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EPFL researchers make a key discovery on how alpine streams work 2019-03-22 10:07:57 An Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) study has showed that until now, scientists have been substantially underestimating how quickly gases are exchanged between mountain streams and th
Call for Abstracts | ICRC-CORDEX 2019 2019-03-21 13:01:41 The International Conference on Regional Climate – Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment 2019 (ICRC-CORDEX 2019) has issued a call for abstracts, with many sessions cove
Actors’ Diversity Increases the Resilience of Social-Ecological Systems to Global Change 2019-03-19 13:43:34 Biodiversity has been shown to increase the resilience of ecosystems to global change. But what fosters the resilience of social-ecological systems? MRI Principal Investigator Adrienne Grêt-Regamey i
IPROMO 2019 Summer School: Landscape Approach for Enhancing Mountain Resilience 2019-03-15 14:01:22 Call for applications for the twelfth International Programme on Research and Training on Sustainable Management of Mountain Areas (IPROMO), jointly organized by the Mountain Partnership Sec
Call for Papers | Mountain Landscapes: Protected Areas, Ecosystem Services, and Future Challenges 2019-03-14 10:15:58 The journal Ecosystem Services has issued a call for papers for a new Special Issue on 'Mountain Landscapes: Protected Areas, Ecosystem Services, and Future Challenges' that aims to address impor
Authors of IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere meet in Russia 2019-03-01 15:03:23 Experts nominated by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) are meeting in Russia this week, 4-8 March 2019, to further develop the Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere i
New Publication | Urbanizing the Alps: Densification Strategies for High-Altitude Villages 2019-02-28 12:54:36 A new book by Fiona Pia, architect and doctor of science EPFL, undertakes a focused analysis of various representative models of high-altitude towns and mobility systems in order to develop tools with
IPCC launches fifth round of Scholarship Awards 2019-02-28 12:13:42 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has launched a call for applications for the 5th round of scholarship awards. The call runs from 22 February to 22 March 2019. The IPCC wil
Call for Nominations | IACS Early Career Scientist Award 2019-02-27 19:20:21 The International Association for Cryospheric Sciences is soliciting nominations for its Early Career Scientist Award. The deadline for nominations is 1 March 2019. The International Association
Landmark study warns two degree temperature rise could melt third of Himalayan glaciers 2019-02-27 17:00:08 The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment finds that even if carbon emissions are dramatically cut and global warming is limited to 1.5 degrees, over a third of glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region wil
3. Tagung Parkforschung Schweiz / 3e colloque Recherche sur les Parcs Suisses 2019-02-26 12:24:38 For the third time, the Swiss Academy of Sciences is organizing a national conference on research within the framework 'Park Research Switzerland.' The aim of the conference is to show which topics ar
Call for Papers | Mediating Mountains 2019-02-25 22:09:22 The 46th International Conference of the Austrian Association for American Studies has issued a call for panels and individual papers that explore the conference theme of 'Mediating Mountains.' T
Call for Papers | Sustainability Special Issue on Agritourism in Mountain Regions 2019-02-22 17:09:54 The journal Sustainability, an international peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, is calling for papers for a Special Issue exploring the topic of agritourism in mountains. The deadline for s
Professor Bruno Messerli, 1931-2019 2019-02-21 16:03:55 It is with sadness that we share news of the death of one of the MRI's earliest supporters, Professor Bruno Messerli, who passed away at the beginning of February. Bruno was an inspiring leader and sc
Input Invited on the Biodiversity post-2020 Agenda 2019-02-20 18:14:16 The Convention on Biological Diversity is in the process of collecting inputs for the development of a post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The mountain research community are encouraged to provid
Call for Participation | MRI Mountain Governance Survey 2019-02-19 14:30:25 A Mountain Research Initiative survey is looking for insights into the major challenges for mountain governance, and what is being done to foster sustainability in the world’s mountains.The MRI
Advanced International Course on Social Innovation in Rural Areas 2019-02-14 11:25:24 A one-week training course will be organised in the framework of the H2020 EU-funded project Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza, 18-22 N
Call for Abstracts | Chilean Society of the Cryosphere Annual Meeting 2019-02-11 21:29:21 The Chilean Society of the Cryosphere invites researchers, professionals, and students both in Chile and abroad to its 2019 Annual Meeting. The deadline for abstracts is 15 March. The C
Proceedings ForumAlpinum 2018 Now Online 2019-01-31 15:48:14 The proceedings of the ForumAlpinum 2018 and the 7th Water Conference of the Alpine Convention have been published and are now available online.Entitled Alpine Water – Common Good or Source of Confl
IMC 2019 Students4Students Summer School 2019-01-31 11:53:51 PhD students! Don't miss the opportunity to attend the International Mountain Conference 2019 Students4Students Summer School. Abstracts must be submitted by 14 February 2019. The International M
Making Sure Mountains Matter at IPCC Lead Author Meeting 2019-01-30 18:16:54 Earlier this month, experts from IPCC Working Group II came together in Durban, South Africa to begin preparing their contribution to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). Among them were representa
Call for Papers: Mountain Biodiversity and Sustainable Development 2019-01-30 12:31:57 The journal Mountain Research and Development has issued a call for papers that contribute to a better understanding of the interrelationship between global change, mountain biodiversity, and hum
Call for Chapters | Mountain Landscapes in Transition 2019-01-25 20:03:23 Chapter submissions focusing on changing mountain environments in response to climate change and/or land use change are invited. The book 'Mountain Landscapes in Transition: Effects of Land Use and Cl
IMC 2019 | Final Call for Abstracts 2019-01-25 17:32:00 The deadline to submit your abstract for the International Mountain Conference 2019 is fast approaching! All abstracts must be received by 14 February 2019. The International Mountain Conferenc
Andean Glacier and Water Atlas Launched 2019-01-25 15:18:03 A new publication maps the retreat of Andean glaciers and the associated loss of the glacier meltwater relied upon by millions – and proposes several measures to address this imminent challenge. MRI
Mountain Research and Development Vol 38, No 4: Food Security and Sustainable Development in Mountains 2019-01-25 09:38:34 The latest issue of the journal Mountain Research and Development looks at why mountain people might be more vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition than their average fellow citizens, and explores
MRI Call for Synthesis Workshops 2019 2018-12-19 19:46:26 As part of its mission, the MRI provides funding contributions for synthesis workshops that bring together global change researchers to address specific topics of interest to the mountain research com
International Mountain Science and the 2030 Agenda 2018-12-14 19:04:56 Since 2015, the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become a global blueprint to address global challenges and achieve a “better and more sustainable future for all” –
New Publication | Adaptation Action and Research in Glaciated Mountain Systems 2018-12-13 09:51:55 What’s going on with climate change adaptation in glaciated mountain regions? Is it enough to meet the challenge of climate change? Find out in this new paper in Global Environmental Change.A new st
Mountains Matter in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Cycle 2018-12-11 08:22:17 Representatives from ICIMOD and the MRI to co-lead the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report’s Cross-Chapter Paper on Mountains.What happens in mountains directly affects one fourth of the world’s populati
Onwards and Upwards on the Edge of the Alps 2018-11-30 18:50:21 Following a year of exciting developments for the MRI, its Science Leadership Council met in Aeschi, Switzerland, 8-11 November to evaluate progress, review objectives, and set new priorities for 2019
African Mountain Research Times - November 2018 2018-11-30 17:45:19 AfroMont is a communication and networking organisation interested in research and policy relating to African mountains. Afromont aims to highlight experiences from research, field projects and innova
Resilience and Transformation in Mountain Communities and Ecosystems at WMF 2018 2018-11-30 14:05:39 As part of the official programme of the World Mountain Forum, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 23-26 October 2018, the thematic track ‘Resilience & Transformation in Mountain Communities and Ecosys
Enhancing visibility and positioning of mountains in IPCC assessment processes 2018-11-29 14:55:01 Jointly hosted by MRI and University of Zürich, the workshop ‘Enhancing visibility and positioning of mountains in the global IPCC related processes’ was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on 21 – 22
Call for Papers | Water, Tourism, and the Mountain 2018-11-28 16:45:37 This special volume of the Revue de géographie alpine/Journal of Alpine Research will examine the relationship between tourism and water resource management in mountain contexts.
IUGG General Assembly Montreal 8-18 July 2019 2018-11-26 15:11:31 The 27th General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics IUGG will take place in Montreal, Canada 8-18 July 2019, and also marks the 100th anniversary of IUGG.The programme promi
Call for Your Participation: Expert Review of IPCC SROCC 2018-11-22 14:25:42 The Second Order Draft of the IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC) has been made available for expert review. For the scientific community, this is the last op
Call for Data | World Glacier Monitoring Service 2018-10-31 11:19:35 The World Glacier Monitoring Service is calling for data on glacier changes in length, area, volume, and mass for the observation period 2016/17, as well as for preliminary mass balance results from �
IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C – A Mountain Research Perspective 2018-10-30 12:02:35 In a new Special Report released in October, the IPCC stressed the urgency of limiting global warming to 1.5°C to mitigate some of the more severe consequences of climate change. What are the implica
Cross of Honour for Climate Scientist Georg Kaser 2018-10-29 19:00:01 Professor Georg Kaser, Dean of the Faculty of Geo and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Innsbruck, was this month awarded the Cross of Honour for Science and Art First Class – Austria's
Call for Projects | Swiss Network for International Studies 2018-10-29 15:50:05 The Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS) offers project grants for pluri-disciplinary research teams. The project grants run for two years and range from 100,000 to 300,000 Swiss Francs.&nbs
New Publication | Ecosystem Services in a Protected Mountain Range of Portugal: Satellite-Based Products for State and Trend Analysis 2018-10-28 21:45:48 An article published in Remote Sensing explores the use of satellite products to examine the current state of and trends in the supply of ecosystem services. Mountains are facing strong environme
New Publication | Effect of land cover and hydro‐meteorological controls on soil water DOC concentrations in a high‐elevation tropical environment 2018-10-27 21:52:27 A new study provides unique insights into the management of soil and water in the Páramo in south Ecuador – with implications for other peat-dominated ecosystems.Páramo soils store high amoun
New Opportunity | Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowships 2018-10-26 09:08:48 With the International Climate Protection Fellowships, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research based proposal in the field of
Call for Abstracts | MRI Sessions at EGU 2019 General Assembly 2018-10-25 10:03:50 Taking place in Vienna, Austria 7–12 April 2019, the EGU 2019 General Assembly will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to explore all disciplines of the Earth, plane
New MRI & CDE Issue Brief | Leaving No One in Mountains Behind 2018-10-24 03:33:13 A new Issue Brief highlighting the need to localize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for the resilience of mountain people and ecosystems was released today, 24 October, at the World M
New Publication: Insight into the Stable Isotopic Composition of Glacial Lakes in a Tropical Alpine Ecosystem: Chirripó, Costa Rica 2018-10-23 20:38:50 A new study provides insights into water balance and evaporation losses in tropical alpine glacial lakes, which can serve as baseline information for future isotope‐based hydro‐climate resear
Call for Nomination of Experts | IPBES Assessment of Invasive Alien Species 2018-10-19 11:25:14 IPBES is calling for experts with relevant knowledge and/or experience to participate in the assessment of invasive alien species. All governments and relevant organizations or institutions are e
Climate-driven declines in arthropod abundance restructure a rainforest food web 2018-10-17 09:16:17 While temperatures in the tropical forests of northeastern Puerto Rico have climbed two degrees Celsius since the mid-1970s, the biomass of arthropods – invertebrate animals such as insects, millipe
New Publication | Flow Partitioning Modelling Using High-Resolution Isotopic and Electrical Conductivity Data 2018-10-16 22:15:46 Water-stable isotopic (WSI) data is widely used in hydrological modelling investigations. However, the long-term monitoring of these tracers at high-temporal resolution (sub-hourly) remains challengin
GEO-GNOME Featured in Mountain Research and Development 2018-10-10 14:48:07 The latest issue of the open access journal Mountain Research and Development is now available online – and contains two articles related to the MRI co-led GEO Global Network for Observations a
New Publication | Range Contraction to a Higher Elevation: The Likely Future of the Montane Vegetation in South Africa and Lesotho 2018-10-10 13:10:19 A new paper published in the journal Biodiversity and Conservation models the current and future ranges of montane plant species in South Africa and Lesotho - and finds a contraction in species ranges
Reduced Sierra Nevada snowmelt runoff may threaten California agriculture 2018-10-09 14:10:10 An estimated three-quarters of the water used by farms, ranches, and dairies in California originates as snow in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, but the future viability of that resource is projecte
Mountains Create Biodiversity 2018-10-08 21:29:50 Mountains are among the most biodiverse places on Earth, but scientists have struggled to fully understand why they are so important in creating high species richness. An international research team h
New Publication | Social Innovation in Mountain Areas 2018-10-04 14:21:16 Social Innovation in Marginalized Rural Areas (SIMRA), a EU Horizon 2020 project, has published a collection of inspiring examples of social innovation in mountain areas, with case studies covering is
African Mountain Research Times - October 2018 2018-10-01 22:21:13 AfroMont is a communication and networking organisation interested in research and policy relating to African mountains. Afromont aims to highlight experiences from research, field projects and
Call for Abstracts: MRI Sessions at GLP 4th Open Science Meeting 2018-09-27 21:47:05 Two MRI-led sessions focusing on the application and use of scenario tools for sustainable mountain development are seeking contributions and participation. Deadline for abstract submission is 30 Octo
Vegetation Change Across the Tundra Biome 2018-09-27 21:28:56 Plant communities in Arctic and alpine regions are growing taller as a result of a warming climate. This is according to the results of a huge, collaborative research effort exploring tundra vegetatio
Views From Two Mountains 2018-09-27 10:42:25 Research published in the journal Sustainability Science last month uses participatory scenarios to explore the impacts of climate change on traditional farming communities in the East African highlan
New Opportunity | Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in the Geography of the Resources of Mountain Regions, UNIL 2018-09-26 11:40:38 The University of Lausanne (UNIL) invites applications from candidates trained in the social and/or natural sciences to develop a research and teaching program on issues related to the susta
New Opportunity | Graduate Studies at the University of Virginia in Glacial Geology 2018-09-24 11:27:49 The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia seeks two students interested in pursuing graduate studies in glacial geology. M.S. and Ph.D. applications are welcome from
Celebrating a Career of Mountain Highs | Professor Mark Carey Receives King Albert Mountain Award 2018-09-19 14:04:28 Mark Carey, Professor of History and Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon, has received the prestigious King Albert Mountain Award for almost two decades of exceptional service to mountai
New MRI Publication | Challenges and Opportunities in Assessing Sustainable Mountain Development using the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2018-09-18 11:00:25 A new working paper compiled jointly by the MRI and the Centre for Development and Environment offers an evidence-informed preliminary assessment of a subset of UN Sustainable Development Goal in
The KiLi Project: Kilimanjaro Ecosystems Under Global Change 2018-09-17 20:53:33 The KiLi project was an incredible, wide-ranging eight year study on Mount Kilimanjaro of the effects of climate and land-use change on biodiversity, biotic interactions, and biogeochemical ecosystem
Open Call for Nominations for the Climate and Cryosphere Scientific Steering Group 2018-09-13 12:17:52 The Scientific Steering Group meets once a year to discuss, guide, and plan the Climate and Cryosphere project. Nominations close 15 October 2018.The Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) project is one
Alpine Convention Young Academics Award 2018 2018-09-12 19:15:40 Students from all disciplines are invited to submit their Master's theses on the topic of 'Sustainable Water Management in the Alps' for a chance of winning a EUR 1,000 prize. Research and innova
Call for Applications | Workshop on Status of Climate Science and Technology in Asia 2018-09-11 18:47:07 This workshop will take place 15-16 November 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and aims to strengthen Asian participation and contribution to the IPCC AR6 cycle. Abstract submission is now open for
International Mountain Conference 2019 | First Programme Details Released 2018-09-10 09:05:42 The provisional programme for the International Mountain Conference 2019 has now been announced. This conference aims to encourage in-depth cross-disciplinary discussion in order to develop and enhanc
African Mountain Research Times - September 2018 2018-09-01 22:21:13 AfroMont is a communication and networking organisation interested in research and policy relating to African mountains. Afromont aims to highlight experiences from research, field projects and innova
Coming Together for Sustainable Summits: MRI Scoping Workshop & Networking Event Held 2018-08-30 13:34:06 On the 15 June in Chamonix, France – directly following the Sustainable Summits Conference 2018 – the MRI convened a day-long event to discuss ‘An agenda for sustainable mountaineering, mountain
Competition and conflict: How is commercial horticulture impacting river water resources on Mount Kenya? 2018-08-30 11:37:46 A new paper published in Mountain Research and Development explores the impact of commercial flower and vegetable farming on river water resources in Mount Kenya’s Upper Ewaso Ng’iro River Basin.
Call for Abstracts | Species on the Move 2018-08-28 18:35:43 Working on species range shifts in mountain areas? Submit an abstract or propose a mountain-specific session or workshop.The Species on the Move Conference invites you to submit an abstract that can c
Post-doctoral Fellowship: Eastern Mountain Region Diversity, Endemism & Biogeography 2018-08-26 21:30:57 The Afromontane Research Unit (ARU), University of the Free State (UFS), is an active and growing mountain research hub situated at the foot of the Maloti-Drakensberg in the eastern Free State Provinc
Call for Papers | Remote Sensing Special Issue | Monitoring Land Surface Dynamic with AVHRR Data 2018-08-21 18:34:14 Remote Sensing is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI. The aim of this special issue is to compile the latest developments in AVHRR pre-processing (calibr
MRD Call for Papers | The Role of Culture in Transformation Towards Sustainable Development in Mountains 2018-08-17 11:58:49 The journal Mountain Research and Development has issued a call for papers related to the role culture plays in our transition towards sustainable development in mountains for its three peer-revi
GLP 4th Open Science Meeting 2019 | Deadline for Session Proposals Extended to 27 August 2018-08-17 09:31:52 Session proposals are invited for the Global Land Programme's 4th Open Science Meeting, 'Transforming Land Systems for People and Nature,' which will be held 24-26 April 2019 in Bern, S
Call for Contributions and Registration | Youth Mountain Forum 2018-08-15 10:11:53 The University of Central Asia's Mountain Societies Research Institute is accepting registrations and contributions for the Youth Mountain Forum – a side event taking place as part of the World Moun
Call for Sessions | Ecosystem Services Partnership Regional Conference Africa 2019 2018-08-10 13:06:58 Members of the mountain research community are encouraged to submit proposals for sessions on mountain ecosystems in line with the conference theme of 'Management of Ecosystem Services for Nature
African Mountain Research Times - August 2018 2018-08-01 16:28:47 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
Mountain warming through the seasons 2018-07-31 09:08:26 A new paper published in the International Journal of Climatology examines seasonal patterns of warming amplification at high elevations worldwide – and finds highly significant temperature trends.
IPCC authors meet in China – and call for researchers to submit for SROCC! 2018-07-30 19:12:31 MRI Executive Director Dr. Carolina Adler was among over 100 experts who came together in July to advance preparations for the IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate&nbs
Muddying the mountain picture: Are soils hindering treeline migration? 2018-07-30 14:46:10 As treelines scale new mountain heights in response to a warming climate, research published in the journal Global Change Biology suggests factors such as unsuitable soils may be slowing their climb.T
Mountain Sessions at AGU 2018 Fall Meeting 2018-07-26 22:27:47 An exciting range of mountain and cryosphere related sessions will be taking place at the American Geophysical Union 2018 Fall Meeting in Washington D.C. in December. The AGU Fall Meeting is the large
Mountains 2018 | Share Your Sustainable Mountain Development Experiences 2018-07-26 12:31:26 The conference Mountains 2018 has issued a call for presentations that share knowledge and experiences of sustainable development in mountain environments. Mountains 2018 will take place in Nova
New Issue of Mountain Research & Development Available 2018-07-20 16:40:29 European countries import flowers and vegetables from Kenya... But how does commercial horticulture for export affect water resources in the Mount Kenya area? Find out in the latest issue of Mountain
Mapping Green Infrastructure in the Carpathians 2018-07-17 14:29:18 Have you been involved in a green infrastructure project in the Carpathians? Your expertise is needed! Share it by completing a short online survey – in doing so you'll be supporting an EU LIFE proj
World Mountain Forum 2018 | Call for Contributions & Registration 2018-07-03 09:39:52 Join the discussion of 'Mountains in a Changing World: Strengthening Partnerships and Pathways Towards a Thriving Mountain Future' in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 23-26 October 2018.Mountain communities and e
African Mountain Research Times - July 2018 2018-07-01 15:22:47 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
Call for Abstracts | 16th Swiss Geoscience Meeting 2018-06-29 19:02:37 Towards the end of this year, geoscience experts will gather in Bern, Switzerland to exchange knowledge and explore the most current geoscience research. Abstract submissions are invited on
GEO-GNOME Status and Scoping Workshop: Bridging data gaps in mountain environments 2018-06-28 16:56:05 Hosted by the MRI in May, this GEO-GNOME Status and Scoping Workshop focused on different needs for mountain data and the role of GEO-GNOME in curating and providing this data. The actions planned as
Two Sides of the Tourism Coin 2018-06-28 14:08:59 At the end of May 2018, 200 politicians, researchers, activists, and government representatives came together in Bled, Slovenia to discuss ‘Alpine Tourism: Quality of Life Inclusive’ at the joint
Prioritizing the Sustainable Development Goals 2018-06-28 13:46:42 Which of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal targets are most relevant to mountains in the context of global change? As part of an MRI collaborative project, several workshops are currentl
New Publication | Elevation-Dependent Warming in Global Climate Model Simulations at High Spatial Resolution 2018-06-26 11:59:54 A new paper published in Climate Dynamics investigates the impact of spatial resolution in one global climate model on the representation of elevation-dependent warming (EDW), and highlights possible
Call to host the WCRP International Project Office for the Climate and Cryosphere 2018-06-22 13:51:35 The World Climate Research Programme is soliciting offers to host an International Project Office (IPO) to coordinate its cryospheric activities from 1 January 2019 onward.The Climate and Cr
New publication | Friction at the bed does not control fast glacier flow 2018-06-21 12:04:13 A paper published in the journal Science earlier this month suggests a new formula for estimating the speed of ice sheet flow - with implications for predictions of sea level rise.Data from 140 glacie
Expert Reviewers Sought for IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land 2018-06-19 12:01:21 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!The Exp
Participate in the first global assessment of mountain social-ecological systems. 2018-06-11 08:49:39 The first global assessment of the state of, trends in, and relationship between biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human well-being in the world's mountains needs your expertise! Contribute via on
African Mountain Research Times - June 2018 2018-06-01 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
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
New Publication | Global patterns of protection of elevational gradients in mountain ranges 2018-05-30 12:17:41 This paper published last week in PNAS highlights the global need to protect elevational gradients in order to protect mountain biodiversity under global change.Mountain ranges are biodiversity hotspo

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