Mountain Research and Development Journal

Open Issue

VOL 44 | NO 4
November 2024

Benefits and costs of spring revival in Nepal, the Andean Social–Ecological Observatory Network, or Iranian herders’ livelihood strategies: read about these and other topics in this open issue.

Spring Revival in the Mid-Hills of the Himalaya: A Socioeconomic Assessment Using Benefit–Cost Analysis

By Giacomo Butte et al

Is spring revival a feasible solution to achieve water security in Nepal’s mid-hills? This study proposes a framework for analysis based on two case study sites.

ROSA: An Andean Network of Social-Ecological Observatories

By Julieta Carilla et al

This article presents the network’s origins, structure, objectives, and strategies, showing how it works to support sustainable development by integrating monitoring into adaptive management.

Open Issue

VOL 44 | NO 3
August 2024

Articles examine rural–urban change in highland Peru, cultural ecosystem services potential in Armenia, rural development in Georgia, and governance for sustainable development in the European Alps.

In memoriam: Jack D. Ives, founding editor of MRD

Jack D. Ives, Editor of MRD from 1981–1999, died on 15 September 2024 at the age of 92. His life and work was of immense significance for the world’s mountains and mountain people.

Rural–Urban Change in Highland Peru: Perceived Impacts and Preferred Performance

By Andreas Haller et al

Periurban villagers on the valley floors of Peru’s Quechua elevational zone perceive a number of negative impacts of rural–urban change. Still, they view urbanization per se as a positive process.

Mountain Tourism—Trends and Transformations Toward Sustainability and Resilience

VOL 46 | NO 1
Call for papers open

How can tourism support sustainable development in mountains? We invite papers that analyze trends and impacts, assess solutions for sustainable tourism, or provide policy, action, or research agendas.

What Governance for Sustainable Development in the Mountains? Insights from the Alpine Region

By Stefano Sala et al

The authors analyze policies and strategies across Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland and derive concrete policy recommendations on how to support sustainable development in mountain areas.

Open Issue

VOL 44 | NO 2
May 2024

Topics include settlement systems in mountains, farmer–landscape dynamics, a possible quality term for mountain wines, and climate adaptation practices in conflict-affected mountain areas.

Focus Topics

Innovation Pathways to Sustainability in Mountains

VOL 45 | NO 3
Call for papers open

How can innovation contribute to sustainability in mountains? We invite papers that assess innovation processes, examine innovation practices, or provide agendas for policy, action, or research.

Jack D. Ives. Photo by Nadine Ives

Editorial

In this Editorial, the MRD team pays tribute to Jack D. Ives, cofounder of the International...

Jack Ives at the Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal presentation ceremony in Ottawa on 29 October 2015. Photo by Seth Sicroff

In Memoriam: Prof Dr Jack D. Ives

This obituary recalls Jack’s instrumental role and comprehensive accomplishments as a mountain...

Jack D. Ives’s successor as MRD’s editor-in-chief describes Jack’s links to the University of Bern and expresses his gratitude to both Jack and Pauline Ives for their visionary work for the journal.

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