A big mismatch exists between fuel biomass availability and energy demand, impaired by deforestation. Managing sustainably is crucial for restoring communal forests and meeting future energy needs.
Co-design of climate change adaptation and sustainable development pathways in la Cerdanya mountain community. A case study of collaborative network governance and stakeholders of La Molina Mountain and Ski resort
A case study was conducted to identify future sustainable development pathways for Cerdanya community where recreational economy of skiing, tourism and sport are a key sector of economic development
Urbanization, verticality, and networks in mountain cities
This study examines how planetary urbanization redefines the categories of “wild,” “rural,” and “urban” in mountainous regions, exploring rural-urban interconnections across altitudinal gradients.
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.
Tourism in the High-Altitude Himalayas: The Case of Leh, Ladakh Union Territory, India
Tourism has irrevocably shaped the livelihoods of the people, infrastructure and local agro-economy in Leh town. However, the future is hinged on the transformation from mass to sustainable tourism.
Education, research and dissemination activities to foster sustainable development: the unique experience of the University of Milan – UNIMONT centre
The experience of the UNIMONT centre of the University of Milan demonstrates how digital technologies enhance innovation in mountain areas, fostering sustainable development, economic resilience, and
Building Resilience in Alpine communities: Community-Driven Solutions for Maniva Ski in TranStat project
TranStat project co-constructs sustainable solutions for ski resorts across Europe impacted by climate change, focusing on Maniva Ski in Lombardy, Italy, through participatory processes, community inv
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.
Urban perspectives on abandonment and heritagization of mountains: Reflections on the example of Bolzano/Bozen in the European Alps
Urbanization connects cities and mountains through various linkages. The case of Bolzano/Bozen, Italy, highlights how urbanization creates and changes (abandoned) heritage landscapes.