this contribution explores the challenges and opportunities of cross-border cooperation in the Western Alps, focusing on how such projects can align policies, overcome cultural and logistical barriers
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Mountain-top bird species face extreme conditions, shaping breeding site selection. We monitored alpine nests in temperate Andes. Rock cavities buffer temperatures, potentially enhancing breeding success and adaptation to harsh weather
Basic elements of a mountain cities development strategy. Case study: Broșteni city
The present paper aims to present a theoretical and methodological framework for the SWOT analysis and a practical application aimed at the local economic aspects of the Broșteni city, Romania.
Fundamental elements of a mountain cities development strategy. Case study: Vatra Dornei municipality
Development strategy aims to study and regulate the management processes of a territory and also to evaluate the evolutionary dynamics. It is considered a functional tool for analyzing and evaluating
Past, Present and Future Challenges of Protected Areas in Dinaric Mountain Range
Protected areas in the Dinaric Mountain face diverse challenges. A holistic approach to address ecological and social priorities should be considered.
Management needs arising from glacier loss
Latest modelling results point out that about 1/3 of the glacier area will be lost in Stubai and Ötztal Alps during the next five years. How could we monitor this transition as basis for management?
The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment as a Process to Introduce Transdisciplinary Approaches for Transformative Changes
Hindu Kush Himalayan region is under great environmental threat. HKH Assessment needs to be repeated 2nd time to strengthen science and consolidate policy for transformative change.
Sustaining transhumance yak herding in the Lower Mustang, Nepal: Integrating traditional knowledge and nature-based solutions
This study documents socio-economic and climatic challenges confronted by transhumance yak herding community of Lower Mustang and explores traditional nature-based solutions for sustaining it.
From ‘Abandoned’ Landscapes to Heritage Landscapes: Notes on the Mountains of Sardinia, Italy
This study examines land use changes in Sardinia’s Gennargentu massif, identifying three key periods and demonstrating how heritagization transforms abandoned landscapes into development opportunities
Satellite data synergy for analysis of the glacier daily lowering rate in the Pskem River basin, Uzbekistan
We present glacier area change with optical data since 1957 and glacier elevation change with SAR. Comparison with field measurements.