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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...
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Mountain regions especially in the world’s developing countries face growing pressure from climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation, yet mountain communities have great potential for climate-resilient development and work to upgrade mountain products sectors such as organic food,...
With a focus on the technical and policy responses required to improve water management in mountains, the report covers critical issues such as water supply and sanitation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, food and energy security, industry, disaster risk reduction and ecosystem protection.
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This is the warmest year in the 175-year observational record. The State of the Global Climate 2024 report underlined the massive economic and social upheavals from extreme weather and the long-term impacts of record ocean heat and sea-level rise.
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Sustainable food systems and natural farming are closely related concepts with common goals and principles, but with different approaches and practices. Natural farming has been proving as a viable option to address the current farmers' distress, other issues related to soil and water, and to sustain farmers' incomes.
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Recent research on alpine lakes highlights adaptive strategies of plankton to harsh conditions, explored in the 2024 Edgardo Baldi lecture. Key topics include: complex drivers of photoprotection, novel microbial solar energy use through dual phototrophy and virus-mediated host survival. These findings reveal how interactions among light, nutrients, temperature, predation, and viruses shape plankton resilience, with implications for aquatic ecosystems under global change.
This technical study highlights the role of discriminatory social institutions, unequal power relations and agency in influencing climate resilience processes for sustainable agrifood systems. It also defines core characteristics of gender transformative change in climate resilience programming and presents a collection of climate change interventions that address different dimensions of gender transformative change and the management of disaster risks in agrifood systems.
Glaciers are a crucial part of many mountain ecosystems. Billions of people, and two thirds of irrigated agriculture, depend on mountain water resources that often include essential contributions from glaciers, especially in dry seasons.
According to Amerindian legend, the highest peaks of the Merida mountain range in Venezuela owe their snow-covered summits to the beating wings of five white eagles. But over the last few decades, the birds of prey.
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This publication discusses how mountain adaptation solutions contribute to addressing the climate crisis. Case studies from Mountain Partnership Members highlight the role of local actors, especially women farmers, Indigenous Peoples, and youth, as agents of change. This publication also contributes to the celebration of International Mountain Day 2024, themed "Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation, and youth".
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This brief examines how climate change impacts human mobility in mountainous regions. It points to the need for more targeted research, policy interventions, and support systems to mitigate the challenges faced by these vulnerable populations. By integrating mobility into climate adaptation plans, and leveraging Indigenous Peoples' knowledge with modern technologies, the report advocates for more comprehensive disaster risk management and sustainable development pathways in mountain regions.
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The publication points out the increasing impacts of climate change on mountains, including transboundary challenges that require regional cooperation. It emphasizes the need to integrate scientific and traditional knowledge in climate adaptation strategies, ensuring mountain ecosystems are included in global frameworks such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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The second edition of the Caucasus Environment Outlook (CEO-2) emphasizes, across its nine chapters, the importance of regional environmental monitoring through a participatory and consultative approach. It explores recent regional developments and environmental assessments related to population, urbanization, economic development, climate change, land cover, biodiversity, air quality, freshwater, and cross-cutting issues.
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In the 'State of the Cryosphere 2024 – Lost Ice, Global Damage' report, over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn of vastly higher impacts and costs to the global economy given accelerating losses in the world’s snow and ice regions. Current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C of warming, would bring disastrous and irreversible consequences for billions of people from global ice loss.
This strategy presents a set of ideas for regional co-operation to jointly address climate-related security risks in Central Asia's high mountain areas. It is an output of the extra-budgetary project "Strengthening responses to security risks from climate change in South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia", implemented by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), in partnership with the Berlin-based think-tank adelphi.
This fact sheet, published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, highlights initiatives aimed at enhancing livelihoods and resilience in mountain and island ecosystems. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by these regions—from climate change impacts to economic vulnerabilities—the initiatives harness local potential and cultural diversity to promote sustainable development.
The Mountain Partnership is the United Nations alliance dedicated to mountain peoples and environments. The Secretariat of the Mountain Partnership is hosted by FAO. The 2023 Annual Report of the Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) outlines the MPS' key achievements throughout the year.
This fact sheet is published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It details the Secretariat's capacity development initiatives aimed at enhancing expertise in sustainable mountain development and addressing the limited availability of specialized courses on mountain themes. Each year, the Secretariat collaborates with partners to establish university courses and organize summer courses, workshops and training sessions.
This fact sheet, published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, outlines the mission and impact of the Mountain Partnership. Established in 2002, the Mountain Partnership boasts over 550 members, including governments, intergovernmental agencies, institutions and civil society organizations. It harnesses the diverse knowledge, experiences and expertise of its global network to address pressing challenges in mountains.
This fact sheet is published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It highlights the Mountain Partnership's advocacy activities aimed at increasing global attention and securing tangible commitments for sustainable mountain development. As the only United Nations alliance dedicated to mountains, the Mountain Partnership elevates visibility and political support for the mountain agenda by capitalizing on major global processes.
Published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, this fact sheet introduces the Mountain Facility, a global financing mechanism designed to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of small mountain producers. Mountains, home to 1.1 billion people and strategic natural resources, face escalating pressures from climate change, disasters and biodiversity loss.
This fact sheet is published by the Mountain Partnership Secretariat of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It outlines the importance of mountains for people and the planet, highlighting that mountains are home to around 1.1 billion people. Covering about 27 percent of the earth's land surface, mountains host 25 of the world's biodiversity hotspots and supply freshwater to an estimated half of humanity. However, mountains face significant threats and challenges.
