Celebrating 20 Years of Making Connections for Our Changing Mountains
In 2021, the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) Coordination Office celebrated its 20th anniversary. To commemorate the collective effort that has made the MRI what it is today, the Coordination Office published Mountain Research Initiative: 20 Years of Making Connections for Our Changing Mountains.
This 20-year milestone is a testament to the efforts of mountain researchers worldwide who have come together across borders and disciplines to advance our understanding of global change in mountain social-ecological systems.
As part of a year-long communications campaign, this publication celebrates just a few of the many key contributions made by the MRI community and invites those who have been part of its 20-year history to share their reflections on the past, present, and future of the network.
Highlights of the publication include:
- A historical timeline showing the growth of mountain research and key milestones of the MRI.
- Spotlights on the MRI’s core flagship and community-led activities, past and present.
- Stories from our changing mountains, including a community photo essay on a changing Alaskan glacier and a resilient Swiss mountain village under climate threat.
Mountain Research Initiative: 20 Years of Making Connections for Our Changing Mountains takes stock of the MRI’s storied successes and aspirations for the next 20 years and beyond.
Citation: Mountain Research Initiative (2022). 20 Years of Making Connections for Our Changing Mountains. Bern, Mountain Research Initiative. https://doi.org/10.48350/171161