Mountain Research and Development Journal

Drought Dynamics and Futures in Mountain Regions

VOL 47 | NO 3
Call for papers open

We seek contributions that offer insights into the complex, cascading effects of drought, bridge disciplinary boundaries, and present innovative responses to drought and water scarcity in mountains.

Rural Outmigration and Land Use Changes in the High Monte of Northwest Argentina

By Ana L. Dip Yordanoff et al

The authors show how valley cities with intensified land use stabilize regional populations, while highlands face depopulation. Knowing about these shifts is key for sustainable land use planning.

We are looking for additional Editors-in-Chief!

Join our team to help shape knowledge for sustainable mountain futures and strategically guide our unique, not-for-profit, community-supported scientific journal aiming for societal impact!

A warm welcome to our new topic editors!

Biraj Adhikari, Sunetra Ghatak, Ricardo Grau, and Denis Samyn have joined the editorial team as topic editors for the coming 3 years. Click to find out more about them.

Mountain Tourism—Trends and Transformations Toward Sustainability and Resilience

VOL 46 | NO 1
February 2026

Articles examine how mountain tourism is adapting to climate change and how the sector is being or could be transformed for greater sustainability, equity, and resilience.

Climate Change Adaptation of Small Mountain Tourism Destinations in the European Alps: An Analysis of Adaptation Measures

By Philipp Corradini and Agnese Moroni

The authors explore how small destinations translate climate change adaptation strategies into concrete, context-specific measures, and call for sequencing measures that promote broad systemic changes.

MRD’s International Editorial Board embarks on a new 3-year term

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!

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