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International Conference ‘Mountains: Biodiversity, landscapes and cultures
Take part in this international conference to engage with experts, share insights, and contribute to a sustainable future for mountain regions worldwide. The conference will cover global mountain biodiversity, ecological problems, mountain cultures, and mountain tourism & economic impacts.
Diversity, structure and dynamics of tropical montane forests: Insights from permanent-plot monitoring in the Venezuelan Andes
Explore monitoring data from two mountain ranges of the Venezuelan Andes and understand what the results mean for their future sustainable management and conservation in this journal article.
Colombia publishes Guidelines for Hydroclimatic Monitoring in High Mountains
Learn about Colombia's updated strategy for integrated monitoring in ecosystems of the High Andes and the importance of participatory monitoring
Adapting to transboundary risks in mountain regions
Explore solutions on the A@A Solutions Portal that have been implemented either across borders or in multiple countries with shared borders in this Adaptation at Altitude brief.
Andes Regional Dialogue 3: Conservation, restoration and production
The third of the Andes Regional Dialogues explores conservation, restoration and land management. Learn more about how to get involved!
Andes Regional Dialogue 2: Integrated knowledge management
Join the second Andes Regional Dialogue to learn more about regional approaches to knowledge management and socio-environmental monitoring.
Promoting the Science-Policy dialogue: the Andean Mountain Initiative meets the Socio-Environmental Monitoring Networks of the Andes
How can science-policy dialogues strengthen adaptation and sustainable development in the Andes? Learn more in this summary of the meeting between the Andean Mountain Initiative and the socio-environmental monitoring networks of the Andes.
Leave No Mountain Behind: The Synthesis Series – Scaling ecosystem restoration and protection: challenges and promising solutions
This synthesis examines the solutions in the Adaptation at Altitude Solutions Portal that have direct or indirect benefits on restoration and sustainable management of ecosystems. It also looks at common factors that have brought about success in these projects, such as inclusive decision-making, collaboration across different sectors, and providing tools, data, and infrastructure to local communities.
The high Andean basins face climate change: Results from seven case studies on vulnerability
Explore an analysis of available information on the vulnerability of hydrographic basins to climate change at the Andean continental level. The study analyzes seven basins, one for each Andean country, an includes a situational diagnosis and recommendations for reducing climate vulnerability in the Andes, as well as the identification of knowledge gaps and priority work issues for adaptation in the region.
Webinar: Women move mountains in adapting to climate change
Watch this International Mountain Day webinar which focused on how to promote gender-responsive climate action in mountain areas. Learn more about the role of women in climate action, best practice examples and key lessons learnt.