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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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 for actions limiting climate change.
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 of its "Infografías de los Andes" series, titled "Glaciers in the Andes."
Open Day for the MOUNTAINSIDE International Master’s Degree
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 face of growing climate-related hazards. Zoï contributed to content development and designed the brief.