This study shows that pandemic-related factors brought more and new types of visitors to the Swiss National Park. The discussion of impacts and implications holds insights for park managers worldwide.

An MRD author and panelists active in policy and practice shared their insights from research, monitoring systems, and a global observation initiative. A recording and key takeaways will follow soon.

The panelists explored how science, business, civil society, and global initiatives can help make outdoor sports benefit ecosystems and people. Click to read the key insights and watch the recording!

Andean social-ecological systems are vulnerable to interactions of climate and land use change. Integrated, transdisciplinary monitoring is needed to improve their adaptive management and resilience.

In May, MRD’s editorial team cohosted an interactive virtual workshop on alternative ways of producing and sharing knowledge. Click for a summary of the discussions and links to the presentations!

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.