We invite assessments of development and policy experiences, empirical studies on topics emphasized in the Caucasus Regional Research Agenda, and systematic reviews of research, policies, or action.

Read about a new interactive mudflow database in Kazakhstan, a social innovation in a Swiss Alpine valley, an agenda for a people-centered energy transition in mountains, and more in this open issue.

The authors present a newly developed interactive database on mudflows that can serve as a risk reduction tool for residents and businesses in mountain areas.

The editors thank all previous members for their highly valued service and warmly welcome several new members. We’re excited to work with such a diverse group of experts from around the world!

MRD authors and other panelists shared insights and inspiring experiences from the Swiss Alps, the Hindu Kush Himalaya, Georgia, and Ecuador. Click to read the key insights and watch the recording!

MRD invites papers for its MountainDevelopment and MountainAgenda sections. They should provide insights on how we can achieve sustainable development or what kind of sustainable development we want.

Transition to renewable electricity centered on mountain people requires political commitment, effective policies, technological innovation, and effective social and environmental impact remediation.

MRD’s editorial team is cohosting an online workshop with the University of Bern’s Open Science team. Join us on 9 May, 9–11 AM CEST, to reflect on alternative ways of producing and sharing knowledge!

The 100% Valposchiavo initiative brings together diverse players in a Swiss mountain region. This study shows how this social innovation enables SMEs to reduce their dependence on economic growth.

How can migration contribute to sustainable development in mountains? Articles will assess innovative interventions, examine migration trends, and provide agendas for research, policy, and action.

Born from a fruitful partnership with the Canadian Mountain Network, this issue showcases examples of knowledge coproduction between mountain researchers and Indigenous Peoples from across the globe.