Mountain youth are overlooked in economic, social & political spaces, leading to learned helplessness. This research highlights the importance of better communication & advocacy for mountain youth.
Knowledge management and science-policy dialog for effective mountain governance: the experience of the Andean Mountain Initiative
The Andean Mountain Initiative, as a regional political platform, is integrating knowlege managment and science-policy dialog to promote informed decision making and policy formulation
Youth Needs Analysis in Bergama Mountain Villages (Izmir/Turkey) and Tourism’s Place in Sustainable Future Awareness
The study has a qualitative design consisting of a comprehensive needs analysis, a problem-oriented field study and a social comparison. need, , expectation, expectation, vision, awareness, innovation
From Transition to Antifragility: A Spatial Approach to Innovation and Territorial Regeneration in the Alpine Region
The research explores spatial strategies for Alpine transitions, proposing hubs in Valtellina to foster innovation, reduce disparities, and enhance sustainability within the EUSALP framework.
Geomorphological impact of tourism in the high-mountain environment: a case study of recreational trails in Vinicunca Area, Andes, Peru.
We mapped and documented geomorphological impacts resulting from the initial development of trails and the subsequent intensive tourist activity in the high-mountain environment in the Andes, Peru.
Shaping a New Research Agenda for Mountain Futures
Mountain social ecological systems are increasingly facing many future challenges. We present a global research framework, embedded within local knowledge, to address these challenges
STRATEGIES AND PROJECTS FOR THE RURAL ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE: The Tower Houses in the Reggio Apennines
The tower house faces abandonment challenges. Adaptive reuse can foster sustainable practices and resilience through collaborative conservation, blending tradition with modern needs.
Designing Resilient and Sustainable Solar Battery Infrastructure (DResi) for the Top of the World
This research develops a resilient off-grid solar battery solution for high mountains, integrating systemic resilience and circular economy principles to strengthen disaster recovery and sustainabilit
Hills in Peril: Unplanned Urban Growth and the Escalating Slope Failure Risk in Shimla
Shimla’s unplanned urban growth and deforestation increase landslide risks. This study uses geospatial data and highlights the need for sustainable planning to mitigate the disasters.
Enhancing Community Resilience to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Indian Himalayas: Leveraging Community Insights for Effective Mitigation
Climate change-driven glacial melt intensifies GLOF risks in the Indian Himalayas.This study maps cascading risks and develops community-informed strategies towards GLOF preparedness and response.