World Food DayeventThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) encourages celebrations of World Food Day each year on 16 October. Events are organized in over 150 countries to promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and...
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Alpine conference in GermanynewsThe XIV Alpine Conference is taking place in Grassau, Germany on 13 October. This ministerial level meeting of the Contracting Parties of the Alpine Convention is the political decision-making body of the Alpine Convention. It convenes every two years and sets the course for future efforts under the Convention...
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A review of the Respect the Mountains seriesnewsSeveral mountain areas across Europe are a little greener, more vibrant and significantly less polluted following a successful International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) Respect the Mountains series held throughout the summer of 2016 across nine events in eight European countries. The series – partnered by KEEN – was...
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AlpWeek 2016eventThe 2016 edition of Alpine Week (AlpWeek) "Alps and People" will focus on the manifold aspects of the relationship between the Alps and the people who live, work and recreate there. AlpWeek is an international event dedicated to new and promising prospects of sustainable development in the Alps. It is...
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Terraced mountain landscapesnewsTerraced landscapes exist all over the world. In Italy they are widespread throughout the peninsula, from the Alpine mountain range to the Apennines, as well as in the hilly terrains of the coasts and islands. The total extent of terraced areas in Italy is roughly 18 000 sq km, which...
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The role of heritage territories in mountainsnewsA photofilm about three biocultural heritage territories and their role in conserving biodiversity and promoting locally-determined development is now available in a Spanish language version. The six-minute film uses stunning photographs to present the Quechua Potato Park in the mountains of Peru, the Naxi Seed Park in China, and the...
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