Exploring Mountain Futures at the American Association of Geographers in Washington, DC

Session Organizers:

Cara Steger,  Colorado State University

Julia Klein,  Colorado State University

Anne Nolin,  University of Nevada

Robin Reid,  Colorado State University

Catherine Tucker,  University of Florida

Specialty Group Sponsorship:  Mountain Geography Specialty Group; Cultural and Political Ecology SG; Spatial analysis and modeling SG.

In this session, we invite speakers and participants whose work is addressing sustainability challenges in mountain social-ecological systems worldwide.  We invite researchers using a variety of tools and especially those using a combination of approaches (e.g. social-ecological systems modeling, empirical case studies, participatory approaches, remote sensing, local knowledge, citizen science, ecosystem service assessment, nature-based solutions) to address issues facing mountain environments and people, with impacts beyond the mountains themselves.   We seek to identify innovative partnerships, processes, and tools that can advance the research and practice for transforming towards sustainable mountain futures.  We hope to share studies, experiences and lessons from diverse mountain sites worldwide.

We are hosting:

Three sessions of speakers, from 8 am to 2:30 pm

One panel discussion from 3-4:30

Social Gathering from 5-7 pm at Lebanese Taverna, 2641 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008