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"The Sustainable Future of Mountain Forests In Europe"

3 - 5 May 2000, Igls/Innsbruck, Austria

'Crazy botanist' safeguards biodiversity along Yangtze River

In the mountains along China's longest river, the Yangtze, about 1,256 species of rare plants have entered botanist Huang Guiyun's rescue radar in the past three decades.

10th World Wilderness Congress (WILD10)

4 - 10 October 2013, Salamanca, Spain

12th Meeting of the European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy (EPBRS)

9 - 12 March 2006, Vienna, Austria

15th session of the UN Forum on Forests

4 - 8 May 2020, New York, United States of America

28th Meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Standing Committee

1 - 31 March 2005, Bonn, Germany

31st Session North American Forest Commission (NAFC) - FAO

20 - 24 September 2021, Oaxaca, Mexico

3rd Carpathian Network of Protected Areas (CNPA) Conference

29 - 30 September 2021, Visegrad, Hungary

41st Session European Forestry Commission (EFC) - FAO

9 - 12 November 2021

8th session of the Global Soil Partnership Plenary Assembly (FAO)

4 - 5 June 2020, Rome, Italy

Abandoning Pastures Reduces The Biodiversity Of Mountain Streams

After a detailed topographic analysis, Eurac Research´s ecologists identified 15 stretches of streams throughout South Tyrol that flow into four distinct categories of land cover: rocky terrain (slightly over 2000m), pastures at high altitudes (around 2000m), conifer woodlands (around 1500/1600m ...

Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on mountain biodiversity

1 - 3 July 2003, Rome, Italy

As forest lines invade mountains globally, Sikkim stays immune so far

In eastern Himalayas’ Khangchendzonga National Park (KNP), eye-catching Wight’s rhododendron shrubs and graceful firs, frame the upper limits of the sub-alpine forests.

Banff Mountain Summit 2003 - Mountains as Water Towers

23 - 26 November 2003, Banff, Canada

Biodiversity boosting: Table Mountain receives R20 million in French funding

Biodiversity in South Africa is receiving a much-needed boost.As per News24, a bipartite agreement has been signed as of yesterday, Sunday 30 May. The agreement outlines a partnership between South Africa and France which aims to spearhead environmental diplomatic measures for both countries.

Biodiversity of Hindu Kush Himalayas will plummet by 2100

It’s not just the snow and ice that’s disappearing on the roof of the world. Animals and plant species, crop diversity and ecosystem diversity are disappearing in one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots. This is the evidence presented in the landmark ICIMOD assessment report on the sta ...

Can You Imagine A Costa Rica Without Mountains?

The 'International Mountain Day' is celebrated on December 11th which is why today we bring you an article about their importance for both human beings, animals, plants and the entire terrestrial ecosystem. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is the body responsible ...

Cloud Forests: Narrow Bands of Biodiversity Filled With Mist, Fog and Mystery

Hiking through the montane cloud forests of New Caledonia’s Mount Panié, fog often blinded Center for International Forestry Research director general Robert Nasi from seeing his own outstretched hands.

Coffee helps protect Uganda's endangered mountain gorillas

Poor communities in Bwindi national park have long depended on what the forest can provide. But with gorillas under threat, coffee now offers a more sustainable living.

Conservationists want to bring wily wolverines back to the Rockies

In 2002, on a cold March night in Wyoming's Teton Range, a young wolverine slipped inside what looked like a miniature log cabin in search of a meaty morsel and heard the dull thud of a log door dropping shut. The young male settled into the cozy leaves lining the bottom of his log cabin to slee ...

Covering some 22 per cent of the world’s land surface, mountains are home to spectacular landscapes, a wide variety of ecosystems, a great diversity of species, and distinctive human communities, with approximately 955 million people, or 13 percent of the global population residing in mountain areas.

Covering some 22 per cent of the world’s land surface, mountains are home to spectacular landscapes, a wide variety of ecosystems, and a great diversity of species.

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Programme of work on Mountain Biodiversity of the Convention on Biological Diversity<br>by Mr. Kalemani Mulongoy

Earth’s Stunning Biodiversity is a Puzzle Worth Exploring

Life on Earth is amazingly diverse, and exhibits striking geographical global patterns in biodiversity. A pair of companion papers published September 13th in Science reveal that mountain regions—especially those in the tropics—are hotspots of extraordinary and baffling richness. Although mounta ...

Eighth meeting of the Carpathian Convention implementation committee

14 - 16 June 2017, Modra, Czechia

Extreme weather menacing lives, livelihoods of mountain people

In the dark hours before dawn each day, Mrs Saili and her three daughters quietly slip away from their Nepalese mountain village to begin their three-hour walk to the nearest river to fetch drinking water for the day.

Facing the Challenges of Mountain Biodiversity Conservation and Management in Changing Climate across the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region

During the side event, ICIMOD aims to invite a high level delegation from its eight regional member countries namely, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region. A panel discussion by the high level delegation is envisaged. ...

Feature: Mountains accord Namibian youth wellness, business opportunities

Mountains in Namibia's capital Windhoek have not only accorded city youth wellness, but also drive innovation and business prosperity. Some years back, Nico Sombeyo, a youth from Windhoek, was unfit and diagnosed with high cholesterol. He was thwarted. A medical doctor had advised him to change ...

Ferns in the mountains

Earth is home to millions of known species of plants and animals, but by no means are they distributed evenly. For instance, rainforests cover less than 2 percent of Earth's total surface, yet they are home to 50 percent of Earth's species. Oceans account for 71 percent of Earth's total surface ...

Fifth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention (COP5)

10 - 12 October 2017, Lilafured, Hungary

Finally, second trip to Udzungwa National Park... 20 years later

I recently went on my second trip to Udzungwa National Park after my first visit about 20 years ago. I was not able to trek the mountain park then.

First International Workshop on Mountain Ecosystems: "A Vision to the Future"

25 - 27 April 2001, Cusco, Peru

Food Security in Mountains, Message by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, on the occasion of International Mountain Day, 11 December 2008

Food Security in Mountains, Message by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, on the occasion of International Mountain Day, 11 December 2008.

France restricts Mont-Blanc access to protect mountain

President Emmanuel Macron is to announce measures today to restrict access to Mont-Blanc, to guard against unscrupulous summit attempts, and to protect the biodiversity of the mountain.

Glacial melt rates in the Himalayas have more than doubled since 2000

June 19 (UPI) -- Global warming is shrinking the glaciers in the Himalayas. According to a new survey, glaciers in the region have lost roughly a vertical foot and a half of ice.

Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment

7 - 10 September 2000, Swiss Alpes, Switzerland

Global Mountain Summit

29 October - 1 November 2002, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Global Symposium on Soil Biodiversity (FAO)

1 - 3 June 2020, Rome, Italy

HIMALAYAN BIODIVERSITY

The Himalaya, which represents youngest but complex mountain system on the earth, is still evolving, and it has been recognized amongst the 34 global biodiversity hotspots. The ecosystem components in the region exhibit great dynamism. The variations in topographical features along three dimensi ...

Halting the loss of mountain biodiversity

The caterpillar fungus was once an abundant resource in the Himalaya. Over-harvesting and exploitation over the decades have pushed it to the brink of extinction. In the past 15 years, its population is estimated to have declined by 30 percent across the region due to over-harvesting.

High Altitude Wetlands of the Hindu Kush Himalayas for People & Biodiversity

During the side event, the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in collaboration with WWF - India aims to bring together the national and regional experts working on high altitude wetlands. The purpose of the side event is to: 1. Share experiences and lessons learn ...

How a Warming Himalaya Will Affect the Monsoons

On the sidelines of an intergovernmental conference on cooperation among HKH countries, The Wire spoke to Shrestha about the science of climate change, its impact in the mountains, the shifting monsoon and how governments should respond.

II International Meeting on Mountain Ecosystem: "The Tropical Mountains Towards 2020: Water, Life and Production"

12 - 14 June 2002, Hauraz, Peru

Implementation of the CBD Programme of Work on Mountain Biodiversity: Regional Approaches

Jointly hosted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the Alpine Convention, the Carpathian Convention, the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (GMBA), and the CBD Secretariat the event showcases successful implementation of the Mountain Biodiversity Progra ...

In Peru, pre-Columbian canals offer hope against drought

In the mountains of western Peru, a farming community is restoring a network of stone canals built more than a millennium ago, hoping the pre-Columbian technology holds the solution to its water problems.

Recommendation XIV/1

In-depth review of the implementation of the programme of work on mountain biological diversity

India's glacier disaster highlights Himalayan dangers

Long before this month's deadly flash flood in a remote Indian Himalayan valley, Kundan Singh Rana knew that all the construction work in the fragile region would one day mean disaster.

Interernational Mountain Day: World's Highest Post Office In The Himalayas.

India is proud of the majestic Himalayas, its fascinating landscapes, snow capped peaks and unique mountain biodiversity. The Himalayas or other mountain ranges in the world have attracted climbers for years. International Mountain Day is celebrated every year on December 11.

Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITWG-PGRFA)

17 - 19 June 2020, Rome, Italy

International Congress of Andorra on the Enviornment

15 - 19 July 2002, Principat d'Andorra, Spain

International Day of Forests

21 March 2024, New York, United States of America

International Day of Forests 2020

21 March 2020, New York, United States of America

International Forum facilitated by the Forest Ecosystem Restoration Initiative: Workshop on ecosystem restoration-related planning and capacity-building needs for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

12 September 2023, Online

International Mountain Day

11 December 2013, Multiple Venues

International Mountain Day

11 December 2014

International Mountain Day

11 December 2015, Rome, Italy

International Mountain Day

11 December 2022, Rome, Italy

International Mountain Day

11 December 2023, New York, United States of America

International Mountain Day

11 December 2024, New York, United States of America

International Mountain Day 2017

11 December 2017, Rome, Italy

International Mountain Day 2018

11 December 2018, New York, United States of America

International Mountain Day 2018: What's this year's theme and why we need to protect mountains

They serve as spectacular backdrops to some of the world’s most scenic areas, and once a year the United Nations marks our appreciation of them with International Mountain Day.

International Mountain Day 2019

11 December 2019, New York, United States of America

International Mountain Day 2020

11 December 2020, New York, United States of America

International Mountain Day 2020: Theme, Rare Photos And Facts

International Mountain Day 2020: Mountains are some of the most fascinating landscapes in the world. Snow capped peaks of the majestic Himalayas or other mountain ranges have attracted climbers from across the world for years. On International Mountain Day, all mountain and nature lovers engage ...

International Mountain Day 2020: UN stresses need for sustainable management of biodiversity; all you need to know

On this day, people can organise an event among their friends and community to discuss and spread awareness about the conservation of mountains.

International Mountain Day | Various activities to celebrate the biodiversity, adventure on Dec 11-12

With an aim to protect the mountain biodiversity, the Tourism Department Kashmir and Adventure Tour Operators Association of Kashmir (ATOAK) in association with J&K Mountaineering & Hiking Club JKMHC, J&K Ski Mountaineering Association JKSMA and J&K Mountain Biking Association JKMBA is celebrati ...

International Mountains Day: Decoding importance of mountains on our planet's health

Celebrate this International Day 2020 with your community and friends preparing an event or joining the conversation on social media using the hashtag #MountainsMatter

International Symposium on the Himalayan Environment. Mountain Sciences and Ecotourism/Biodiversity

24 - 26 November 2000, Kathmandu, Nepal

Invitation for Proposals - The Rio Conventions’ Ecosystems snd Climate Change Pavilion: Promoting synergies between biodiversity, land management and climate change, to be held at the CBD COP 10 and the UNFCCC COP 16

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/AW/71840 (2010-101)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and International Organizations

The secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in consultation with the secretariats of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), will convene the Rio Conventions’ Ecosystems and Clima ...

Iranian mountains: a great place to see plants you never have seen before

Iran is a mountainous country harboring an extraordinary vascular flora including many rare and endemic plant species in the alpine zone. The importance of mountain biodiversity for the whole of humanity triggers the necessary changes both in attitude and behavior required to secure mountain bio ...

Iwan DenIwan Dento, ‘hero’ of South Sulawesi’s karst mountainsto, ‘hero’ of South Sulawesi’s karst mountains

Forty-two kilometers, or about 26 miles, north of the bustling port city of Makassar in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province, undulating karst formations dominate the landscape.

Kenya launches strategy to restore shrinking population of mountain bongo

NANYUKI, Kenya, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Monday launched a comprehensive strategy to restore the population of mountain bongos amid risk of extinction linked to poaching, habitat loss, diseases and attack by large predators.

LIVING WITH DYNAMIC EARTH FLOWS―FROM STEEP MOUNTAINS TO THE OPEN OCEAN

n the Japanese Archipelago, people in coastal and mountainous areas live on land marked by severe geological morphology, geology and climate. They have held on to traditional wisdom about nature while introducing modern technologies in adapting to these severe environments. The Chubu Region of c ...

Less forest, more species: Declining biodiversity in Tibet in response to climate change

Normally, mountain forests are among the most diverse habitats in alpine regions. Yet, as a team from the Alfred Wegener Institute discovered in the Tibetan Plateau, the higher, treeless areas are home to far more species. Their findings, which were just published in the journal Nature Communica ...

Lofty peaks: why glaciers matter

International Mountain Day on 11 December reminds us of the importance of mountains (peaks and uplands) as providers of valuable plant and animal species, as homes for indigenous peoples, and as sources of fresh water.

Loss of deep-soil water triggered forest die-off in Sierra Nevada

July 2 (UPI) -- Trees in the alpine forests of California's Sierra Nevada mountain range suffered a massive die-off as a result of the loss of deep-soil water, according to a new study.

Recommendation VIII/1

Main theme: mountain biodiversity

Maintaining Ecological Services in the eastern Himalayas

The event will highlight the efforts of four nations in the Eastern Himalayas to secure ecosystems and water sources necessary for adapting to climate change. Implementation of the ‘Framework for Cooperation’ agreed at the 2011 Climate Summit for a Living Himalayas will be showcased highlightin ...

Malaysia: Buddhist monks fight to protect mountain home

A cool breeze sweeps through the Dhamma Sakyamuni Monastery. Sitting cross-legged on the polished stone floor, monks meditate silently under the gaze of a Buddha painted gold. Above them, stalactites hang from the rough limestone ceiling.

Managing Biodiversity in trans-boundary Landscape in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya Region

During the side event, the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in collaboration with the G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHD) and other prominent partners in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region aim to invite the regional and global expert ...

Meet UN Environment’s new Mountain Hero Malcolm Wood

“We’re excited to announce that Malcolm Wood is the first paraglider, entrepreneur and environmental film-maker to join UN Environment Programme’s campaign, Mountain Heroes,” says UN Environment mountain ecosystem expert Matthias Jurek.

Message by Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the International Mountain Day 2009

Message by Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Mountain Day “Mountains and Forests”, 11 December 2011

Message by Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Mountain Day “Mountains and Forests”, 11 December 2011

Message by Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the International Mountain Day 2009.

Message from Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the Occasion of International Mountain Day 2007

Message from Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the Occasion of International Mountain Day 2007.

Message from Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of International Mountain Day 2012, “Celebrating Mountain Life”

Message from Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of International Mountain Day 2012, “Celebrating Mountain Life”

Message from Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, Executive Secretary, on the occasion of International Mountain Day 2014, Mountain Farming, 11 December 2014

Message from the Executive Secretary, Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, to the International Mountain Biodiversity Conference on “Biodiversity Conservation and Management for Enhanced Ecosystem Services: Responding to the Challenges of Global Change”, Kathmandu, Nepal, 16-18 November 2008

Message from the Executive Secretary, Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, to the International Mountain Biodiversity Conference on “Biodiversity Conservation and Management for Enhanced Ecosystem Services: Responding to the Challenges of Global Change”, Kathmandu, Nepal, 16-18 November 2008.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias on the Occasion of International Mountain Day

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira De Souza Dias, on the Occasion of International Mountain Day

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, on the occasion of International Mountain Day 11 December 2017: “Mountains under pressure: climate, hunger and migration”

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, on the occasion of International Mountain Day 11 December 2017: “Mountains under pressure: climate, hunger and migration”