![]() Sustainable tourism can offer mountain communities a path to prosperity and inclusionnewsSustainable tourism plays a key role in boosting livelihoods, poverty alleviation, and environmental conservation in mountainous areas, according to a new report launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and UNWTO at an International Mountain Day 2021 celebration event. |
![]() Mountain tourism – Towards a more sustainable pathpublicationWith their soaring peaks, remote locations, and majestic beauty, mountains have long been a powerful attraction for visitors from all walks of life, who are drawn by the often colorful traditions of local communities, the opportunities for sporting activities, and the spiritual solace to be found in highland landscapes. This study... Download » |
![]() Sustainable mountain tourism: FAO's high-level virtual event to mark International Mountain Daypeak to peakThe December 2021 issue of Peak to Peak announces the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' official celebration of International Mountain Day 2021, to be held on 10 December. Top news stories cover mountain-related events at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the unveiling of a rooftop farm... Download » |
![]() International Mountain Day 2021 photo contest openspeak to peakThe November 2021 issue of Peak to Peak calls for photographers to share their best photos of sustainable mountain tourism for the 2021 International Mountain Day contest by 22 November. Top news stories cover two mountain-related events at the Expo 2020 Dubai, an expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness... Download » |
![]() International Mountain Day 2021 photo contest opensnewsThe theme of the International Mountain Day 2021 photo contest launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on 18 October is “sustainable tourism in mountains”. Mountain destinations attract around 15-20 percent of global tourism. Sustainable tourism in mountains – particularly when linked to nature and... Read more » |
![]() University of Milan launches mountain education manifesto at Expo 2020 DubainewsThe University of Milan’s UNIMONT Centre launched a youth-centred manifesto for the promotion of a sustainable and lively future in mountain areas globally at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Mountain Education and Innovation Manifesto (MEIM) was created through an international consultation involving over 100 youth from 28 countries around the world.... Read more » |
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