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National Environment Act, Uganda: sustainable management of mountain areas
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Law No. 85-30 on development and protection of mountains and Law No. 2016-1888 on the modernization, development and protection of mountain territories, France
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Law of Georgia on Development of High Mountainous Regions (No. 4036-RS)
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Law no. 2026, Tajikistan: protection of glaciers
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The Water Act, Bhutan: sustainable water management
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Law 1930 on Páramos, Colombia: sustainable ecosystem management
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Latest Resources and Events
7th Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership -Adaptation at Altitude: connecting the world’s mountains for knowledge exchange and climate action
Event: 26/03/2026 – 13:00 (UTC +02:00) – 14:30 (UTC +02:00)
26 March 2026, 13:00-14:30 CET This side event was held in person during the 7th Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership, hosted in Andorra de la Vella. Aim The main…
Redefining the meaning of “at a glacial pace”
As part of the “Glaciers in the spotlight” series, read Rosie Witton’s story about the potential for “last chance” tourism to the world’s rapidly retreating glaciers to help rouse support…
New Infographic Illuminates the Crisis and Cultural Value of Andean Glaciers
This International Year for the Conservation of Glaciers, and coinciding with the celebration of Mountain Day, the Andean Mountain Initiative (AMI) has released a vital new resource: the fifth installment…
Open Day for the MOUNTAINSIDE International Master’s Degree
Event: 25/03/2026 – 17:00
Join the open day for the MOUNTAINSIDE International Masters Degree!
The 2023 South Lhonak Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: Insights, lessons and recommendations
This brief on the key lessons from the Sikkim, India, 2023 glacial lake outburst flood highlights the importance of early warning systems, hazard assessments, and risk reduction management in the…
The voices of glaciers: a human chronicle of ice, loss, and resilience
Explore the testimonies of individuals whose lives are intimately connected to tropical glaciers in the Andes, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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