Shaping the water-energy-food nexus for resilient mountain livelihoods

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This new Issue Brief from the Center for Development and Environment explores whether a water-energy-food nexus approach offers a way to identify forward-looking options and policies to strengthen the livelihoods and resilience of people living in our changing mountains. The Issue Brief was funded by the Austrian Development Agency and...

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Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 19 December 2019: Sustainable mountain development

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Report of the Secretary-General on Sustainable Mountain Development

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WMO Summit identifies priority action for high mountains

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The November 2019 issue of Peak to Peak begins with an overview of the WMO High Mountain Summit, which concluded with the adoption of a Call for Action on High Mountain Weather, Climate and Water, and a roadmap of priority activities. The newsletter continues with the Members' Voices section, this...

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Celebrating best practice: Expo 2020 selects 25 development projects providing tangible solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges

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This press release, issued by Expo 2020 Dubai, announces the 25 chosen Global Best Practice Programme projects, including the Mountain Partnership Products (MPP) Initiative.

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United Nations General Assembly Report: Sustainable mountain development (2019)

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Report of the Secretary-General on Sustainable Mountain Development

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Mountain agriculture: Opportunities for harnessing Zero Hunger in Asia

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Around 300 million mountain people are food insecure, with half of them suffering from chronic hunger. Yet, mountain agriculture offers enormous opportunities for zero hunger. This comprehensive publication conveys priority and entry points to turn the potential of mountain agriculture into real benefits for the Asian region. The publication provides...

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