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.
Focus Topics
Weaving Together Knowledges—Collaborations in Support of the Wellbeing of Mountain Peoples and Regions
November 2022
Born from a fruitful partnership with the Canadian Mountain Network, this issue showcases examples of knowledge coproduction between mountain researchers and Indigenous Peoples...
Latest Articles
Social Innovations and the Mountain Economy: The Case of 100% Valposchiavo and Its Influence on Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises
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...
Weaving Together Knowledges through Collaborative Archaeological Research in the Shúhtagot’ine Cultural Landscape
Research that embraces multiple ways of knowing and builds momentum toward knowledge mobilization helps preserve cultural heritage and promotes the sustainability of Indigenous...
Land Use Affects the Local Climate of a Tropical Mountain Landscape in Northern Ecuador
This study stresses the importance of native forests for microclimate regulation in the tropical Andes. Conserving them mitigates climate change and should be part of sustainable...