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FAO project paves the way for the Chestnut Route in Albania
11/12/2024

Tropoja, a small municipality in northern Albania, is optimizing its rich natural resources to promote sustainable tourism and economic growth. The area is quickly becoming a destination for various tourist activities, and is well-known for its high biodiversity, picturesque views and tourism ...

FAO marks International Mountain Day 2024 with a focus on climate adaptation solutions
11/12/2024
The event showcases a new climate challenges and strategies publication, while the inaugural Mountain Future Award includes honours for initiatives from India and Rwanda.



Celebrating mountain solutions for a sustainable future on International Mountain Day
09/12/2024
On 11 December 2024, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat will host an event to celebrate International Mountain Day at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. This year's theme, “mountain solutions for a sustainable future”, will be woven throughout the day's activities, highlighting the key role that adaptation, innovation and youth play in mountains...
Student-led mountain women advocacy gains recognition from the Department of State
04/12/2024
Students from Utah Valley University (UVU) have been commended by the United States of America Department of State for their advocacy on behalf of mountain women at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on 17 March 2023. Ambassador Michele J. Sison, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, recognized their efforts during a visit to UVU on United Nations Day on 24 October 2024...
Mountains highlighted at the UNFCCC COP 29
02/12/2024
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Conference of the Parties 29 (UNFCCC COP29) concluded on 22 November, another important COP for the mountain agenda, with many high-level and side events focused on mountains, in addition to many more held within the Pavilions...  
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...