Mountaineers connect the dots for climate change

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Representing organizations and associations with over 3 million people worldwide, the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) plays an important role in supporting recreation and tourism in mountains. The UIAA also promotes responsible access to mountains, authenticity of mountain-adapted ways of life and culture, and advocates for environmental...

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Perspectives on Mountains and Sustainable Development in a Post-2015 World - IMD observance event

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This year’s International Mountain Day (IMD) focuses on mountain farms as a tribute to the International Year of Family Farming. Taking this opportunity to recognize the contributions of family farming in mountain regions, UN Member States, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Mountain Partnership...

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Paying tribute to mountains on 11 December

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Today, mountains are celebrated all over the globe as they are every year on International Mountain Day (IMD).

The theme for this year’s celebration focuses on mountain family farmers to tie in with the International Year of Family Farming, which is coming to a close at the end of 2014. In...

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International Mountain Day (IMD) - 11 December

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IMD is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of mountains, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build partnerships that will bring positive change to the world’s mountains and highlands. Celebrate with us! 

This year, the theme for IMD is "Farming in mountains,...

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Mountains and water - from understanding to action

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To mark International Mountain Day (11 December), this event will bring attention to the role, challenges and opportunities of mountains as the water towers of the world in a changing climate. The lunch-hour (1.15-2.45pm) gathering will allow for discussions of sustainable mountain ecosystems and water management.

Organized by the governments of...

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Third Meeting of the Mountain States

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This year the third Meeting of the Mountain States (MoMS) organized by Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI) will take place in in New Delhi, India on 10-11 December 2014. This annual meeting serves as a forum for advocacy, especially for mountain-related policy-making and migration issues. This year’s MoMS has...

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