INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY - 11 December 2024
The Global Geoparks Network encourages the 213 UNESCO Global Geoparks to join the celebration!
UNESCO Global Geoparks are using the opportunity of the International Mountain Day 2024 to promote their mountains, some of the most interesting geological heritage features in their territory which create the conditions for a wide spectrum of life forms.
The theme of this year's celebration is "Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation and youth", an opportunity to promote the contribution of the Geoparks towards territorial heritage management and sustainable development for mountainous communities!
Over centuries, mountain communities have developed solutions to adapt to their harsh environments, deal with climate change, reduce poverty and protect or restore biodiversity and ecosystems in mountain regions.
International Mountain Day 2024 aims to focus on innovative solutions, fostering adaptation strategies and empowering youth for a sustainable future.
Innovation is essential for addressing complex mountain-related issues. It encompasses technological advancements, such as digital solutions for monitoring and conservation, as well as creative problem-solving such as climate-smart agriculture and novel approaches to livelihoods, resource management and financing.
As climate change exacerbates environmental pressures on mountains, adaptation becomes imperative for building resilience and reducing vulnerability.
Adaptation strategies tailored to geohazards, mountain ecosystems and communities include solutions such as ecosystem-based approaches to disaster risk reduction and the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems.
The active, meaningful and inclusive participation of youth in decision-making is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of mountain solutions.
Young people are committed to climate action, gender equality, social justice, innovation, the promotion of culture, and inclusion.
The Global Geoparks Network celebrates the International Mountain Day 2024 in the 213 UNESCO Global Geoparks around the globe and promotes the contribution of the Geoparks to their local communities offering decent work and quality employment for young persons, universal and accessible training, capacity building and awareness raising activities and entrepreneurship opportunities that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of mountain resources.
The Global Geoparks Network celebrates the International Mountain Day 2024 as an opportunity for exchanging knowledge, showcasing best practices and mobilizing collective action. By embracing innovation, adaptation, youth empowerment, and collaborative approaches, UNESCO Global Geoparks can pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient future for mountain communities and ecosystems.
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