systems during the World Food Forum (WFF) 2024...
Mountain Biosphere Reserves meeting discusses global mountain challenges
14/10/2024
The Mountain Partnership Secretariat participated in the 2nd World Network of Mountain Biosphere Reserves (WNMBR) meeting held from 24 to 27 September in the Ordino Biosphere Reserve, Andorra. The meeting brought together 37 participants from 22 countries, representing various organizations and Mountain Biosphere Reserves (MBRs). The opening session was attended by Guillem Casal, Andorra’s Minister of Environment and Agriculture, and various local authorities...
A pioneer in mountain research and advocacy
10/10/2024
Jack Ives, a renowned montologist and geographer, passed away on 15 September. His groundbreaking work and unwavering dedication to the study and conservation of mountains left an indelible mark on the field...
ARCOS Network awarded Albert Mountain Award for outstanding mountain conservation in Africa
02/10/2024

Mountain Partnership member, Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS), has been awarded one of the esteemed Albert Mountain Awards for 2024 by the King Albert I Memorial Foundation. This prestigious accolade highlights ARCOS’ exceptional and sustained contributions to mountain conservation and sustainable development across Africa.

ARCOS Network, internationally...

Call for papers: Mountain Tourism—Trends and Transformations Toward Sustainability and Resilience
24/09/2024
Mountain Research and Development has opened a call for papers on mountain tourism trends and transformations toward sustainability and resilience. 

What are current trends in mountain tourism and how do they impact co...
Bridging tradition and innovation: GIAHS workshop explores new paths for sustainable agriculture
19/09/2024

The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized a workshop on Traditional Knowledge and Innovation in Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems. Representatives from seven GIAHS sites, spanning Bang...

UN General Assembly declares 2025–2034 as Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences
18/09/2024

In a decisive step toward addressing one of the most pressing climate issues, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously adopted a resolution on 13 August 2024, designating 2025 to 2034 as the "Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences". This landmark decision aims to tackle the gr...

Advocating for the Andes: 12th International Meeting of Andean Knowledge and Practices
13/08/2024
Mountain Partnership member, REDAR Peru, together with RED Andina organized the 12th International Meeting of Andean Knowledge and Practices in Tarma, Peru. The event took place from 4–7 August 2024. Bringing together 120 indigenous leaders, scientists, academics, and development experts from Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, they discussed the challenges of Andean biodiversity in the context of climate change...
MPS releases 2023 Annual Report highlighting major achievements in sustainable mountain development
09/08/2024

The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) has released its 2023 Annual Report, now accessible online. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the MPS's accomplishments in promoting sustain...

Recent updates from Adaptation at Altitude: key insights for mountain stakeholders
08/08/2024

The Adaptation at Altitude programme has recently released a series of briefs and articles containing relevant insights for members of the Mountain Partnership and other mountain stakeholders. These publications delve into pressing issues related to climate change, sustainable land management ...