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 | 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
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
New Publication | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
African Mountain Research Times - May 2018 2018-05-01 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
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
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
African Mountain Research Times - March 2018 2018-03-01 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
African Mountain Research Times - February 2018 2018-02-01 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
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
