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Mountain Ecosystems for a Resilient Future: Policy Pathways under the CBD and UNFCCC
Explore concrete policy recommendations and a proposed way forward to align global biodiversity and climate change agendas for conserving and sustainably managing mountain ecosystems.
GP2025 IGNITE Stage – Glacier-related disaster risk reduction: Enhancing resilience from mountains to valleys
Join this IGNITE stage presentation that raises awareness of the growing risks of Glacier Lake Outburst Floods due to climate change!
Climate change, agriculture and internal human mobility in the Bhutan Himalayas
This case study examines the effects of climate change on agriculture and human mobility in Bhutan, the adaptation strategies, prevalent barriers and lessons learned.
COP29 – Glacial lake outburst floods and flows: responding to climate change risks related to the world’s glaciers
Date and Time Monday, November 18th, 10:00-11:00 (GMT+4) - Cryosphere Pavilion, Blue Zone Summary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GPuo9FnAWQ In honor of the upcoming...
Transboundary climate risks and adaptation in mountain areas: a brief for Parties and Observers to the UNFCCC
This brief highlights why it is crucial for transboundary climate risks and mountain areas to be accounted for across different negotiation tracks. It also lays out concrete recommendations for UNFCCC Parties and Observers on the road to COP29 and beyond.
LIFE MIDMACC: Mid-mountain adaptation to climate change
Explore the adaptation strategies implemented in the LIFE MIDMACC project - including the introduction of vineyards and forest management techniques, and the restoration of pastures.
Expert Dialogue on Mountains and Climate Change – SBSTA 60
Find out more about the Expert Dialogue on Mountains and Climate Change and related resources on adaptation in mountains!
Adaptation at Altitude – Taking Action in the Mountains
Watch this short documentary in which the Adaptation at Altitude (A@A) team explains the global team's mission and motivation for addressing adaptation issues in the mountains.
Adaptation at Altitude: 4 years of collaborative action in the mountains – synthesis scroll
Explore the 2019-2024 activities and achievements of the Adaptation at Altitude programme in this visual scroll.
The (often) overlooked value of mountains for European citizens
Why are mountain value chains so crucial? How resilient are they to climate change? Learn about the significance of mountain value chains, their role in driving Europe’s sustainable transition and their vulnerability to climatic changes.