Restoring mountain ecosystems: celebrations to mark International Mountain Day

Restoring mountain ecosystems: celebrations to mark International Mountain Day

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The December 2023 issue of Peak to Peak highlights the upcoming events to celebrate International Mountain Day. Top news stories cover innovation in mountains and communities coming together for change. This month's newsletter also features the work of two members of the Mountain Partnership, the International Network for Bamboo and...

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Genetic conservation initiatives in mountain areas promote climate resilience

Genetic conservation initiatives in mountain areas promote climate resilience

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Indigenous Peoples and local communities engage in vital efforts to preserve plant genetic resources (PGR) at their centres of origin, ensuring the conservation of diversity. However, there lacks a standardized system for preserving PGR on Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' land.

On 23 November 2023, experts working on the ground presented...

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Enter the 2023 International Mountain Day photo contest

Enter the 2023 International Mountain Day photo contest

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The November 2023 issue of Peak to Peak calls for submissions for the 2023 International Mountain Day photo contest, which focuses on restoring mountain ecosystems. Top news covers the launch of the Mountain Partnership's Mountain Youth Hub during the United Nations Global Indigenous Youth Forum, the creation of a new...

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Members' Voices: Austin George Smith, International Network for Bamboo and Rattan

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In this latest Members' Voices feature, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat interviews Austin George Smith, a Communication and Press Specialist at the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR), who sheds light on the benefits of bamboo and rattan, their role in conversing mountain biodiversity as well as INBAR’s positive...

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 Latin American Forum on Participatory Guarantee Systems

Latin American Forum on Participatory Guarantee Systems

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The 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 Ecológicos (ANPE) de Peru.

This Forum will center its discussions on critical topics related to PGSs, agroecological production, short value chains...

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Organic wildflower honey cultivates sweet success for Mongolian beekeepers

Organic wildflower honey cultivates sweet success for Mongolian beekeepers

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Within the highlands and lowlands of Mongolia's forest-steppe Selenge province lies an ideal haven for cultivating one of nature's sweetest gifts – organic wildflower honey.

This special honey originates from the diverse districts of Bayangol, Shaamar and Sukhbaatar in northern Mongolia, where it is meticulously produced at more than 1 500 metres above sea level.

The tradition...

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