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Coming from the Cold (II): Addressing the Challenges of Remote Cryosphere Fieldwork in the Andes and Antarctica from a Gender Perspective
We analyze gendered challenges in Andean and Antarctic fieldwork, highlighting key barriers and contributing to broader discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion in cryosphere research.
Coming from the Cold (II): Addressing the Challenges of Remote Cryosphere Fieldwork in the Andes and Antarctica from a Gender Perspective
We analyze gendered challenges in Andean and Antarctic fieldwork, highlighting key barriers and contributing to broader discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion in cryosphere research.
Gendered Knowledge and Practices in Regenerative Agriculture: Insights from Andean-Amazonian Transition Ecosystems
Gender perspectives in food value chains reveal women’s roles, highlight disadvantages, and promote structural change. Recognizing care work and reproductive labor is key to regenerative agriculture.
Status of Deforestation and Forest Degradation and Drivers thereof in Indo-Himalayan region
This study examines deforestation and forest degradation in the Indo-Himalayan region, estimating carbon stock, assessing forest status, identifying D&FD drivers, and proposing strategic solutions.
Understanding the Challenges: A Gendered Perspective on Mountain Youth
Young mountain women face unique challenges, including learned helplessness. Empowering young mountain women and amplifing their voices are crucial for sustainable development.
The Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant in South Africa: Exploring the urban vs rural implications of a datafied social protection cash-transfer programme
A longitudinal qualitative exploration into South Africa’s newly introduced Social Relief of Distress grant: South Africa’s first online and automated cash-transfer benefiting the unemployed
Himalayan Women Trail Leaders: Expanding Gender Equity in Nepal’s Mountain Trekking Tourism Industry
We examine the Himalayan Women Trail Leaders Initiative, discussing strategies for dismantling gender-based barriers and analyzing broader implications for gender equity in mountain tourism.
From Cinema to Crag – US Climbing Festivals and Environmental Stewardship
The presentation surveys climbing festivals held at outdoor destinations in the US in order to examine their potential of raising awareness and addressing environmental degradation at the crags.
Opening Remarks: Mountain Festivals – The Representation, Marketing, and Consumption of Mountaineering Cultures
Harald Höbusch will introduce the phenomenon of mountain festivals – their history, their most prominent types and manifestations, and their scholarly treatment and research potential.