Mountain Research and Development
The leading international scientific journal specifically devoted to sustainable development in the world’s mountains

Published by the International Mountain Society (IMS)

Mountain Research and Development Journal
Mountain Research and Development Journal
Exchange between community members and researchers in Nepal. Photo by Sabin Bieri

Upcoming MRD Talks

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Recent MRD Talks

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
MRD Talk #05
19 September 2023, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CEST/UTC+2
Online

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

Systematic observation of the social-ecological dimensions of mountain areas can help us understand the social, environmental, economic, and cultural dynamics and trends affecting mountain communities and ecosystems. This MRD Talk brought together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to learn from successful monitoring initiatives. We jointly explored how best to set up monitoring systems and share the information obtained in order to enable effective policies and action for sustainable futures in mountains. A recording of the event and key insights will be available here soon.

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Panelists
Julieta Carilla Julieta Carilla
Instituto de Ecología Regional, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán–Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Yerba Buena, Argentina
Birendra Bajracharya Birendra Bajracharya
SERVIR Hindu Kush Himalaya, International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Kathmandu, Nepal
Valentin Wallnöfer Valentin Wallnöfer
Center for Advanced Studies, Eurac Research, Bolzano, Italy
James Thornton
GEO Mountains, Mountain Research Initiative, Bern, Switzerland
Moderators
Sarah-Lan Mathez-Stiefel Sarah-Lan Mathez-Stiefel
Associate Editor, Mountain Research and Development | Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern, Switzerland
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
MRD Talk #04
20 July 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CEST/UTC+2
Online

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

Outdoor recreation and nature sports are increasingly popular worldwide. These outdoor activities can contribute greatly to livelihoods in mountain regions. However, they can also lead to habitat degradation, wildlife disturbance, and pollution, thereby harming fragile mountain ecosystems. In this MRD Talk, we explored how science, the private sector, civil society, and global initiatives can help turn the challenges brought by outdoor activities into opportunities for mountain environments and societies.

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Panelists
Léna Gruas
Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
Diana Alexia Gómez Cavieres
Asociación 7a Escalada, Pitumarca, Peru
Jorge Sirvas Milla
Asociación 7a Escalada, Pitumarca, Peru
Tanya Bascombe
European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA), Zug, Switzerland
Ansgar Fellendorf Ansgar Fellendorf
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Vienna, Austria
Moderators
Sarah-Lan Mathez-Stiefel Sarah-Lan Mathez-Stiefel
Associate Editor, Mountain Research and Development | Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern, Switzerland
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