7th International Plant Functional Traits CourseeventThe 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 ManagementpublicationIn "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... Download » |
2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28)eventThe 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 resiliencenewsIndigenous 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 DaynewsInternational 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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Responding to climate change in the mountains: Opportunities for parliamentarians to actpublicationMountains are vital ecosystems, providing freshwater for half of the world's population, hosting rich biodiversity and holding cultural significance for communities across the world. Climate change impacts mountains acutely. Rapid temperature warming and melting glaciers, more frequent and intense natural hazards and changing precipitation patterns have severe impacts on mountain... Download » |
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