Now accepting proposals, GEO Mountains Small Grants Programme 2024–2025

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The Global Network on Observations and Information in Mountain Environments (GEO Mountains) is a Work Programme Initiative of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), co-led by Mountain Partnership member the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) and the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate of the National Research...

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ECOSOC 2024 Youth Forum side event: "Elevating mountain youth voices for sustainable mountain development”

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Mountain ecosystems and their communities remain overlooked on both national and international environmental agendas. Mountain ecosystems are vulnerable and increasingly being affected by climate change. Further, mountain youth face social and geographic isolation and this disconnect limits their opportunities, prompting them to seek opportunities in cities, threatening the sustainable future...

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ECOSOC 2024 Youth Forum

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The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum provides a global platform for dialogue among Member States and young leaders from around the world on solutions to challenges affecting youth wellbeing. It also serves as a unique space for young people to share their vision and actions as well as...

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23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

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The 23rd Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (PFII 23) will focus on the theme, "Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Self-determination in the Context of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Emphasizing the Voices of Indigenous Youth". The session will discuss the six mandated...

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Sustainable Natural Fibres Global Conference

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In collaboration with the Sustainable Fibre Alliance and other likeminded organizations, the Sustainable Natural Fibres (SNF) Global Conference is a two-day event. This international conference is aimed at advancing sustainability and responsible practices within the natural fibres and fashion textile sector, covering animal fibres, down, silk and other ethically sourced...

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Spotlight on Mountain Biodiversity - Towards an holistic view of warming mountains

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The second instalment of the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (GMBA)'s online webinar series "Spotlight on Mountain Biodiversity" will be held on 11 April 2024 at 15.00 CEST. This episode will feature Olivier Dangles of the University of Montpelliar who will speak about "Towards an holistic view of warming mountains".

This webinar...

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