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FAO supports Kyrgyzstan's shift to more sustainable mountain management

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Mountain societies are highly vulnerable to the potentially severe impacts of climate change on their livelihoods and well-being. The remote location, ageing infrastructure, poor access to information and markets and a distinctly continental climate are factors that exacerbate the situation of mountain communities in the Pamir and Tien Shan mountains...

Achieving sustainable food systems in mountains

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The February 2024 issue of Peak to Peak highlights recent international events focused on mountains, including the conference "Enabling resilient and sustainable food systems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya" in Nepal and the European foresight workshop for resilient mountain areas in Belgium. Top news stories and features cover the declaration...

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Members' Voices: Abduvohid Safarov, Anahita

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This latest Members’ Voices feature explores the intricate connection between culture and resilience in an interview with Abduvohid Safarov, Director of Anahita, a Tajikistan-based member of the Mountain Partnership. Anahita's impactful work unfolds in the mountainous Yaghnob Valley and Zafarabad district, where they collaborate closely with the Indigenous Yaghnoby...

Shaping the future of Europe's mountain regions: high-level experts gather in Brussels

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Over 50 high-level mountain experts, including several Mountain Partnership members, convened in Brussels, Belgium, on 11 January 2024 to discuss the future of Europe's mountain regions and enabling post-2027 European Union (EU) policies for these regions.

Organized by the EU-funded MOVING project, the European foresight workshop for resilient mountain...

UNESCO recognizes the cultural significance of two transhumance traditions

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European transhumance and the Swiss alpine pasture season have been recognized as intangible cultural heritage by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Transhumance refers to the seasonal movement of people with their livestock between geographical or climatic regions. It is also a common practice in several mountainous...

Peak to Peak Newsletter - International Mountain Day 2023 overview

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The January 2024 issue of Peak to Peak features the celebrations of International Mountain Day 2023 across world. Top news stories cover the mountain events held at COP 28 and recent mountain trainings held online and in-person. This month's newsletter also features stories of successful mountain ecosystem restoration projects work...