European mountains face climate changenewsA new report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in January 2017 describes the effects of climate change that Europe’s different regions are facing, including its mountain regions. "Climate Change, Impacts and Vulnerability in Europe 2016" is a comprehensive, mainly indicator-based assessment of past and projected climate change and... Read more » |
IMD celebrated in over 40 countries in 2016peak to peakIssue 101 – Month 2 – Year 2017 The February issue of Peak to Peak takes readers on a tour of International Mountain Day (IMD) celebrations held throughout the world. The newsletter opens with a story about the overall global success of IMD 2016, which saw over 200 events... Download » |
Twelve countries discuss snow leopardsnewsThe Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP) held a Steering Committee meeting on 20 January 2017 in Kathmandu, Nepal. A two-day stocktaking workshop preceded the meeting to discuss the status of the GSLEP landscapes management plans and the overall progress of national snow leopard and ecosystem... Read more » |
IMD events in the AmericasnewsBoth North and South America marked International Mountain Day (IMD) through various events in Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Peru and the United States. The National Mountain Committee of Argentina highlighted IMD at its 79th meeting. In light of the official 2016 theme “Mountain Cultures: celebrating diversity and strengthening... Read more » |
Chile’s public consultation on mountain policynewsChile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Heraldo Muñoz, has announced that Chile will be the first country in South America to have a national public policy on sustainable mountain development. To decide the final policy, Chile has launched a public consultation, encouraging Chilean citizens to make suggestions and help... Read more » |
Africa puts a spotlight on mountainsnewsGovernments and organizations throughout the African continent held events to honour International Mountain Day (IMD) 2016. The fifth edition of Algeria’s National Mountain Festival was held in Bejaia, Algeria, featuring a climbing championship, a hike in a mountain cedar forest, a guided visit of the National Museum and discussions of... Read more » |
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