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St Kizito High School in Kampala, Uganda, beneficiary of a Mountain Partnership Secretariat project supported by the FAO
As the seventeenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to th...
The University of Central Asia (UCA), in collaboration with the Institute for the Study of Glaciers and Cryosphere of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, has launched a long-term glaciological monitoring programme on Glacier No. 431 in the Murghab River basin in the eastern Pamir.<...
Today, the seventeenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) begins in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, placing drylands, land degradation neutralit...
Utah Valley University (UVU) continues to empower students in advocacy, research and international policy processes related to sustainable mountain development. Through its student-engaged learning (SEL) model, UVU is creating opportunities for young people to contribute to sustainable mo...
A new synthesis funded by the Mountain Research Initiative and the French National Research Agency, and conducted in partnership with the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development, identifies five priorities for advancing research on mountain futures in the face of growing...
Government and United Nations representatives called for greater investment, stronger international cooperation and the systematic integration of mountain priorities into global sustainable development processes during a side event at the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
The world's high-altitude pastures are facing unprecedented changes, and we want you to show us the stories of resilience written into these landscapes.
To mark International Mountain Day on 11 December 2026, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat has launched its annual global photo conte...
The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) has released its 2025 annual report, offering a look back at a year in which mountains moved firmly into the global spotlight, from the halls of the United Nations to the peaks of Kyrgyzstan, the páramos of Colombia and the runways of Milan Fashi...
A "Mountain journey of fashion and food" took place in Rome's historic centre over the weekend of 5 to 7 June. The stunning backdrop of the ancient Trajan's Market hosted the
The Mountain Partnership has reached a landmark milestone of 700 members! This vibrant coalition unites governments, civil society, intergovernmental organizations, research institutions and the private sector. Together, they form one of the UN system’s most diverse voluntary...
About 60 participants, including government offici...
The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS), together with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' (FAO) Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) and FAO's Forestry Division, was present at
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Mountain Partnership Secretariat has launched a new International Mountain Day website, to build momentum for the global observance on 11 December.
This year's theme, Mountain pastoralists...
The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) participated in the Second Regional Dialogue for Negotiators on Agriculture and Food Security in Latin America, organized jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Climate Action Platform for Agriculture in...
The Seventh Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership took place in Andorra from 26–28 March 2026, under the theme "Mountains for the Future: Responsible Tourism, Thriving Communities". Around 200 participants from over 40 countries gathered to shape the coalition's agenda, advocate for mountain issues in UN processes, and boost local action.
The Ulaanbaatar Declaration 2026 is a call to action issued by pastoralist and Indigenous pastoralist communities during the Global Pastoralist Gathering in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (held as part of the UN-designated International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026).
Mobile pastoralism can support sustainable rangeland management, biodiversity, climate resilience and livelihoods. This brief calls for pastoralists to be recognised as knowledge-holders, rightsholders and co-custodians of rangelands, with their rights, knowledge and governance central to restoration and sustainability efforts.
The Kathmandu Declaration of Pastoralist Women (August 2026) is a call to action created by pastoralist and agropastoralist women from around the world who gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal, as part of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026.
This 2025–2026 report details the Automated Ice Reservoir (AIR) campaign by Acres of Ice, addressing high-altitude water scarcity in Ladakh, India. By freezing winter runoff into automated artificial glaciers, the initiative expanded to 12 villages, storing over 31.22 million litres of ice at just Rs. 0.27 (USD 0.003) per litre. Featuring 3D-printed fountains, remote camera monitoring and AI volume tracking, the report demonstrates low-cost climate adaptation.
Mountain regions face accelerating changes in ecosystems, cryosphere and hydrological systems. Combined with limited infrastructure, livelihood options, food security and incomes, these pressures erode social-ecological resilience. Drawing on 25 case studies across 18 countries and five continents, we synthesize five principles for sustainable mountain futures and translate them into a research agenda through the lens of uncertainty.
The XIV European Mountain Convention took place from 30 June to 2 July 2026 in Sallanches, France. More than 300 mountain stakeholders from all over Europe gathered around the theme of the future of pastoralism and extensive livestock farming and, in thematic workshops, co-constructed the Sallanches Declaration.
The annual report features a wide array of initiatives and activities undertaken by Mountain Partnership members across the globe, showcasing the strength of local-to-global collaborations.
This student guide is based on the installation of a hydroponics system at St Kizito school in Kampala, Uganda by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat, with support from the FAO Elevate innovation fund and the Italian Development Cooperation. Developed by H4O, it was introduced through hands-on training with teachers, students and school staff to support learning on sustainable food production.
This Governance Strategy has been drafted by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) under the guidance of the Mountain Partnership Steering Committee for the period 2026-2030 building on the previous Governance Strategy document approved at the last Global Meeting in 2022.
This communication strategy was developed by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) to guide and support the communication efforts of the Mountain Partnership (MP) and its members, in line with the 2026-2030 priorities as defined in the advocacy strategy and governance document. The current strategy builds on the previous one referring to 2026-2030.
This advocacy strategy has been drafted by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) under the guidance of the Mountain Partnership Steering Committee for the period 2026-2030.
This publication explores how accelerating glacier and mountain cryosphere loss is destabilizing water systems, ecosystems and societies worldwide. Impacts already threaten livelihoods, food security and stability. Limiting warming to 1.5°C is vital, yet inevitable losses demand urgent adaptation and targeted, innovative financing to address escalating, inequitable glacier‑related risks for vulnerable communities.
At the Seventh Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership in Andorra, March 2026, members adopted a landmark Declaration to accelerate sustainable development in the world’s mountain regions.
Exploring different laws from around the world, the brief offers a snapshot of legislative action supporting mountain ecosystems and communities in the wake of climate change. These laws span different sectors and have a variety of beneficiaries, depending on the specific needs of the countries. This brief is practical source of inspiration for effective climate-responsive policies.
Mountain ecosystems are vital to global water, food, and energy security yet face intensifying climate, biodiversity, and pollution pressures. This report traces ridge‑to‑river impacts, integrates cutting‑edge evidence and proposes inclusive, science‑based policy pathways that empower women, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and youth to build resilient, sustainable mountain futures worldwide.
The GHE Annual Report 2025 highlights progress in delivering clean energy, sustainable livelihoods, education, healthcare and responsible tourism across remote, climate-vulnerable regions of India.
This commentary examines the experiences and leadership of mountain women in Kenya and Tanzania, drawing on participatory feminist research under the Mountain Women of the World initiative. It highlights their role in driving local innovations despite exclusion from land rights, tourism economies and governance, and calls for policies that recognize mountain women as key actors in climate resilience and sustainable mountain development.
Mountain ecosystems are degrading rapidly due to climate variability and human activity. Current monitoring under SDG 15 using SEPAL excludes soil data, limiting accuracy. Using Colorado as a case study, this research integrates soil information into land degradation analysis, revealing higher degradation levels and highlighting the need to include both inherent and anthropogenic degradation.
This issue of African Mountainscapes and the Anthropocene gathers scholarly articles that examine political, social and economic dynamics in Southern Africa, with a focus on inequality, governance, social movements and historical legacies shaping contemporary development challenges in the region.
