Mountain Forum: A Global Network for Mountain Communities, Environment and Sustainable Development

Mountain Forum is a global network of individuals and organisations concerned with the well being of mountain people, their environments and cultures. more >>

News

	Nepal: Himalaya - Changing Landscapes photo exhibition draws attention to the impacts of climate change in the Himalayan region
	Scientists uncover 1,224 different species in first ever inventory of life at the poles
	US: Glacial erosion changes internal mountain structure, responses to plate tectonics
	UN to seek more protection for endangered animals
	China, Japan to cooperate more in energy conservation
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Online Library

	Keeping our promises: Delivering education for all - HM Treasury, UK, et al
	Reducing the risk of disasters – Helping to achieve sustainable poverty reduction in a vulnerable world: A DFID policy paper - Department for International Development (DFID)
	Development works 52 weeks a year - Department for International Development (DFID)
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Upcoming Events

	‘Himalaya - Changing Landscapes’ outdoor photo exhibition at Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square 02.12.2008 - 08.12.2008
	Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World - 9th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment 08.12.2008 - 10.12.2008
	SWOMM 2008 - Scientific Workshop on Mountain Mobility and Transport 11.12.2008 - 11.12.2008

Featured Members

Mr. Benedicto Quito Sánchez for his good work as Programme Coordinator of Broad Initiatives for Negros Development (BIND) and for his tireless advocacy work for sustainable mountain development in the Philippines. Read more about him or contact him here.

ClimateHimalaya , a network of climate change professionals, for successfully organising an e-conference on climate change and the Himalayan glaciers in 2007. Read more about this organisation or contact it here.

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Individuals
Organisations

4535 individuals from 120 countries and 479 organisations from 72 countries are currently registered with Mountain Forum.

Mountain Forum News

	International Mountain Day 2008 website launched!
	Mountain Forum Strategy Plan (2008 – 2011) released
	Best 'Mountains and People' Photos Awarded in Kathmandu
	The July 2008 issue of the MF Bulletin goes online!
	Results: The Global Digital Photo Contest 2008
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THEME

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Food security

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Mountain Partnership

The Mountain Partnership - an international alliance of countries, IGOs and major groups - acts both as a tool and a framework in which to enhance long-term cooperation and commitment to sustainable mountain development. more >>