Community-Led Forest Conservation: Building Resilient Himalayan Communities
Indigenous Youth Leadership in Climate and Development Initiatives of the Mountains
This research explores the causes of Indigenous youth migration from mountain regions, emphasizing the importance of including them in decision-making and fostering skills to preserve traditional know
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.
Infrastructure as a process: the production and consumption of ski resorts as urban enclaves in China’s Olympic mountains
In Chongli, China’s first Olympic mountain city, ski resorts act as enclaves and social infrastructure, driving urbanization and reshaping mountains for inclusive post-Olympic futures.
Sustainable Hiking Trail Management an assessment approach
This study presents an integrated based approach to evaluate hiking trails in protected areas, integrating GPS tracking and risk assessment to optimise management, sustainability, and visitor safety.
Social relevance of glaciers water supply in the Central Andes (~33ºS)
Quantification and social perception analysis of water supply from glaciers in one of the few examples in the Andes Cordillera where the inhabitants almost entirely rely on that water source.
Enhancing Science Communication in the Highlands EU Project: Audiovisual Media and Digital Platforms for Effective Dissemination
This study explores how the Highlands EU project uses audiovisual media and digital platforms to engage the public and communicate its findings, enhancing accessibility and outreach.
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.
(Re)Discovering Young People’s Visual Perceptions of Alpine Environments
By exploring young people’s perceptions of Alpine environments through visitor-employed photography walks in Tyrol, Austria, key features are identified to restrengthening young people’s human-nature.