Utah student coalition advocates for mountains in 2022, plans for 2023

Utah student coalition advocates for mountains in 2022, plans for 2023

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Since 2011, the Utah International Mountain Forum (UIMF) – a coalition of student clubs at Utah Valley University (UVU), a member of the Mountain Partnership – has used the student-engaged learning (SEL) method to advocate for the sustainable development of mountain communities and for mountain families, women, and girls in...

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World’s nations adopt a landmark framework to support global biodiversity

World’s nations adopt a landmark framework to support global biodiversity

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The community of the world's nations adopted a landmark framework to support global biodiversity on 19 December, and the agreement contains significant contributions from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), committed to make sure that the needs and impacts of agrifood systems are given due consideration.

The...

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Mountain women from eight countries planning expedition to Mount Aconcagua

Mountain women from eight countries planning expedition to Mount Aconcagua

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The Mountain Women of the World network is planning its first group expedition as a transnational collective of women-centred mountaineering groups. Mountain women from Argentina, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Chile, Italy, Kenya, Nepal and the United Republic of Tanzania will gather together to climb Mount Aconcagua on 4–21...

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"From the mountains of Kyrgyzstan to the catwalks of Milan" - Unasylva 253

"From the mountains of Kyrgyzstan to the catwalks of Milan" - Unasylva 253

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To coincide with the 50th anniversary of FAO's Committee on Forestry, this edition of Unasylva showcases ways in which forests are delivering the "four betters" and underscores how forests are crucial for resilient and sustainable agrifood systems in a changing climate. As FAO's longest running periodical, Unasylva focuses on issues...

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Little Earth conducts training on gender equality in Yagnob Valley, Tajikistan

Little Earth conducts training on gender equality in Yagnob Valley, Tajikistan

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On 20–22 November 2022, the first edition of the training "The role and participation of women in the development of local communities" was held in the village of Makhtimain, Yagnob Valley, Ayni District, Tajikistan. The training was organized by the environmental organization Little Earth – a member of the Read more »

International Mountain Day celebrated in Vatican City

International Mountain Day celebrated in Vatican City

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The day-long conference "The message of the mountains", anchored in the words of the Laudato Sì, took place in the Vatican City on 12 December 2022 in celebration of International Mountain Day. It was hosted by the Department of Culture and Education of the Holy See, together with the Mountain...

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