In memory of Lawrence S. HamiltonnewsMountain expert and environmental leader Lawrence “Larry” S. Hamilton passed away on 6 October 2016. During his lifetime, Larry Hamilton was a global leader in researching and raising awareness about mountain issues. He was a member of the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) of the International Union...
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World Mountain Forum 2016: Mountains for our FutureeventThe third World Mountain Forum (WMF 2016) will be held from 18-20 October 2016 in Mbale, Uganda. The Forum will present an opportunity for mountain stakeholders to share lessons and experiences on past activities in sustainable mountain development and to discuss challenges and opportunities for SMD in the future. The...
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Call for papers on migration in mountain areasnewsMigration is greatly affecting mountain societies and mountain ecosystems. Mountain Research and Development is looking for papers that assess experiences of promoting sustainable development in a context of out- or in-migration; that analyse migration processes and their implications for mountain communities and ecosystems; or that offer agendas for future research...
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MtnClim 2016eventThe 2016 Mountain Climate Conference will continue the tradition of excellence established by over a decade of MtnClim meetings by working at the intersection of climate and a host of other scientific disciplines including hydrology, ecology, and glaciology. The 7th Mountain Climate Conference will explore the central theme: Mountains Without...
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World Food DayeventThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) encourages celebrations of World Food Day each year on 16 October. Events are organized in over 150 countries to promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and...
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Alpine conference in GermanynewsThe XIV Alpine Conference is taking place in Grassau, Germany on 13 October. This ministerial level meeting of the Contracting Parties of the Alpine Convention is the political decision-making body of the Alpine Convention. It convenes every two years and sets the course for future efforts under the Convention...
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