UNFCCC COP 28 - Focal Point Forum: Understanding and closing adaptation knowledge gaps in mountains, high-latitude areas and the cryosphere

UNFCCC COP 28 - Focal Point Forum: Understanding and closing adaptation knowledge gaps in mountains, high-latitude areas and the cryosphere

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The Nairobi Work Programme is hosting a Focal Point Forum at the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 2 December 2023 from 09.30–11.00. The Forum will be guided by the Chair of the Subsidiary Body for...

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7th International Plant Functional Traits Course

7th International Plant Functional Traits Course

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The 7th International Plant Functional Traits Course (PFTC) will be held on 1-19 December 2023, at the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. PFTCs offer hands-on training in applications of plant functional trait ecology within a real-life field research project setting. During this course, students will collect and explore plant functional trait...

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Mountain Ecosystems and Resources Management

Mountain Ecosystems and Resources Management

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In "Mountain Ecosystems & Resources Management", readers embark on a journey through the intricate world of mountain ecosystems and the essential strategies for responsible resource management. This book aims to serve as a guide for understanding the unique dynamics of these landscapes and the challenges they face in an ever-changing...

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2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28)

2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28)

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The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place on 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Conference will include several mountain-related events across official side events, exhibits and pavilions,...

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Genetic conservation initiatives in mountain areas promote climate resilience

Genetic conservation initiatives in mountain areas promote climate resilience

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Indigenous Peoples and local communities engage in vital efforts to preserve plant genetic resources (PGR) at their centres of origin, ensuring the conservation of diversity. However, there lacks a standardized system for preserving PGR on Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' land.

On 23 November 2023, experts working on the ground presented...

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Restoring mountain ecosystems: celebrations to mark International Mountain Day

Restoring mountain ecosystems: celebrations to mark International Mountain Day

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International leaders and mountain champions will discuss the crucial role of healthy mountain ecosystems for people and the planet, during celebrations of International Mountain Day (IMD) on Monday, 11 December and Wednesday, 13 December 2023.

The focus of this year's IMD, "Restoring mountain ecosystems", aims to call for nature-based solutions for mountains...

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