Which are the main issues concerning the future management of mountain territories?

Mountain regions occupy about a quarter of the global terrestrial land surface and provide goods and services to more than half the humanity.

Considering this important role of the mountains, there are various environmental, economic and social issues that should be taken into consideration for the future management of mountain territories; among these some of the most important in our opinion are the following:

  • Conservation of biodiversity

  • Reduction of poverty

  • Competitiveness of mountain regions

  • Importance of international and transboundary cooperation