Transformation of mountain systems challenges pastoralism and its roles. Our participatory research explores ways to articulate it to other activities in shared landscapes.
The Mocoa debris flow in the Andes-Amazon transition of Colombia: chronicle of a death foretold?
This talk discusses on one of the deadliest debris flows in the Colombian Andes-Amazon transition region, triggered by a weather extreme event in combination with steep slopes and land use practices
Multi-Scale Analysis of Alpine Treeline Elevation and Taxonomic Patterns: A Global Synthesis
This study integrates multi-scale global datasets to reveal the pattern alpine treeline elevations and taxon, refining predictions of forest dynamics and biodiversity responses to climate change.
Beyond Traditional Governance: Exploring Non-Standard Institutional Geometries in the Alpine Arc
This paper analyses Alpine governance models from the ESPON INTERALP project, highlighting flexibility and institutional complexity that characterizes the region.
Rock glacier springs as potential climate refugia for aquatic biodiversity in alpine headwaters
A first attempt of drawing parallels and comparisons between alpine spring habitats and the potential of rock glacier springs as climate refugia for cold adapted aquatic species.
Enhancing Community Resilience to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Indian Himalayas: Leveraging Community Insights for Effective Mitigation
Climate change-driven glacial melt intensifies GLOF risks in the Indian Himalayas.This study maps cascading risks and develops community-informed strategies towards GLOF preparedness and response.
Decline and restoration of a mountain heritage landscape in the Italian Apennines. The case of Moscheta in Tuscany
The contribution wants to highlight the land use changes that affected a heritage mountain landscape of central Italy but also the Landscape Restoration Project implemented in the last years.
Geopolitics and Mountain Youth: Understanding the Migration Dilemma
Geopolitical instability drives the migration of mountain youth. This session explores strategies to reverse learned helplessness through digital engagement, advocacy, and regional cooperation
Biogeography of soil microorganisms and their associations to plants
Monitoring of soil microorganisms and plants across Switzerland revealed distinct communities in alpine grassland, significant associations among them and soil pH as their main environmental driver.
Analysing the impact of switching to electric heating using an Urban Building Energy Model: the case of Escaldes-Engordany in the Principality of Andorra
This contribution analyses the impact on the electricity grid of a complete shift to electric heating in the residential sector, using a case study of a town in the Pyrenees.