sustainable development
Travelling through Greece's mountain villages, one can get the impression that time moves differently and more slowly. Indeed, despite the progress that has been achieved and the many social, political, and economic changes, which have influenced the world in the last decade, this impression remains acute. The peace and quiet, which formerly contributed to the economic and social...
Mountain regions are fragile ecosystems and an important source of water, energy and biological diversity. Furthermore they are a source of such key resources as minerals, forest and agricultural products, as well as being landscapes for tourism and recreation. As a major ecosystem representing the complex and interrelated ecology of our planet, mountain environments are essential to the...
The natural environment in which we live, and especially attractive and striking natural features, scenic places and wilderness, together with the cultural values of history, tradition, languages and artistic endeavour all help to define a nation. It becomes a duty to sustain this natural and man-made heritage of a country, not only because it bestows identity, induces cooperation, encourages...
The World Mountain Forum (WMF) in June 2000 has three main objectives:
- Raise awareness about the values of mountains worldwide,
- Debate main issues in mountain development and
- Develop a long-term cooperation amongst mountain peoples.
Scotland's mountains are very distinctive. They may not be as extensive or as high as other mountain ranges but the combination of oceanic climate and human influences have created an environment not found anywhere else in the world.
The Cairngorm Mountains were chosen as the most appropriate study area for the purpose of this report. It is one of the...
The evolution of local institutions which manage environmental resources has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of local people and their potential to spearhead the struggle to preserve and enhance the resource base which they understand and which they are dependent upon. Governmental and non-governmental development agencies have increasingly sought to emulate and stimulate the kind...
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