Adaptation at Altitude Programme

Explore the UNEP Mountains in Motion report looking at mountains as global intersections.

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.

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."

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.

Explore the testimonies of individuals whose lives are intimately connected to tropical glaciers in the Andes, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Learn about laws and policies that support climate change adaptation efforts in mountains in this series of 'legislative solutions'.

Learn how the shrinking glaciers of Mount Kenya are reshaping the lives, livelihoods, and cultural identities of local communities in this UNEP blog.

Climate data from Mount Kilimanjaro has been quietly recording the story of a warming world. Read this blog to find out more.