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IISD report on UNFCCC expert dialogue on mountains and climate change

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The July 2024 issue of Peak to Peak reports on the first ever expert dialogue on mountains and climate change held within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Top news stories cover side events and youth experiences at the 60th session of the Subsidiary Body for...

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UNFF19: Safeguarding mountain forests for sustainable mountain development

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On 10 May, the Governments of Kyrgyzstan, Italy and Nepal, in collaboration with the UN Group of Friends for Mountains, hosted a side event at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19) at UN headquarters in New York. The event emphasized the pivotal role of mountains...

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UNPFII 23 side event: "Calls to action for safeguarding seven generations in times of good, social and ecological crises"

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The UNPFII 23 side event titled "Calls to action for safeguarding seven generations in times of food, social and ecological crises – Reporting on the outcomes of the 2023 UN Global Indigenous Youth Forum" will be held in person at the United Nations headquarters in New York, NY, USA. 
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Members’ Voices: Santiago Fernández Peña, Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development

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In this latest Members' Voices feature, Santiago Fernández Peña, Grant and Development Manager of the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD), discusses AASD's commitment to community-led development in the Andean highlands of Peru.

What is the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development's mission?

The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development – or as we...

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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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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...

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