Sustainable Mountain Development: North American Report

This report begins with brief descriptions of North America’s major mountain ranges. Next, it explores some of the critical issues they face. The 11 themes discussed are:

• water
• glaciers
• minerals
• biodiversity
• climate change
• encroachment/wildland-urban interface
• conservation/protected areas
• recreation/ecotourism
• mountain events
• mineral extraction
• poverty/wealth discrepancies

Finally, the report highlights institutional/organizational initiatives on sustainable mountain development that are taking place within North America.