Latest Past Events

MRD Talk #1: Climate change adaptation in mountains: How to close the gap between policies and local realities?

Online

Despite major efforts to promote adaptation actions, gaps between policies and local responses persist and limit effective pathways toward more resilient mountain communities. Emilie Dupuits and Graham McDowell will present their findings on these rifts and discuss their recommendations with Kevin Kinusu, Managing Director of Africa Bioenergy Programs Limited, and Nona Budoyan, Head of the [...]

Sustainable mountain tourism and food systems to support recovery from COVID-19 in mountains

Friday, 5 November 2021 at 18.30-19.45 (UK time) – Skomer (Multimedia Studio 2) and online“Sustainable mountain tourism and food systems to support recovery from COVID-19 in mountains”This side event will discuss the role of sustainable tourism and natural resource management for climate change adaptation in mountain regions. Speakers will present concrete experiences of mountain communities’ [...]