Italian mountain products survive earthquakes

Italian mountain products survive earthquakes

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In Italy, recession and limited GDP growth have prevailed during the last decade, and in the Apennine Mountains, incomes are particularly low. In addition, recent earthquakes have reduced tourism. Historians state that the Apennine Mountains, running the length of Italy, have shaped the economy and history of Italy by making...

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MRD calls for papers, mountain ecosystem links

MRD calls for papers, mountain ecosystem links

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The connections between food, water and energy constitute a complex system that interacts with mountain ecosystems and factors of change. Mountain Research and Development is looking for papers that assess experiences of negotiating synergies and trade-offs among water, energy and food that analyse the dynamic interplay between these...

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International Day of Forests

International Day of Forests

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The International Day of Forests celebrates and raises awareness about the importance of all types of forests. On International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. This year's theme, Forests and Energy,...

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Celebrating International Women

Celebrating International Women's Day in Utah

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Sponsoring events that raise awareness about sustainable mountain development (SMD) in the state of Utah, USA, and in North America, and bringing the public into contact with international guests are two of the main goals of the Utah International Mountain Forum (UIMF), a coalition of student clubs at Read more »

Mountain states of India hold fifth meeting

Mountain states of India hold fifth meeting

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The fifth edition of the Meet of the Mountain States, organized by the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI) in New Delhi, India on 10 February 2017, focused on water security, skill development and disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the mountain states of the Indian Himalayan Region. The Meet was...

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Mount Kenya Three Peaks Climb

Mount Kenya Three Peaks Climb

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The Mount Kenya Trust (MKT) invites you to come and climb the three peaks of Mount Kenya to raise vital mountain conservation funds for the MKT, an NGO working to protect the wildlife, forest and people of Africa's second highest peak. The climbing options available include Lenana (non-technical),...

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