2022 proclaimed "International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development"

2022 proclaimed "International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development"

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Happy New Year from the Mountain Partnership! The January 2022 issue of Peak to Peak is a special edition overview of International Mountain Day 2021. The newsletter opens with the announcement of 2022 being declared the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development by the United Nations General Assembly. Top news...

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Global overview of International Mountain Day 2021

Global overview of International Mountain Day 2021

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Under the theme “Sustainable tourism in mountains”, global celebrations of International Mountain Day (IMD) 2021 transported participants to far and distant locations – physically and virtually. Governments, organizations and individuals in 46 countries organized over 75 events to mark the International Day.

As the lead United Nations (UN) coordinating...

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International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development, 2022

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 tourism can offer mountain communities a path to prosperity and inclusion

Sustainable tourism can offer mountain communities a path to prosperity and inclusion

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Sustainable tourism plays a key role in boosting livelihoods, poverty alleviation, and environmental conservation in mountainous areas, according to a new report launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and UNWTO at an International Mountain Day 2021 celebration event.

Mountain tourism - Towards a more...

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Mountain tourism – Towards a more sustainable path

Mountain tourism – Towards a more sustainable path

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With their soaring peaks, remote locations, and majestic beauty, mountains have long been a powerful attraction for visitors from all walks of life, who are drawn by the often colorful traditions of local communities, the opportunities for sporting activities, and the spiritual solace to be found in highland landscapes.

This study...

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Sustainable mountain tourism: FAO

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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