We are all mountain people

Whether we live at sea level or at the highest elevations, we are all mountain people. We are connected to mountains and are affected by mountains in more ways than we can imagine. Mountains provide most of the world's fresh water, harbour as much or more biodiversity than any other areas and are home to at least one in ten people. Yet, war, poverty, hunger, climate change and environmental degradation are threatening the web of life that mountains support. The International Year of Mountains is an opportunity to take steps to protect mountain ecosystems, to promote peace and stability in mountain regions and to help mountain people attain their goals and aspirations. By taking care of the world's mountains, we help to ensure the long-term security and survival of all that is connected to them, including ourselves. more...

The UN Resolution |
Report of UN Secretary-General on IYM 2002
2002 Tokyo Declaration for the International Year of Mountains

The year 2002 was designated by the United Nations as the International Year of Mountains. The year is a worldwide celebration of mountain communities with a focus on mountain sustainable development more...

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