![]() Mountain development course delves into farmingnewsTwenty-four mountain development practitioners and researchers from 21 countries learned about promoting sustainable farming in mountain regions from 8 to 18 July 2014 in Ormea, Italy. The ten-day course, called the International Programme on Research and Training on Sustainable Management of Mountain Areas (IPROMO), was organized by the Mountain Partnership... Read more » |
![]() US art museum to host Himalayan dance performerseventThe Rubin Museum of Art in New York City will present artistic performances by numerous artists from the Dance Theater of Nepal on 20 July 2014. The outdoor event will feature performances by renowned artists, such as Raj Kapoor, Madal, Avay Dhungel and Kabina Maharjan from the theatre group. The... Read more » |
Two Kyrgyz MP members share project experiencesnewsTwo Kyrgyz mountain communities, involved in Mountain Partnership (MP) members'projects, met on 23 June 2014 to exchange experiences and build their respective capacities to harvest mushrooms and grow medicinal plants. Ten members of each group attended the meeting, which covered themes that included which species to plant and gather, when... Read more » |
![]() Global Fair and Workshop on Long-Term Observatories of Mountain Social-Ecological SystemseventThe multi-day fair and workshop, organized by the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) and the University of Nevada, is for all who gather data on mountain social, biological or abiotic systems. Join the group in Reno (NV), USA, on 16-19 July 2014 to describe your work, discuss data collection and management... Read more » |
Award to protect the mountains mountaineers lovenewsThe mountains of the world draw millions of climbers and trekkers each year and every one of them leaves a footprint – some more permanent than others. With that in mind, the UIAA – International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation, which represents millions of outdoor enthusiasts through its member federations,... Read more » |
New network for mountain indigenous peoplesnewsAn International Network of Mountain Indigenous Peoples is being formed to exchange knowledge, technologies and innovations – including seeds - to achieve food sovereignty and climate change adaptation in mountain environments. The group will also advocate for changes in policies and institutions to protect the rights of indigenous mountain peoples... Read more » |
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