International Mountain Day – 11 December 2016
The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day”. As of 2003, it has been observed every year to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.
“Mountain Cultures: celebrating diversity and strengthening identity” is the theme chosen for this year’s celebration of International Mountain Day.
Visit the UN website for more information
Meanwhile, please contact sara.manuelli@fao.org with news of the celebrations you are planning, so we can post them on our interactive map.
