Biodiversity

2nd International Conference on ''Mountains: Biodiversity, Landscapes and Cultures''

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The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) and Western Caspian University are organizing the 2nd International Conference on “Mountains: Cultures, Landscapes & Biodiversity" in Baku, Azerbaijan at Western Caspian University on 5-6 November 2024.

The conference's main topics will be:

• Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment
• Global ecological challenges in mountain regions
• Mountain cultures and Mountain...

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UN Biodiversity Conference 2024 (CBD COP 16)

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The UN Biodiversity Conference 2024 will be held in Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024. The conference will encompass the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16), the Eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as...

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World Food Forum side event: Elevating Agriculture: Youth Innovation in Mountain Agrifood Systems

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The Mountain Youth Hub is organizing the World Food Forum side event "Elevating Agriculture: Youth Innovation in Mountain Agrifood Systems". The event aims to highlight the creative solutions and projects initiated by mountain youth that contribute to sustainable agrifood practices in the unique environment of the mountains. The event...

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Recent updates from Adaptation at Altitude: key insights for mountain stakeholders

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The Adaptation at Altitude programme has recently released a series of briefs and articles containing relevant insights for members of the Mountain Partnership and other mountain stakeholders. These publications delve into pressing issues related to climate change, sustainable land management and conservation, offering insights and practical strategies for adaptation.

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Mountain Partnership Secretariat: Annual report 2023

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The Mountain Partnership is the United Nations alliance dedicated to mountain peoples and environments. The Secretariat of the Mountain Partnership is hosted by FAO. The 2023 Annual Report of the Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) outlines the MPS' key achievements throughout the year, including supporting the observance of the Five Years...

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Apply for "GROW - Agrobiodiversity in a Changing Climate" 2024

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The August 2024 issue of Peak to Peak calls for applications to the online training programme GROW - Agrobiodiversity in a Changing Climate, held from 12 to 22 November. Top news stories cover the 2024 IPROMO course, the Pre-COFO event spotlighting young mountain foresters, the mountain peak in Kyrgyzstan named...

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