Sustainable Mountain Development

The book traces the evolution of mountain environmental awareness, beginning with the 1973 Stockholm Conference. It highlights key initiatives like UNESCO's MAB Programme and the International Geographical Union's commission on mountains, alongside the United Nations University's mountain project initiated in 1978. The narrative culminates in the 1992 Earth Summit, where AGENDA 21 was established, emphasizing mountain environmental issues. This led to the designation of 2002 as The International Year of Mountains and the establishment of December 17th as International Mountain Day.