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Call for applications for the Mountain Innovation Fair

30.03.2023

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UNU-EHS Global Mountain Safeguard Research programme (GLOMOS) invite applications for the first Mountain Innovation Fair, to be held on 23–25 October 2023 in Bolzano, Italy. The deadline for applications is 8 April 2023.

Dealing with remoteness, a rugged environment, exposed to natural hazards and a fast-changing climate, mountain areas have always been challenged to keep dynamic in sustaining their livelihoods and surrounding environment. Continuously, unique solutions are being developed and implemented, proving that demanding living conditions can be turned into engines of innovation. 

The Mountain Innovation Fair aims to offer a buzzing, interactive and collaborative workspace to exchange on challenges and successes of innovative approaches, with lively discussions and practical demonstrations. Out-of-the box thinking, novel approaches and facilitating wider access to innovations are at the core of the Fair. 

The Fair will welcome a limited number of selected participants upon registration. The organisers are looking for professionals and experts working on and with innovation in mountain areas, especially with the following backgrounds:

• Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) working in mountain areas
• Community-based and non-governmental organizations
• Development practitioners
• Investors, donours, and impact funders
• Policy stakeholders and representatives from competent authorities
• Researchers and scientists with a focus on innovation in mountain areas
• The organisers aim for a gender-balanced representation.

Apply with your innovative approaches for sustainable development and adaptation in mountains from the Alps, Carpathians, Balkans, South Caucasus, East Africa and Southern Africa before 8 April 2023.

For information about the Fair, please e-mail the organizing committee at [email protected].

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