2022: International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development
The United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution proclaiming 2022 the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development. Despite the progress that has been made in promoting the sustainable development of mountain regions and the conservation of mountain ecosystems, environmental degradation and exposure to the risk of disasters is still increasing
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 2022 as the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development. Throughout the year, governments, international organizations and stakeholders are invited to raise awareness of the importance of conservation and sustainable use of mountain ecosystems.
Teh resolution was adopted in Dezember 2021 recognizes that mountain regions, especially in developing countries, are experiencing numerous difficulties - such as growing poverty, food insecurity, environmental degradation, increased exposure to the risk of disasters and limited access to basic services.
Fitting to this topic: Euromontana (european association of mountain areas) published an annual booklet of good practices for the sustainable development of mountain areas. It contains a collection of seventeen good practices on a wide range of topics, from agriculture to youth, education, energy or mobility services in mountain areas (many of them in the Alps).