Building resilience in mountains - COP21

Building resilience in mountains - COP21

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“Celebrating International Mountain Day 2015: Building Resilience to Climate Change in Mountain Communities” took place at the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris, France on 11 December 2015. Convened by the Government of Lesotho, Colorado State University -...

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Climate change adaptation in mountains – COP21

Climate change adaptation in mountains – COP21

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As the new global agreement on climate change was being negotiated in Paris, France, a side event highlighted the impacts of climate change across several mountain ranges on different continents. “Adapting to climate change - success stories and challenges from across mountain ranges”, as the event held alongside the...

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 A celebration of mountains at FAO

A celebration of mountains at FAO

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The Mountain  Partnership Secretariat held an event at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy to celebrate International Mountain Day with three Ambassadors to FAO – Italy, the Plurinational State of Bolivia and Switzerland; FAO; the Museo Nazionale della Montagna and Ministry of Environment...

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International Mountain Day (IMD)

International Mountain Day (IMD)

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International Mountain Day (IMD)  is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of mountains, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build partnerships that will bring positive change to the world’s mountains and highlands. Celebrate with us!

This year, the theme for IMD is...

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Together to honour the mountains of the world

Together to honour the mountains of the world

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The 11 of December is a special day of observance for mountains. As homes, sources of essential goods, foundations of livelihoods and cultural heritage, the value of mountains is immeasurable. This year on International Mountain Day (IMD) they are being celebrated for the various products and services that are derived...

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UNFCCC COP21 side event: Building resilience to climate change in mountain communities

UNFCCC COP21 side event: Building resilience to climate change in mountain communities

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The Mountain Partnership Secretariat, Government of Lesotho, The Mountain Institute and Colorado State University are holding a side event during the 21st session of the Conference of Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on International Mountain Day, 11...

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