As part of its mission, the MRI provides funding contributions for syntheses activities that bring together global change researchers to address specific topics of relevance to the mountain research, policy, and practitioner communities. For 2025-2026, the call is specifically focused on responding to a key MRI objective in the 2023-2026 period, namely to “consolidate the […]

How can woodland resurgence best benefit people and nature? Articles in this focus issue reflect the diversity of woodland resurgence across mountain contexts, as well as the growing importance of restoration in the context of this phenomenon. In the MountainDevelopment section, contributions assess an Andean forest restoration project in Peru and a reforestation project integrating local […]

According to a new International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development report, the Hindu Kush Himalaya has experienced record low snow for the third year running. This raises serious water security concerns for almost two billion people across 12 major river basins. The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has recorded its lowest snow persistence in 23 […]

Three mountain-focused projects supported by the Mountain Research Initiative have been recognized on the UNFCCC’s Adaptation Knowledge Portal—highlighting how collaborative, science-driven approaches are advancing climate resilience in mountain regions. From Central Asia to the African highlands, mountain regions are experiencing some of the most dramatic impacts of climate change. In response, adaptation efforts are harnessing […]