Andean Initiative of the Mountain Partnerhip
Regional Meetings on Climate Change and Mountains: Latin America (Santiago, 26-29 October 2011)
No other continent is dominated by mountains as much as South America. Most countries in the region are mountainous. Not only do all the major rivers like the Amazon originate in the Andes, but this vast mountain range also shapes landscapes - deserts and rainforests alike.
Some 85 million people live in the Andes, while at least a further 20 million people are also dependent on mountain resources and ecosystem services in the large cities along the Pacific coast of South America. The Andes play a vital part in national economies yet some of the region’s poorest areas are located in the mountains.
While water is one of the key management challenges in the region, other aspects are equally relevant, not least migration from the mountains to urban centers. Traditional knowledge in the region may no longer suffice to cope with extreme climate events, posing a serious risk to the livelihoods of many. To achieve sustainable development, policy action is required regarding the protection of water resources, responsible mining practices, adaptation to climate change practices and mechanisms to generate and use knowledge for sound decision making.
Transboundary cooperation to promote sustainable mountain development is increasing as Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru form a pro-Andes regional mechanism.
From peak to market: Uniting Bolivian farmers in the Andes11.07.2024High in the Bolivian Andes, the AGRECOL Andes Foundation is not just making a big difference; it is revolutionizing the way local farmers connect and practice sustainable agriculture. From the... Read More » |
Award-winning project buzzes with innovation for bees and women11.04.2024The Mountain Partnership's 2023 training course "GROW – Agrobiodiversity in a changing climate" featured an innovation contest on the importance of biodiversity for creating jobs in agriculture. Participant Ysa Calderón...
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Members’ Voices: Santiago Fernández Peña, Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development18.03.2024In this latest Members' Voices feature, Santiago Fernández Peña, Grant and Development Manager of the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD), discusses AASD's commitment to community-led development in the Andean...
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New booklet on mountain women marks the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence25.11.2023The Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Feminist Hiking Collective – a non-profit organization and a... Read More » |
CBD COP 16 side event: Global Mountain Governance: Importance for Building Synergies between Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change AdaptationVenue: Colombia
From: 23.10.2024 to: 23.10.2024The event "Global Mountain Governance: Importance for Building Synergies between Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change Adaptation" will take place on 23 October 2024 from 18.00 to 19.30 at the Colombia...
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UN Biodiversity Conference 2024 (CBD COP 16)Venue: Colombia
From: 21.10.2024 to: 01.11.2024The UN Biodiversity Conference 2024 will be held in Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024. The conference will encompass the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties... Read More » |
Latin American Forum on Participatory Guarantee SystemsVenue: Tarapoto, Peru
From: 16.10.2023 to: 20.10.2023The Latin American Forum on Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGSs) will take place from 16 - 20 October 2023, in Tarapoto, Peru, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Productores... Read More » |
International Congress on Climate Change and its ImpactsVenue: Huaraz, Peru
From: 29.11.2017 to: 01.12.2017Evidence shows that Earth’s climate is rapidly changing and its impacts are affecting the whole planet. Nonetheless, the mechanisms and processes of such changes, as well as the planet´s future... Read More » |
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