Mountains
Mountains have exceptionally
high biodiversity and cultural diversity. They cover 24% of the earth's
land surface and about 25% of the global population lives in or very
near mountains.
Mountain
Watch is a report that will provide a highly visual, map-based
overview of the ecological and social values of mountain ecosystems,
the current and potential pressures facing mountain environments and
people, and approaches to sustainable development in mountain areas.
The UNEP.Net
Mountain Portal is a website that provides access to the major
events and information on mountain environments and development.
The portal is managed by UNEP-WCMC.
Mountains of the World
and Mountain Forests of
the World.
UNEP-WCMC has produced maps and regional data on the mountains of
the world and their forests.
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