The first-ever global stocktake concluded at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) and included five mentions of mountains, including an official request for an expert dialogue on mountains and climate change at the 60th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice in June 2024.

Overall, the expert dialogue will provide space for scientists, policymakers and frontline communities to come together and share knowledge, experience and insights on strengthening the resilience of mountain ecosystems.

Specifically, the expert dialogue will provide a unique opportunity to convene relevant experts and stakeholders with the aim of:

• Enhancing understanding of climate change impacts on mountains and downstream communities, including in a transboundary context;
• Showcasing solutions contributing to the resilience of mountain ecosystems to climate change;
• Discussing ways to accelerate climate action at scale and at all levels, contributing to the resilience of mountain ecosystems, including in countries with fragile mountain ecosystems.

The dialogue will focus on understanding past and possible forward-looking actions in relation to research and systematic observation, dimensions of the iterative adaptation cycle and loss and damage, mitigation strategies, means of implementation and support (financial support, capacity-building, and technology development and transfer).

In addition, the expert dialogue is envisioned to contribute to the UAE framework for Global Climate Resilience.

Please see the concept note and website for further details.

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