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Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge at the heart of mountain resilience
20/10/2025
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 8th edition of GROW Summer School focuses on resilient agrifood systems
10/10/2025
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. 
Fourth Mountain Futures Conference forges sustainable solutions in Kunming, China
02/10/2025
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.
Stella Jean and Mountain Partnership launch Bhutan ethical fashion collection
27/09/2025
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)...
Youth action and collaboration drive dialogue at the International Mountain Conference 2025
19/09/2025
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...
Young women take the lead in eco-friendly mountaineering in Pakistan’s Swat and Chitral valleys
17/09/2025
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: How climate change is reshaping water quality in the Andes
11/09/2025
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...
Mountain Future Award 2025 call for proposals that tackle glacier-related challenges
08/09/2025
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... 
UNSG report on sustainable mountain development is now available
26/08/2025
The 2025 United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) report on sustainable mountain development is now available online in the six UN languages... 
International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) call for applications to "World Famous Tourism Mountains" certification initiative
25/08/2025
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...
Zagros Mountain Trail pioneers responsible tourism in village communities of Kurdistan Region
18/08/2025
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...
AEMED 2025: Spotlight on the hidden benefits of small-scale mountain farming
11/08/2025
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...
At HLPF, FAO spotlights the contributions of agrifood systems, rural women and youth to sustainable development
04/08/2025
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...
Mountain Partnership members call for greater integration of mountain priorities in global climate processes
24/07/2025
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...
MPS releases 2024 Annual Report spotlighting adaptation, innovation and youth in mountains
22/07/2025
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...
International scientific forum forges new paths in mountain education
18/07/2025
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.
IPROMO 2025 wraps up with a call to protect the cryosphere
11/07/2025
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's colourful biodiversity spotlighted in new Sunbird Institute guide
07/07/2025

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...

Regional Pacific Workshop strengthens link between agriculture and tourism
03/07/2025
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...
Mountain communities at the heart of sustainable fashion
11/06/2025
Ethical fashion and global impact took centre focus in Rome’s historic Trajan’s Markets on 6 June 2025. As part of the Phygital Sustainability Expo®, the panel “Weaving Sustainability and Global Impact” spotlighted how fashion can support remote mountain communities, while advancing environmental justice, cultural preservation and more inclusive economies.