Forests and Mountains in the Post-2015 Development Agenda

Forests and Mountains in the Post-2015 Development Agenda

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Governments, major groups and civil society will meet at an event on Forests and Mountains in the Post-2015 Development Agenda on the sidelines of the 8th session of the UN General Assembly Open Working Group, to discuss how to ensure forests and mountains continue to receive attention in UN processes,...

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Report of the Fourth Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership (Erzurum Report)

Report of the Fourth Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership (Erzurum Report)

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The Fourth Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership was held in Erzurum, Turkey on 17-20 September 2013, and attended by 110 participants, representing 95 MP members, including 35 governments and a further 35 participants from the host country, Turkey. The meeting comprised an opening session, a general assembly of the...

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Enhancing the protection of mountainous areas from wildfires in Eastern Europe

Enhancing the protection of mountainous areas from wildfires in Eastern Europe

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A series of workshops and conferences is being held to improve wildfire suppression in protected areas in Armenia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine, as the threat posed by fires in the Black Sea region is on the rise. Climate change is the main cause of the increase - due...

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International Mountain Day 2013 celebrated worldwide

International Mountain Day 2013 celebrated worldwide

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International Mountain Day (IMD), celebrated on 11 December 2013, was organized around the theme of how mountains are key to sustainable development.  Over 50 events were held worldwide, with various mountain communities  holding climbing events, festivals, photo exhibitions, a mountain product fair and conferences all underlining how mountains are crucial...

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International Mountain Day 2013: Global Celebrations

International Mountain Day 2013: Global Celebrations

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Issue 65 - Month 1 - Year 2014

Our new issue of the Peak to Peak newsletter features a selection of activities held by MP members and friends around the globe to celebrate International Mountain Day, a day in which we celebrate and raise awareness...

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Synthesis Science-Policy Workshop on Climate Change Impacts in Major Mountainous Regions of the World

Synthesis Science-Policy Workshop on Climate Change Impacts in Major Mountainous Regions of the World

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This workshop, organized by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Hydrological Programme, will discuss climate change impacts, adaptation strategies, risk management and policy directives for climate-resilient development in mountain areas. The seminar for policy makers and experts aims to enhance dialogue and promote further research and...

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