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How Can Education Contribute to Sustainable Mountain Development? Past, Present, and Future Perspectives

VOL 40 | NO 4
Call for papers open—due date extended

We are looking for contributions that address the title question by presenting systematically validated and well-referenced reflections on and suggestions in relation to pedagogic concepts and methods, formal...

Walking and Stumbling on the Paths of Heritage-making for Rural Development in the Arica Highlands

By Thibault Saintenoy et al

MountainDevelopment

This article reflects on the potential of the Cultural Route heritage category as an instrument for cultural revitalization and community strengthening in highland regions by analyzing an interaction of actors...

New books on mountains out for review

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!

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Adaptation to Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Mountains

VOL 39 | NO 2
May 2019

The collection of evidence and experiences reported in this focus issue contributes to the knowledge base needed for effective adaptation and to the literature feeding into the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report...

Farmers’ Perceptions of and Adaptations to Water Scarcity in Colombian and Venezuelan Páramos in the Context of Climate Change

By David Leroy

MountainResearch

Perceptions of water scarcity in a climate change context are critical determinants of farmers' behavior, especially collective adaptation.

Worldwide Assessment of National Glacier Monitoring and Future Perspectives

By Isabelle Gärtner-Roer et al

MountainAgenda

This assessment of national glacier monitoring identifies gaps to guide countries in improving their monitoring schemes. The three pilot cases of Kyrgyzstan, Bolivia, and Switzerland are presented in detailed...

Focus Topics

How Can Education Contribute to Sustainable Mountain Development? Past, Present, and Future Perspectives

VOL 40 | NO 4
Call for papers open—due date extended

We are looking for contributions that address the title question by presenting systematically...

Mountain Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

VOL 40 | NO 2
Upcoming

Mountain biodiversity provides billions of people with vital ecosystem services and sources of livelihoods. MRD is looking for papers that...

The Role of Culture in Transformation Towards Sustainable Development in Mountains

VOL 39 | NO 4
In progress

Mountain communities are undergoing rapid sociocultural change, caused by drivers like outmigration, urbanization, and ...

Adaptation to Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Mountains

VOL 39 | NO 2
May 2019

The collection of evidence and...

Food Security and Sustainable Development in Mountains

VOL 38 | NO 4
November 2018

This issue presents options towards more sustainable food systems, like the nutrition-sensitive agriculture approach tested in several countries, and resilient multilocal...

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FAO Assists in Enhancing the Resilience of Mountain Communities and Environments

By Yuka Makino

The Water and Mountains Team in FAO’s Forestry Division supports mountain environments by calling...

MountainPlatform

The Afromontane Research Unit: Reaching for New Heights

By V. Ralph Clark et al

The Afromontane Research Unit (ARU), based at the Qwaqwa Campus of the University of the Free State, South Africa, continues to grow in research strength and reach. The ARU is...

MountainPlatform

The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment

A review by Martin F. Price of the book edited by Philippus Wester et al

MountainMedia

The Spatial and Economic Transformation of Mountain Regions: Landscapes as Commodities

A review by Gilles Rudaz of the...

MountainMedia

Negative Trade-offs Between Community Forest Use and Hydrological Benefits in the Forested Catchments of Nepal’s Mid-hills

By Manoj Badu et al

The results of this study highlight the critical role of forest use practices in landscape hydrology, and have implications for the management of the forested catchments in the...

MountainResearch

MountainDevelopment

Commercial Medicinal Plant Collection is Transforming High-altitude Livelihoods in the Himalayas

By Liv Timmermann and Carsten Smith-Hall

Commercial medicinal plants are...

MountainResearch

Characterization of Forest Fires to Support Monitoring and Management of Mount Kenya Forest

By Claudio Poletti et al

Knowledge of fire-prone periods, fire-prone vegetation, and the fire regime variability at each forest station can help improve forest fire management on the slopes of Mount Kenya.

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How Can Education Contribute to Sustainable Mountain Development? Past, Present, and Future Perspectives

Walking and Stumbling on the Paths of Heritage-making for Rural Development in the Arica Highlands

New books on mountains out for review

Adaptation to Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Mountains

Farmers’ Perceptions of and Adaptations to Water Scarcity in Colombian and Venezuelan Páramos in the Context of Climate Change

Worldwide Assessment of National Glacier Monitoring and Future Perspectives

Focus Topics

How Can Education Contribute to Sustainable Mountain Development? Past, Present, and Future Perspectives

Mountain Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

The Role of Culture in Transformation Towards Sustainable Development in Mountains

Adaptation to Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Mountains

Food Security and Sustainable Development in Mountains

Latest Articles

FAO Assists in Enhancing the Resilience of Mountain Communities and Environments

The Afromontane Research Unit: Reaching for New Heights

The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment

The Spatial and Economic Transformation of Mountain Regions: Landscapes as Commodities

Negative Trade-offs Between Community Forest Use and Hydrological Benefits in the Forested Catchments of Nepal’s Mid-hills

Development challenges in Bhutan: Perspectives on Inequality and Gross National Happiness

Gender, Poverty and Livelihood in the Eastern Himalayas

Walking and Stumbling on the Paths of Heritage-making for Rural Development in the Arica Highlands

Commercial Medicinal Plant Collection is Transforming High-altitude Livelihoods in the Himalayas

Characterization of Forest Fires to Support Monitoring and Management of Mount Kenya Forest

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