Based on own research and a literature review, the authors call for recognizing Andean pastoralists as stewards of bofedal wetlands to support conservation of these critical sociohydrological systems.

This study shows that high-elevation rangelands can be restored if remote herding communities and local agencies collaborate on land and livelihood improvements.

Contributions focus on ski resorts and their responses to climate change, ways of closing the adaptation gap in mountains, the shear strength of purple topsoil under different land uses, and more.

This combined analysis of land use change and grazing patterns shows that evidence-informed management of pastures and permanent crops is crucial in adapting pastoralism to climate change.

We are looking for contributions on how mountain researchers and Indigenous Peoples or other local knowledge holders can collaborate to guide knowledge creation and application.

MRD welcomes Pema Gyamtsho of ICIMOD and Yanfen Wang of UCAS, who have joined Thomas Breu of CDE as editors-in-chief following the retirement of David Molden. We thank David for his invaluable work.

This article identifies critical adaptation gaps in mountains and discusses opportunities for achieving more equitable and sustainable mountain futures.

Climate change is a threat to the sustainability of ski resorts in Utah, USA, and to communities that rely on ski tourism. Adaptation practices can reduce the impacts to some degree at most resorts.

MRD regularly invites experts to review books on mountain-relevant topics. We have just sent several new books out for review. See the whole list by clicking here – and watch out for the upcoming reviews!

Canada’s mountain systems, governance challenges in mountains worldwide, or a global network of mountain observatories: read about these and other topics in this open issue.

This study advances understanding of the biogeography, people, and economic activities associated with mountains in Canada, providing a nationally coherent basis for research, policy, and work on social issues.