This action research explores how change agents drive transformations in mountain communities in Italy and Peru applying social-ecological system network analysis and Theory of Change co-development.
Socio-environmental risks at stakes when reproducing an urban development model in an Alpine Resort: The Case of Milan-Cortina Winter Games
The case of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics represents an interesting phenomenon to be analyzed through an approach that integrates both sociological and environmental dimensions.
Developing a sustainability certification scheme for a green and good governance of outdoor sport events
The Green Trail Concept (GTC) project is an ERASMUS+ initiative that enhances trail running event management through sustainable practices, addressing environmental, social, and economic impacts.
Searching for, searching with: transformative anthropology for imagining more inclusive models of wildlife governance in the Trentino Alps
Moving from an ongoing research project in the Trentino Alps, this paper explores the transformative role of anthropological understandings in promoting collaborative models of wildlife governance.
Replicability of a Community co-built Glacier Lake Outburst Flood Risk Management Support System: Feasibility and Challenges
This work explores replicating a Risk Management Support System co-built with the community in Patagonia, Chile, to assess Glacier Lake Outburst Flood risks and test its adaptability in new locations.
Future scenarios against drivers of change: a comparative study of the mountain communities of Catac (Ancash) and Phinaya (Cusco) in the peruvian Andes
The study compares three scenarios in two communities of the Peruvian Andes. It uses GIS, interviews, and a workshop, revealing climate vulnerability but with different effects depending on geography.
Science-policy collaborations in the framework of the Carpathian Convention
The process of science-policy-practice collaboration between the Carpathian Convention and the Science for the Carpathians Network will be presented.
The personal sphere of transformative change in researchers and stakeholders working on nature and mountains
This paper explores the inner world of a group of Western scientists and stakeholders, in relation to theories of transformative change.
Toward essential socioeconomic variables for understanding societal change in mountain regions
We present a set of essential socioeconomic variables, identified through expert consultation, aimed at addressing data gaps and enhancing efforts to monitor socioeconomic processes in mountains.
Community Resilience in a Mountain Community in Nepal
This study explores how social capital influences resilience in a landslide-prone mountain community, highlighting collective responses, dynamic capacities, and implications for building resilience.