New report on African mountain development

New report on African mountain development

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On 19 October 2016, Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Partners released a new report that looks at the impact of climate change on mountains in East Africa. “Sustainable Mountain Development in East Africa in a Changing Climate” was launched during...

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Mountains to be featured at UNFCCC COP22

Mountains to be featured at UNFCCC COP22

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Issue 98 – Month 11 – Year 2016

The November issue of Peak to Peak presents a complete list of mountain-related events, exhibits and fora taking place during the 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP22) to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The...

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Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival

Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival

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Every autumn for nine days, audiences come together from around the world to experience mountain adventures, cultures and environments portrayed in films, books and photos at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. This year, the festival is presented by National Geographic and The North Face.

Several key programmes and competitions...

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Call for applicants for MRI Executive Director

Call for applicants for MRI Executive Director

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The Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) is calling for applications for the position of Executive Director. MRI is a multidisciplinary scientific organization that addresses global change issues in mountain regions around the world through concerted efforts, diverse communication formats and various networking events. The Executive Director manages the Coordination...

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A network and declaration from Mountains 2016

A network and declaration from Mountains 2016

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The event Mountains 2016 held in Bragança, Portugal aimed at promoting sustainable development in mountains. It included two conferences: the tenth European Mountain Convention (EMC) on 3-4 October and the first International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions (ICRSDMR) on 6-7 October. Mountains 2016 brought together the European...

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Outcomes of the 2016 World Mountain Forum

Outcomes of the 2016 World Mountain Forum

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The 2016 World Mountain Forum (WMF) provided a platform to discuss sustainable mountain development (SMD) in the context of the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The WMF 2016 resulted in a Mbale Call for Scaling Up Action, themed 'Don’t leave the mountains behind,' which...

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