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MPS releases 2023 Annual Report highlighting major achievements in sustainable mountain development

09.08.2024

The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) has released its 2023 Annual Report, now accessible online. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the MPS's accomplishments in promoting sustainable mountain development throughout the year, together with spotlights on Mountain Partnership members' work.

Key highlights include the Secretariat's efforts in advocacy, communication...

Hiking from Bangkok to Barcelona

06.07.2016

The distance between Bangkok, Thailand, and Barcelona, Spain, is about 14 000 kilometres, depending on the path one follows, and backpackers Jenn and Lluís are traversing this distance on...

Alpine high fire tradition rekindled

05.07.2016

High fires are an ancient tradition in the Alps. Beginning in the medieval ages, mountain peoples of Alpine regions used high fires to warn of incoming military threats. In 1988...

Mountain communities call for climate action

04.07.2016

As half of the world's population relies on mountains for their water, 18 indigenous mountain communities call for support to strengthen traditional natural resource management systems. Mountain communities are among the...

From our valley to the world

01.07.2016

The Carbondale Council on Arts & Humanities presents “From Our Valley To The World: Four National Geographic Photographers” in honour of Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary. Curated by Andrea...

Solar cookers for families in Tajik mountains

30.06.2016

Thanks to the funds collected by a Norwegian volunteer, nine families, who were affected by the earthquake that struck the Bartang Valley of the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan in December...

Call for mountain photographs for IMD

29.06.2016

Send us your mountain photos. We are seeking pictures that show local mountain culture. You could submit portraits of mountain peoples or spontaneous shots of individuals engaging in traditional activities,...