Adaptation strategies in montane regions are key to water securitynews“The important role played by mountains in freshwater supply and regulation justifies their reputation as ‘water towers’ of the world,” according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) website. “They are home to the headwaters of the world’s major rivers, and about 40 percent of the population...
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Mountain Farming is Family FarmingpublicationMountain farming takes many forms – forms as diverse as the world’s mountain landscapes – yet largely remains family farming. These mountain farming activities have traditionally fed and supported individual households although, today, they have begun to expand increasingly toward global markets. Yet, mountain farmers still tend to be driven... Download » |
International Mountain DaymultimediaThe United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 11 December the International Day of Mountains. From 2003, the day is observed each year to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of mountains. Find out how you can take part in the celebrations and help sustain the world's mountains: |
Addressing Poverty and Vulnerability in the Hindu Kush HimalayaseventThis international conference aims to crystallize science-based evidence for policy planning and action plus showcase good practices and lessons learned and identify means for scaling up potential innovative solutions. The four-day event, organized by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), also proposes to set the tone for...
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International Conference on Climate Change, Water Resources and Disasters in Mountainous Regions: Building Resilience to Changing ClimateeventThe Society of Hydrologists and Meteorologists Nepal (SOHAM-Nepal), the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) of the Government of Nepal, and UNESCO International Hydrological Programme Nepal (IHP) National Committee will jointly organise an International Conference on Climate Change, Water Resources and Disasters in Mountainous Regions: Building Resilience to Changing Climate...
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Animation spot shows why mountains matternewsThis year’s spot for International Mountain Day shows why mountains matter by providing crucial facts and figures. Mountains cover over a quarter of the earth’s land area, are home to almost a billion people and a quarter of the world’s land animals and plants. They also provide about 70 percent...
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