Publications
Compilation of some quotes from different users from Mountain Forum.
Over the years, Mountain Forum has received recognition for its work from several organizations, institutions and individuals. In some cases, this recognition has taken the form of awards, and in others, references have been made to our work in magazines, articles, projects and so on
Mountain areas cover a quarter of the Earth's land surface, with 26 percent of the global population living in them or very close by.
Mountain people and mountain environments are particularly threatened by global environmental change and economic and political forces. A disproportionate number of conflicts occur in mountain regions, and their inhabitants include many of the poorest and most...
The Strategic plan is meant to guide the development of the Mountain Forum (MF) activities in the period 2008‐2011.
The first part of this document outlines the strategy as developed during the strategic planning process in May 2008 in Chambéry, attended by the Mountain Forum Board, representatives of the host institutions, managers of the regional networks and representatives of other SMD...
The past year has been a very intensive one for our global network because of the enormous global challenges and the thorough institutional change process.
More than ever before, in 2009 the world was worried about the effects of climate change and this attention was concentrated at the Copenhagen Conference of Parties in December. During the whole year, as well as at the Copenhagen conference...
In 2008, the new strategy was developed with partners and approved by the Board of Directors. Whereas information sharing and mutual support will remain important pillars, support to strategic policy and advocacy processes was identified as an area for increased attention. On behalf of the Mountain Forum Board I like to thank the Swiss Development Cooperation for supporting the implementation of...
The year 2007 was a year of progress, change and increased collaboration between the networks. As an information and communication network on SMD, it has a focus on the key values of mountains as major sources of water and biodiversity, but also includes empowering local communities to enhance their livelihoods in mountainous areas. It is useful to recall that mountain areas are generally...
As 2006 was Mountain Forumís 10th year anniversary, a number of events were carried out to
celebrate the occasion. A global e-conference, Mountain Forum: The Next 10 years, was held in Spanish and English between March and April in which Mountain Forum members reflected on the organizationals past and present and contributed ideas for our future.
Mountain Forum's visibility has significantly...
Annual Report with information about the Mountain Forum, the highlights of this year, the activities from the Regional Nodes, and finally, the financial report.
This 2004 has opened for the Mountain Forum with a period of reflection, strategic planning, and potential reorientation. In view of defining the network’s long-term vision and adjusting its strategy in line with recent global developments in sustainable mountain development, the Mountain Forum conducted several strategic planning activities with input from a variety of sectors. Based upon...