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Mountains at the World Conservation Congress

30.08.2016

This year the World Conservation Congress, hosted by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), will feature a number of events that address mountains on 1-10 September in Hawaii, USA. The discussions will revolve around the theme of “Planet at the crossroads”, signifying that “the ecosystems that underpin our economies, well-being and survival are collapsing.” The Congress offers an opportunity to discover new solutions, strategies and inspiration; share, network, shape new policies, engage decision-makers and elevate ambitions.

“Mountain Partnership Briefing and Member Consultation”
4 September
17:00 to 19:00
Room 305A

This event will review the Mountain Partnership’s recent activities, progress and challenges in advancing the global mountain conservation and sustainable development agenda.

It will undertake a question answer/information session on the Mountain Partnership and will be focus on the Partnership’s work in advocacy, joint action, capacity development and communications.

“Mapping the vulnerability of mountain peoples to food insecurity”, a study conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization and Mountain Partnership Secretariat, will be presented. An alarming 39 percent of the mountain population in developing countries, or 329 million people, is estimated to be vulnerable to food insecurity. This figure gives voice to the plight of mountain areas, where hunger is prevalent.

Event Conveners: Andrew Taber (The Mountain Institute, Mountain Partnership Steering Committee Chair), Doug Macguire (FAO, Steering Committee member), Ali Raza Rizvi (IUCN, Mountain Partnership member organization).

“Mountain Protected Areas: Leadership for adapting to a changing world”
A Knowledge Café
4 September
14:30 to 16:30
Room 311-8

The key discussion topics will be prioritizing for action the protection of currently unprotected Key Biodiversity Areas in Mountains and how support may be given to protected areas in the Alpine Belt as they change and adapt to the impact of climate futures. Many and varied experienced mountain folk have already indicated their willingness to participate by leading conversations around those topics and the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) has kindly provided access to the latest data and maps.

The outcomes will guide the future priorities and actions of the IUCN/WCPA Mountain Specialist Group. See the portal 

Please see the list attached for a number of other events concerning mountain issues.

Follow the events on Twitter: #MtnsRH20 and #IUCNcongress

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Photo: UNDP/Mirzohaydar

 1_Mountain events IUCN WCC 2016.pdf