Costa Rica to showcase mountain farmingnewsThe National Meteorological Institute of Costa Rica plans to observe International Mountain Day at Bajos de Zúñiga, in San Ramón, located in the mountains in the middle of the Central American country. The climate, soil and water at this location allow for the development of sustainable agriculture and high value associated...
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The Third Forum CarpaticumeventThe Science for the Carpathians (S4C) initiative invites scientists, practitioners, representatives from governmental and non-governmental organizations in policy, economy, environment and management interested in the Carpathian Mountains to attend this conference. Read more
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Kyrgyz women’s groups use phones to improve harvestsnewsAgency of Development Initiatives (ADI), a network of women self-help groups in Kyrgyzstan, is actively introducing an early warning weather system among its members. This initiative is implemented as part of the World Bank’s Agricultural Production Support Project, where the Agribusiness Competitiveness Center (ABCC) is the implementing agency...
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The Alps and the Ardennes: Sharing Experiences among Transboundary Mountain AreaseventThe 2013-2014 Italian Presidency of the Alpine Convention, the University of Reims and the Regional Natural Park of the Ardennes are organizing an International Workshop on “The Alps and the Ardennes: Sharing of Experiences among Transboundary Mountain Areas.” This workshop, which is open to the public, will take place on...
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Georgia conference envisions stronger mountain lawsnewsThe Mountain Regions Development Conference in Kazbegi, Georgia, is developing a conceptual vision that will be submitted to the Commission for Development of Mountainous Regions, who will deliberate whether to use it as a framework for legislation. These current efforts are grounded in the past. The Constitution of Georgia, states: "The...
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Andean countries prepare for a regional mechanismnewsSpanning some 7 500 km across Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and part of Venezuela, the Andes foster a way of life for more than 82 million people. The lives and livelihoods of the people in these communities may be even more intertwined as a result of a project,...
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