On 26 November 2025, the GEO Mountains community came together online for its second General Meeting of the year. The meeting brought updates on recent network achievements, highlighted scientific contributions from members, and looked ahead to key activities in 2026. 

The GEO Mountains Secretariat opened the meeting with several important updates. Participants heard about the release of the In Situ Inventory v3, which expands station coverage and improves data linkages to mountain ranges, making in-situ data easier to find and use. The Secretariat also presented the newly renewed GEO Mountains website, featuring an upgraded project explorer, a consolidated publications hub, and a refreshed history section. 

Work continues on the Technical Supplement to the UNFCCC NAP Guidelines on the use of Earth Observation (EO) for monitoring adaptation in mountain regions, an effort that will contribute to global climate policy discussions. The Secretariat shared news of GEO Mountains’ involvement in international initiatives, including participation in the iClimateAction Horizon Europe project, and updates on the GEO Post-2025 Work Programme. 

The Secretariat also announced progress on the 2024–2025 Small Grants Programme, with final reports now being compiled and published on the website. These results will feed into the GEO Mountains inventories and will be highlighted throughout 2026 in a dedicated communication campaign. The new 2026–2027 Small Grants Call opened on 27 November, with applications due by 20 February 2026. 

The meeting featured two member presentations that showcased ongoing scientific work. Josh Beneš (University of Vermont) introduced advances from the Northeast Network of Mountain Observatories (NENMO) and the Northeast Snow Survey (NESS), illustrating the value of collaborative monitoring across elevation gradients. Nick Pepin and Yaping Mo (University of Portsmouth) presented their interactive story map on climate change along the Kilimanjaro transect, sparking discussion on ways to track user engagement and broaden impact. 

Looking forward, GEO Mountains outlined plans for 2026, including a presence at Mountains Connect in Kathmandu, and the planned GEO Youth Ideathon, bringing young professionals together to co-design data-driven solutions, and several events from the community.