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News and views from the 3rd International Forum on Wanter and Food - Issue 1

This publication was produced by IFWF-sponsored reporters from Limpopo, Andes, Mekong, Nile and Ganges river basin (CPWF).

The following articles are part of this:

  • Can Africa feed the world in 2050? River basin have enough water if they are managed well
  • No development without women's decisions in water. Call for more girls and women to participate in and influence the...
Responding to the Challenges of Global Change : Enhancing resilience and supporting adaptation of mountain communities
The impacts of climate change are already becoming evident in the Himalayan region in the form of a higher incidence and intensity of natural disasters. It is increasingly clear that the lives and livelihoods of the people of this region are at risk. Access to water, biodiversity, and environmental services is becoming more and more critical. What is needed, in addition to the mitigation measures...
E-discussion summary: The Young Can Do! Let’s Protect Forests with Our Hands
An e-discussion on ‘The Young Can Do! Let’s Protect Forests with Our Hands’ ran in the APMN discussion list from 29 April to 27 May 2009, attracting 30 contributions. The e-discussion was initiated in response to a news post on a sustainability website in Japan listed on 22 April 2009. Contributions came from a diverse spectrum of participants including academicians, development practitioners,...
Asia-Pacific Mountain Courier: Special issue on youth action for climate change through art Vol 11 No. 2 (2010)
The release of this issue of the Mountain Courier should be seen in the context of youth support. This issue on ‘Youth and Climate Change’ has been compiled to underscore the International Year of Youth (IYY) 2010-2011; the upcoming COP 16 in Cancun, Mexico; and the increasing interest of young people in taking part in activities related to climate change issues. These activities will continue...
Asia-Pacific Mountain Courier: Special issue on youth action for climate change through art Vol 12 No. 1 (2011)
"The Asia Pacific Mountain Network (APMN) is growing at a steady pace. To date, there are 292 organisational and 2,081 individual registered users from 43 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. This shows that stakeholders are recognising more and more the added knowledge value of APMN and the impact the network can have in the wider Asia-Pacific region and beyond to connect, exchange, and...
Global congruence of carbon storage and biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems

Deforestation is a main driver of climate change and biodiversity loss. An incentive mechanism to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) is being negotiated under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Here we use the best available global data sets on terrestrial biodiversity and carbon storage to map and investigate potential synergies between...

Mountain Forum Bulletin Vol. 4 Issue 1 April 2001

Feature Articles:
* Mountain Forum Calls for Action from Its Members
* Mountain Energy and Transport: Challenges for the 21st Century
* Mountains and Energy at the United Nations

Regional Updates:
* Africa
* Asia Pacific
* Europe
* Latin America
* North America
* Global

Mountain Forum Survey Results
Mountain Calendar...

Mountain Forum Bulletin Vol. 3 Issue 2 September 2000

Feature Articles:
* FAO Announces International Year of Mountains in 2002
* Melting of Earth’s Ice Cover Reaches New High
* Special Letter from the Chairman of the Board: Mountain Forum
* Mountains and Forests at the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development
* Mountain Geomorphology and Environments Courses in Higher Education

Regional Updates:...

Mountain Forum Bulletin No.4 Vol. 3 Issue 1 April 2000

Feature Articles:
* Mountain People, Forests, and Trees E-Conference
* Mountain Laws and Peoples E-Conference
* Special Letter from the Chairman of the Board: Mountain Forum

Regional Updates:
* Africa
* Asia Pacific
* Europe
* Latin America
* North America

Global:
* FAO Mountain Programme Update
* Mountain Research and...

Mountain Forum Bulletin No.4 September 1999

Feature Articles:
* FAO Mountain Program
* International Day of Mountains: Discussion Highlights
* Mountains and Global Climate Change
* First MF Council Meeting Scheduled
* MF Conference on the Huemul

Regional Updates:
* Africa
* Asia Pacific
* Europe
* Latin America
* North America
* Global

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