PhD opportunity | Snow sintering in Antarctica 2018-05-31 10:28:41
The University Grenoble Alpes, France, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology at Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland, are leading European Universities and active in research on extreme environme
GEO-GNOME: Status & Scoping Workshop in Bern 23-25 May 2018 2018-05-28 14:26:42
The Group on Earth Observations Global Network for Observation and Information in Mountain Environments (GEO-GNOME) is a GEO Work Programme Initiative that seeks to connect and facilitate access to di
Call for Submissions | Remote Sensing Special Issue on Glaciers 2018-05-25 17:17:13
Submissions to the recently launched MDPI Remote Sensing Special Issue on 'Remote Sensing of Glaciers at Global and Regional Scales' are now open. The Remote Sensing Special Issue on 'Remote Sens
Call for Abstracts | Caucasus Mountain Forum 2018 2018-05-17 12:28:26
Designed to be a meeting place for scientists, policymakers, and practitioners from the Caucasus region and beyond, the Caucasus Mountain Forum 2018 will serve as a basis for shaping the regionâ€
Scholarship Opportunity | MSc in Sustainable Mountain Development 2018-05-09 11:26:21
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in Scotland is offering a scholarship to cover the tuition fees for its MSc in Sustainable Mountain Development. Application deadline is 31 May.&
Call for Abstracts | 5th Forum Carpaticum 2018-05-07 09:58:25
The conference will cover a wide range of topics related to sustainability in the Carpathians, including land cover and land-use change, renewable energy, and climate change vulnerability. Abstracts m
External Reviewers Sought for IPBES Global Assessment 2018-04-26 10:39:44
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites experts to register to review its global assessment.
The IPBES assessment wil
EGU General Assembly 2018 | Mountain Highlights 2018-04-26 09:35:39
The European Geosciences Union General Assembly took place earlier this month, bringing over 15,000 scientists from across the world together in Vienna. Of the sessions convened, over 100 had a mounta
30 Years of HADES: Diving Beneath the Surface of Swiss Hydrology 2018-04-25 09:37:16
March this year marked a significant Swiss anniversary: 30 years since the launch of project HADES. But although a name shared with the Greek god of the underworld might evoke images of darkness and
Call for Abstracts | 2018 Mountain Climate Conference 2018-04-20 16:32:03
This year's Mountain Climate Conference theme is 'Anticipating Climate Change Impacts in Mountains: Embracing Variability.' Abstract submission is open until 2 July 2018. Taking place in Colorad
SNAPP Calls for Proposals to Fund Science to Solutions Teams 2018-04-20 15:14:14
The Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) is inviting funding proposals for interdisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based solutions to the most critical challenges facing humans a
Registration Now Open | Expert Reviewers Sought for IPCC SROCC 2018-04-19 14:17:21
This review is a vital part of the IPCC assessment process, and aims to include the broadest possible scientific perspective. The MRI encourages the mountain research community to get involved by regi
MOOC | Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern 2018-04-17 13:39:17
This massive open online course (MOOC) will explore climate change in mountain regions, its impacts on the quality and quantity of water in mountain regions, and the risks related to changing wat
MRI Among Experts Selected for IPCC Sixth Assessment Report 2018-04-16 10:18:00
The report will provide up-to-date knowledge on all aspects of climate change, supporting policymakers, international climate change negotiators, and other key stakeholders in their future decision-ma
Call for Abstracts | Mountains 2018 2018-04-13 12:50:43
Abstract submission is now open for Mountains 2018, an exciting platform for knowledge exchange and discussion on the topic of sustainable development in mountain regions. Mountains 2018 takes pl
Applications Open | Himalayan University Consortium Academy 2018 2018-04-11 14:20:34
The Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Academy aims to provide opportunities for young researchers to engage in cross-disciplinary scholarship, and to foster a new generation of transformational le
Call for Abstracts | International Snow Science Workshop 2018 2018-04-06 15:18:17
The international snow science community will gather in Innsbruck, Austria, 7-12 October to discuss topics such as avalanche forecasting, technological innovation, and snow risk strategies.The Interna
Join MIREN's Global Trail Survey 2018-04-05 10:25:50
The Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN) is performing a global survey of invasive plant species distributions along mountain trails - and they need your help!MIREN is calling on mountain scient
A Warm Welcome to the MRI’s New Scientific Officer 2018-04-01 13:55:19
Dr. Aino Kulonen holds a Masters from the University of Helsinki, where she specialized in biogeography and arctic vegetation, and a PhD from the University of Bergen. In her PhD thesis, she studied p
African Mountain Research Times - April 2018 2018-04-01 12:49:41
AfroMont is a communication and networking organisation interested in researching the science-policy and science-diplomacy issues relating to African mountains and sustainable mountain development.Thi
African Mountain Research Times - May 2018 2018-04-01 12:49:41
AfroMont is a communication and networking organisation interested in researching the science-policy and science-diplomacy issues relating to African mountains and sustainable mountain development and
March 2018 | Spring Forward 2018-03-29 14:15:11
Spring is in the air, and with it a fresh burst of energy and activity for us here at the MRI coordination office!Earlier this month, the MRI’s Principle Investigators met with me in Bern to continu
Co-funded Small Grants Program for the Americas 2018-03-28 15:04:41
This small grants program from the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research aims to link science and policy to achieve social-ecological sustainability and human welfare goals.
The Inter-
Internship Opportunity at GRID-Arendal 2018-03-26 13:34:10
Are you a student interested in a career addressing climate and environmental changes in mountain regions? Then a Student Internship at GRID-Arendal could be an excellent opportunity.For its interns
REMINDER: Special Issue of Remote Sensing on Mountain Remote Sensing 2018-03-22 09:42:05
Remote Sensing, an open access journal about the science and application of remote sensing technology, is inviting submissions for a special issue focused on mountains.Through the Mountain Remote
Call for Abstracts: Climate Change in Mountainous Areas 2018-03-12 09:16:41
The European Meteorological Society will hold its annual meeting 3-7 September 2018 in Budapest, Hungary. The OPCC (Pyrenees Climate Change Observatory), as co-conveners of the session 'Climate Change
Call for Participation | Functional Ecology of Alpine Soils 2018-03-05 12:47:13
This study forms part of a UK NERC-funded fellowship at Lancaster University, entitled ‘The resistance and resilience of mountain soils in the face of change’.
The primary focus of this call is t
Africa - February 2018 2018-02-21 10:10:23
AfroMont, an online knowledge-sharing platform, was initiated in 2007 by the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) in Switzerland to focus attention on the diverse issues and challenges facing the moun
AfroMont News - March 2018 2018-02-21 10:10:23
AfroMont is a communication and networking organisation interested in researching the science-policy and science-diplomacy issues relating to African mountains and sustainable mountain development a
Steps Towards SROCC | IPCC Authors Meet in Ecuador 2018-02-20 17:12:00
The IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate, or SROCC, came another step closer to being realized this month as authors met for an intensive few days in Quito – MRI E
Swiss Polar Day 2018 2018-02-17 15:35:00
Taking place in Zurich in April this year, Swiss Polar Day is an opportunity for researchers to learn about current developments in international polar sciences, help define new priorities for Swiss
February 2018 | From Switzerland to Ecuador 2018-02-15 20:58:59
Welcome to the February edition of the MRI Global Newsletter.
This month we've been in Quito, Ecuador, where MRI Executive Director Carolina Adler participated in the second lead author meeting for t
WSSF Announces Grant Programmes for Early-Career Researchers 2018-02-15 13:52:08
Two grant programmes for early-career researchers wishing to attend the 2018 World Social Science Forum have been announced. The World Social Science Forum (WSSF) aims to provide a platform for rese
Have your say on the future of mountain pastoralism! 2018-02-14 16:17:00
Euromontana is undertaking a survey on pastoralism and permanent grasslands in the European mountains in order to compare sustainable management practices.Pastoralism - the raising of livest
Geography and XXI Century Challenges | IGU Thematic Conference 2018-01-29 13:18:00
Taking place 4-6 June 2018 in Moscow, this thematic conference's rich and varied programme has plenty to offer the mountain research community.
Held under the auspices of the International Geog
Polar Access Fund Launched 2018-01-26 10:55:23
The Swiss Polar Institute has launched a new funding instrument to support early-career scientists to take field trips to polar regions.The Polar Access Fund is open to any doctoral student or ea
Hope Against Hazards 2018-01-25 16:09:44
A new technical document from GAPHAZ aims to provide clear guidance on the assessment of hazards related to glaciers and permafrost – thereby protecting the lives and livelihoods of people living in
Call for Submissions | Climate Change Responses 2018-01-22 11:34:21
The journal Climate Change Responses is now accepting submissions for a special thematic series on 'Mechanisms underlying dynamics of montane ecosystems and species in an era of climate variability an
Call for Applications | IRDR Young Scientists Program 2018-01-19 12:22:38
Young researchers are encouraged to contribute to innovative research in the field of disaster risk through this exciting, capacity building Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) program. I
Call for Abstracts | Symposium on Livestock Farming in Mountain Areas 2018-01-18 15:07:23
In June 2018, the Free University of Bolzano and Eurac Research Center will hold a symposium in Italy exclusively focused on the topic of mountain livestock farming. Abstract submissions are now invit
New issue of eco.mont now available 2018-01-15 15:26:00
The January issue of this open-access journal reflects on many aspects of protected mountain areas, including tourism, economic development, and biodiversity.This latest edition of eco.mont: Jour
Call for Symposia | Mountains 2018 - Deadline Extended! 2018-01-12 11:11:22
The II International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions, part of Mountains 2018, invites proposals for symposia until 25 February 2018. Taking place in Nova Friburg
Call for Papers | Global Mountains Conference 2018-01-05 12:30:08
Last chance to submit your paper for the Global Mountains Conference at the University of Cambridge, which takes place this summer and aims to bring together conceptions of mountains as both subj
New Publications | Recent research on Patagonian glacial lakes 2018-01-03 17:18:00
Two new studies on glacial lakes in the Patagonian Andes provide observations and further insights on the effects of climate change in the region, from formartion of new glacial lakes to changes in
Africa - January 2018 2018-01-01 10:33:00
Call for SDG Labs AfricaDo you have an idea for how to spark sustainable transformations in Africa and around the world? The organisers of the upcoming 'Seedbeds of Transformation: the role of science
January 2018 | An Exciting Year Ahead 2018-01-01 10:09:00
Happy New Year! We hope you have had a good start to 2018.
Here at the MRI Coordination Office we have a busy year ahead, with many developments planned. These will be unveiled over the course
Season’s Greetings from the MRI Office – December 2017 2017-12-21 16:39:53
A very happy holiday season from all of us here at the MRI Coordination Office.
We are delighted to report that we conclude 2017 with a bang! Earlier this month, the MRI w
Save the Date! International Mountain Conference 2019 2017-12-21 16:29:28
The International Mountain Conference 2019 (IMC 2019) will focus particularly on the responses of mountains to climate change, and their resilience as social-ecological systems.If you would like to co
Call for Submissions | Water Stewardship in Mining Regions 2017-12-21 14:46:28
The international peer-reviewed and open-access journal Water has issued a call for submissions for a special issue on 'Water Stewardship in Mining Regions.'Water is one of the most significant issues
New Roads in Rome | The MRI Science Leadership Council Meeting 2017-12-21 13:55:58
Following a year of exciting developments for the MRI, its Science Leadership Council came together in Rome 8-9 December to evaluate progress, review objectives, and set new priorities for 2018 and be
Striking Up New Mountain Partnerships 2017-12-20 11:45:51
Elected to the Steering Committee of the Mountain Partnership at its fifth Global Meeting in December, the MRI looks forward to fruitful collaboration towards achieving the shared goal of sustainable
Asia - December 2017 2017-12-19 13:50:00
RESILIENT HINDU KUSH HIMALAYA: DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ASIA At a conference in Kathmandu organized by ICIMOD and the Government of Nepal, experts renewed the call fo
Europe - December 2017 2017-12-18 16:22:00
HORIZON 2020 - SCIENCE WITH AND FOR SOCIETY 2018Taking place in Brussels on 29 January 2018, a brokerage event may be of interest and relevance to members of the 'Science with and for Society' researc
Africa - December 2017 2017-12-18 10:07:11
AfroMont Mountain Research and News Digest, December 2017
AfroMont, a knowledge sharing platform, was initiated in 2007 by the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) to focus research attention on the
New Publication | Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment 2017-12-14 10:33:49
A new article from the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (GMBA) reviews existing knowledge and knowledge gaps on mountain biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human well-being under global ch
Call for Papers | Nature Sustainability 2017-12-13 15:00:35
Launching in January 2018, Nature Sustainability is a brand new, online only journal that will cover studies of sustainability issues, their policy dimensions, and possible solutions. In order to he
ForumAlpinum 2018 | Call for Contributions 2017-11-29 16:39:51
ForumAlpinum has issued a call for contributions to its 2018 edition exploring the topic 'Alpine Water - Common Good or Source of Conflicts?' Changing environmental and climatic conditions and g
Africa - November 2017 2017-11-28 09:23:51
AfroMont Mountain Research and News Digest, November 2017
AfroMont, a knowledge sharing platform, was initiated in 2007 by the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) to focus research attention on the
MRI in Japan | SLC Members Fly the Flag for Mountains 2017-11-26 16:31:00
In November, two MRI Science Leadership Council (SLC) members headed to Japan to attend key events on mountain science and disaster risk.
Representing the MRI at the International Symposiu
Last Chance to Register | INARCH Workshop 2017-11-24 17:07:00
8 - 9 February 2018, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, GermanyINARCH, a global collaborative research initiative in mountain hydrology, will be holding its third annual workshop at the Environmen
Horizon 2020 funding opportunities for 2018-2020 2017-11-23 16:02:39
The European Commission is investing in new solutions to societal challenges and breakthrough innovation. Last October, the European Commission announced that it will invest €30 billion of EU resear
Call for Papers | Mountain Research and Development 2017-11-22 17:23:00
The international, peer-reviewed journal Mountain Research and Development (MRD), in collaboration with MRI, has issued a call for papers for a focus issue on 'Adaptation to Climate Change and Susta
Call for Sessions | ECSA Conference 2018 2017-11-22 15:34:07
Why do citizens collaborate? What is their motivation to volunteer? Are they developing a deeper interest and engagement in science? These and other questions will be at the heart of the S
Global Assessments | IPCC, IPBES, and UNISDR 2017-11-21 22:20:00
November saw a number of important developments related to the global assessments.
Earlier this month, a call was issued for review and synthesis papers on climate change adaptation f
Call for Abstracts, Sessions, and Registrations | Other Conferences 2017-11-20 06:35:32
A number of other conferences are calling for your participation and contributions. Discover how you can get involved in The European Geosciences Union General Assembly, the 4th Sustainable Summits
Join the GLF Youth Ambassador Program 2017-11-16 15:12:00
The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) invites early career researchers to participate in its innovative social media outreach mentoring and internship project.The GLF aims to accelerate action towards the
Call for Experts | UNCCD Science-Policy Interface 2017-11-15 13:10:24
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification is inviting experts to apply to become members and observers of its Science-Policy Interface (SPI). Established in 2013, the SPI aims to promote
Call for Sessions | Thinking Mountains 2018 2017-11-09 12:54:49
Thinking Mountains is a triennial interdisciplinary mountain studies summit that promotes dialogue about mountain places, peoples, and activities.
Thinking Mountains 2018 will take place
Europe - November 2017 2017-11-04 11:44:23
HORIZON 2020 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2018-2020Last October, the European Commission announced that it will invest €30 billion of EU research and innovation funding in the Horizon 2020 programme
Call for postgraduate students: Afromontane Research Unit 2017-10-30 10:17:24
The Afromontane Research Unit (ARU) is announcing a call for postgraduate students at all levels of study (Honours, Masters and Doctoral). The ARU is looking for outstanding students to contribute to
Cryosphere Remote Sensing Training Course 2018 2017-10-27 17:03:49
11 - 16 June 2018, Longyearbyen, Svalbard.As part of the Earth Observation (EO) Science for Society – Scientific Exploitation element of EOEP-5 program, the European Space Agency (ESA) is organ
Call for input: Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) 2019 2017-10-27 12:05:26
The GSDR is being drafted by an independent group of scientists (IGS), supported by a task team of six UN-system agencies. As part of its outreach efforts, the IGS is soliciting inputs from a div
The world’s mountains at your fingertips 2017-10-25 15:57:17
A new tool gives the most detailed view yet of the world’s mountains – and is as close as your computer or mobile phone. Mountains occupy between 12 and 31 percent of the land surface of the
PEGASUS Workshop | 30 November 2017 2017-10-25 13:30:09
Join the PEGASUS team in Vienna for a workshop exploring the potential for provision of public goods by farming and forestry in remote and marginal areas, including mountainsThis one day event aims to
PhD opportunity at the University of Sheffield 2017-10-25 08:47:31
The University of Sheffield is offering a PhD project on the storage and release of legacy atmospheric pollutants from mountain glaciers
This project will quantify a potentially major unknown global
