Articles examine rural–urban change in Peru, cultural ecosystem services in Armenia, rural development in Georgia, and governance for sustainable development in the European Alps.
In memoriam: Jack D. Ives, founding editor of MRD
Jack D. Ives, Editor of MRD from 1981–1999, died on 15 September 2024 at the age of 92. His life and work was of immense significance for the world’s mountains and mountain people.
Mountain Tourism—Trends and Transformations Toward Sustainability and Resilience
How can tourism support sustainable development in mountains? We invite papers that analyze trends and impacts, assess solutions for sustainable tourism, or provide policy...
Settlement systems, farmer–landscape dynamics, and more
Topics include settlement systems in mountains, farmer–landscape dynamics, a possible quality term for mountain wines, and climate adaptation practices in conflict-affected...
Pastoralism, migration and biodiversity, alpine summer farms
Read about pastoralism in Ladakh, links between migration and exotic plant species in the Andes, and the heterogeneity of Swiss alpine summer farms—and how all this relates to...
Innovation Pathways to Sustainability in Mountains
How can innovation contribute to sustainability in mountains? We invite papers that assess innovation processes, examine innovation practices, or provide agendas for policy...
Restoring Mountain Systems for Social–Ecological Resilience
Articles present a conceptual model for puna grassland restoration, local government perspectives on spring drying and revival, a social science research agenda for landscape...
Woodland Resurgence and Sustainability in Mountains—Patterns, Drivers, and Social-Ecological Consequences
How can woodland resurgence best benefit people and nature? Submit your notice of intent by 31 January! Full papers are due by 30 April 2024.
How can knowledge support restoration and conservation of mountain ecosystems for the benefit of people and nature?
Panelists and participants jointly explored how knowledge can be leveraged to recover degraded or destroyed ecosystems and to conserve intact ecosystems.
Woodland Resurgence and Sustainability in Mountains—Patterns, Drivers, and Social-Ecological Consequences
How can woodland resurgence best benefit people and nature? We invite papers that assess interventions, examine dynamics and impacts, or provide research, policy, and action...
How can knowledge support restoration and conservation of mountain ecosystems for the benefit of people and nature?
Panelists closely involved with research, policy, and practice will share insights on how knowledge can support restoration and conservation of mountain ecosystems.
Herd protection, a boost in visitors to a national park, and monitoring in the Andes
Topics include farmer’s attitudes to herd protection in Italy, environmental and social monitoring in the Andes, implications of an increase in visitors to the Swiss National...