Call for inputs, UNSG report on sustainable mountain development

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The April 2022 issue of Peak to Peak calls for inputs to the 2022 United Nations Secretary-General report on sustainable mountain development. Top news stories cover mountain-related events in Andorra, Nepal and South Africa, as well as a side event on fragile ecosystems held on the sidelines of the 66th...

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United Nations declare 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists

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On 15 March 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York unanimously declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). This final approval is the culmination of an IYRP movement that grew over several years to become a global coalition of over 300 pastoralist and supporting...

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Mountain Partnership moderates webinar on agritourism

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“Agritourism in mountains connects local food movements with local farmers and producers,” said Rosalaura Romeo, Mountain Partnership Secretariat, while moderating a virtual coffee event on sustainable agritourism on 3 March 2022. The webinar aimed to shed light on the importance of developing and promoting sustainable agritourism by tapping into the potential...

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Mountain Partnership key speakers at Italy’s Expo Dubai tourism forum

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The March 2022 issue of Peak to Peak highlights the Mountain Partnership's participation in Italy's tourism forum at Expo 2020 Dubai. It furthermore shares the link to download the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development 2022 logos. Top news stories cover two Mountain Partnership members who recently received international recognition...

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International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development, 2022

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On 16 December 2021, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution proclaiming 2022 the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development at the proposal of the Kyrgyz Government. The resolution was sponsored by 94 governments and invites the Mountain Partnership to facilitate the observance of this Year.

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Sustainable mountain tourism: FAO's high-level virtual event to mark International Mountain Day

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The December 2021 issue of Peak to Peak announces the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' official celebration of International Mountain Day 2021, to be held on 10 December. Top news stories cover mountain-related events at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the unveiling of a rooftop farm...

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