Guided grazing fosters biodiversity and traditions but has declined due to socio-economic changes. Efforts in South Tyrol aim to revitalize shepherding, enhance livestock protection, and promote biodi
Volunteer Agritourism in Mountainous Areas: A Netnographic Analysis of WWOOF Host Experiences and Tourist Interactions in Türkiye
This study explores the experiences of WWOOF hosts and volunteers in Türkiye’s mountainous regions, highlighting their contributions to sustainable development, cultural exchange, and ecotourism.
Composting Innovation for Sustainable Mountain Farming: A Case study from Jumla, Nepal
KASP introduced composting in Nepal’s Karnali region, transforming wasted animal manure into nutrient-rich compost, promoting sustainable farming, and inspiring local farmers to adopt organic practice
Vacancy management of empty buildings as a chance for inner development of rural settlements on the example of South Tyrol
Vacancy management enhances community appeal and reduces land use by identifying empty buildings, raising awareness, digitalizing data, offering expert advice, and coordinating subsidies to renovate.
Increased drying threatens alpine pond biodiversity more than temperature increase in a changing climate
We present the results of our investigation of the effects of variability in warming, drying, and habitat isolation (due to climate change) on the occupancy probabilities of alpine pond species.
Mountain women of the world: Challenges, resilience and collective power.
Women play a key role in protecting the environment and in social and economic development in mountainous areas. The study includes field interviews with mountain women in eight countries.
Mountain Tourism. An alternative for community development. The proposal of Laguna Blanca, Belén, Catamarca. Argentina
The aim was to identify the potential for promoting rural mountain cultural tourism by enhancing the natural and cultural attractions of the indigenous community located in Laguna Blanca.
Enhancing Flood Resilience in the Himalayas: A System-based Collective Action approach
This study enhances flood resilience in the Himalayas, using a new system-based collective action approach for improved flood infrastructure planning and decision-making.