Studying mountain heritage in EcuadornewsIn a running exploratory study, Ecuadorian archaeologist Alden Yépez, from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador in Quito, is developing a conceptual study for conserving natural and cultural heritage on the glaciered volcano Chimborazo in the protected fauna reserve of the central highlands of Ecuador. The research is supported by a...
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In memory of Bruno MesserlinewsMountain expert, humanist and advocate for sustainable mountain development. By Thomas Hofer, Senior Forestry Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and former Coordinator of the Mountain Partnership Secretariat Bruno Messerli (17 September 1931 – 4 February 2019) was a Swiss geographer and university professor who focused his main attention on high mountain...
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Mountain governance survey launchednewsMountain Partnership member, the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) invites the mountain research community to provide valuable insights into governance in mountain environments by participating in a short online survey. The MRI survey is looking for insights into the major challenges for mountain governance, and what is being done to foster...
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Mountain communities stress the importance of biocultural heritage for global food securitynewsAhead of an intergovernmental forum on biodiversity and food security, the International Network of Mountain Indigenous Peoples has published a report highlighting the importance of biodiversity and indigenous knowledge for climate adaptation. A new report from the International Network of Mountain Indigenous Peoples (INMIP) flags the growing impacts of...
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Temperature rise could melt glaciers in Hindu Kush HimalayanewsThe International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have released the findings of the new study called ‘The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment’, suggesting that the region’s glaciers could shrink by half because of climate change. The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region is known as the world’s “Third Pole” for...
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IMD celebrated in over 35 countries in 2018peak to peakThe February 2019 issue of Peak to Peak starts by discussing IMD 2018 celebrations that took place in over 35 countries. The newsletter continues with stories about revitalizing mountains through agriculture and tourism, and exploring mountain food systems. Peak to Peak provides a sampling of Mountain Partnership members’ activities and events... Download » |
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