Forest FesteventForest Fest is a two day festival aiming to promote family forestry in Macedonia. It is organized by the Association of Private Forest Owners of Macedonia, and the Municipality of Berovo, and supported by the Connecting Natural Values and People. The festival will offer a rich programme of a fair...
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High-Altitude Rangelands and their Interfaces in the Hindu Kush HimalayaspublicationThis publication, issued on the 30th anniversary of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), contains a collection of papers and scholarly articles by ecologists, natural resource managers, and other professionals working on the high-altitude rangelands of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. The interfaces between high-altitude rangelands and other... Download » |
Adaptation strategies in montane regions are key to water securitynews“The important role played by mountains in freshwater supply and regulation justifies their reputation as ‘water towers’ of the world,” according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) website. “They are home to the headwaters of the world’s major rivers, and about 40 percent of the population...
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Mountain Farming is Family FarmingpublicationMountain farming takes many forms – forms as diverse as the world’s mountain landscapes – yet largely remains family farming. These mountain farming activities have traditionally fed and supported individual households although, today, they have begun to expand increasingly toward global markets. Yet, mountain farmers still tend to be driven... Download » |
International Mountain DaymultimediaThe United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 11 December the International Day of Mountains. From 2003, the day is observed each year to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of mountains. Find out how you can take part in the celebrations and help sustain the world's mountains: |
Addressing Poverty and Vulnerability in the Hindu Kush HimalayaseventThis international conference aims to crystallize science-based evidence for policy planning and action plus showcase good practices and lessons learned and identify means for scaling up potential innovative solutions. The four-day event, organized by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), also proposes to set the tone for...
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