Mountain Research and Development Journal

Research station on the Merzbacher glade in the Tien Shan mountains, Kyrgyzstan. Scientists from all over the world come here every summer to study the movements of local glaciers, the meteorological situation in the region, and Lake Merzbacher, which drains completely every summer within just a few days, exposing icebergs. Photo by Ekaterina/stock.adobe.com

How can monitoring support action and policies for sustainable futures in mountains?

MRD Talk #05 | Registration open

24 August 2023

An MRD author and panelists from academia who are closely involved with policy and practice will share insights from research, two monitoring systems, and a global observation initiative.

Participants emphasized the importance of networks, collaboration, and education across all actor groups to protect and restore mountain environments and to responsibly practice outdoor activities. Here, members of the association and the local community are celebrating the UIAA Mountain Protection Award, which they received in 2022. (Photo courtesy of 7a Escalada)

Outdoor activities: A blessing or a curse for mountain environments and societies?

MRD Talk #04 | Summary and recording

16 August 2023

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!

Ibex rarely flee when approached by hikers, leading to a common misinterpretation that the animals are undisturbed or even that it is possible to get closer than they can actually tolerate. Photo by Céline Martin

Outdoor activities: A blessing or a curse for mountain environments and societies?

MRD Talk #04 | Registration open

22 June 2023

An MRD author and panelists from civil society, the private sector, and UNEP will share insights on how to harness the potential and minimize the threats of outdoor activities in mountains.

Open Science as a Means to Decolonize Scientific Publishing and Foster Fairer Research Collaborations

News | Workshop summary

8 June 2023

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!

The Georgian village of Shatili in the Great Caucausus, near the border with Chechnya: a unique complex of medieval to early modern fortified dwellings, during restoration work in 2013. Photo by Marlène Thibault

Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development in the Caucasus Mountains in a Context of Ongoing Geopolitical Shifts

Call for papers open | Vol 44, No 3

6 June 2023

We invite assessments of development and policy experiences, empirical studies on topics emphasized in the Caucasus Regional Research Agenda, and systematic reviews.

Specialists prepare explosives to deepen the runoff channel and lower the water level of a glacial lake at 3650 masl in the Ile Alatau mountains, Kazakhstan. Photo by Zhanar Raimbekova

Mudflow database, social innovation, people-centered energy transition

Vol 43, No 1 | Issue complete

23 May 2023

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.

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

News from the editorial office

16 May 2023

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!

How can social innovations contribute to local mountain economies? Learnings from science and practice

MRD Talk #03 | Summary and recording

11 May 2023

MRD authors and other panelists shared insights and experiences from the Swiss Alps, the Hindu Kush Himalaya, Georgia, and Ecuador. Click to read the key insights and watch the recording!

Call for papers for MRD’s MountainDevelopment and MountainAgenda sections

Call for papers open

5 May 2023

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.

Open Science as a Means to Decolonize Scientific Publishing and Foster Fairer Research Collaborations

News | Upcoming workshop

21 April 2023

MRD’s editorial team is cohosting an online workshop with the University of Bern’s Open Science team. Join us on 9 May, 9–11 AM CEST, to reflect on alternative ways of producing and sharing knowledge!

Migrant workers returning to their homes in the Humla region, Nepal. Photo by Amina Maharjan

Migration Trends, Impacts, and Pathways to Sustainability in Mountain Areas

Call for papers extended | Vol 44, No 1

5 April 2023

How can migration contribute to sustainable development in mountains? This call for papers is now open until 10 May 2023!

How can social innovations contribute to local mountain economies? Learnings from science and practice

MRD Talk #03 | Registration open

22 March 2023

MRD authors, practitioners, and researchers will share experiences of social innovations. Join us to learn and reflect on how to promote such innovations for sustainable mountain economies!

Indigenous Caribou Guardians from Saulteau First Nations support a female caribou as she wakes up in the Klinse-Za maternal pen. They are part of a knowledge hub of the Canadian Mountain Network that brings together Indigenous and Western knowledge to recover mountain caribou, restore landscapes, and reimagine a new future for caribou and people. Photo by Ryan Dickie

Weaving Together Knowledges—Collaborations in Support of the Wellbeing of Mountain Peoples and Regions

Vol 42, No 4 | Issue complete

2 March 2023

This focus issue showcases examples of knowledge coproduction between mountain researchers and Indigenous Peoples from across the globe.

News

How can monitoring support action and policies for sustainable futures in mountains?

Outdoor activities: A blessing or a curse for mountain environments and societies?

Outdoor activities: A blessing or a curse for mountain environments and societies?

Open Science as a Means to Decolonize Scientific Publishing and Foster Fairer Research Collaborations

Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development in the Caucasus Mountains in a Context of Ongoing Geopolitical Shifts

Mudflow database, social innovation, people-centered energy transition

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

How can social innovations contribute to local mountain economies? Learnings from science and practice

Call for papers for MRD’s MountainDevelopment and MountainAgenda sections

Open Science as a Means to Decolonize Scientific Publishing and Foster Fairer Research Collaborations

Migration Trends, Impacts, and Pathways to Sustainability in Mountain Areas

How can social innovations contribute to local mountain economies? Learnings from science and practice

Weaving Together Knowledges—Collaborations in Support of the Wellbeing of Mountain Peoples and Regions

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