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IGU Study Group

IGU Study Group

Diversity in Mountain Systems

Chairman: Prof. Dr. Jrg Stadelbauer

Department of Cultural Geography

University of Freiburg

D-79085 Freiburg

Fax: +49 761 203 3575

e-mail: [email protected]

Newsletter 1/2001

1Editorial

On occasion of the 29th International Geographical Congress, Seoul 2000, the IGU Study Group Diversity in Mountain Systems has been founded as successor organization of the former IGU Commission Mountain Ecology and Sustainable Devblopment.

The focus of the Study Group: Mountain systems comprise important resources for mankind (water, mining resources, woodland, scenic resources for tourism) and are fundamental constituents of our environment. During the last decades changes occured in natural mountain landscapes and land use which need detailed and sophisticated investigation documentating natural degradation or restoration, positive or negative development of bio- and ethnodiversity, land use patterns, changing perception by the population and new assessments for further development. It seems that on the one hand mountains remain remote regions with traditional land use patterns and social structures, but that, one the other hand, they are growingly influenced by urban needs and modern infrastructural changes which make them dependent, but also enable economic innovations. These processes reflect the increasing influence of technological and social developments on the natural and human environment and encourage new detailed field work. Such case studies will be focused on natural and cultural diversity in mountain regions.

Full members of the Study group are:

Professor Jrg Stadelbauer (chair)

University of Freiburg

Department of Cultural Geography

D-79085 Freiburg

E-mail: [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Yuri Badenkov

Institut Geografii Rossijskoy Akademii Nauk

Staromonetnyy pereulok, 29

Moskva


Prof. Heinz Beckedahl

Geography, School of Applied Environmental Sciences

University of Natal

Private Bag X01, Scottsville

Pietermaritzburg 3209, South Africa


Alton C. Byers, Ph.D.

The Mountain Institute

107 Westridge Drive

Elkins, WV 26241


Donald A. Friend, Ph.D. (USA)

Department of Geography

Minnesota State University

Armstrong Hall 7

Mankato, MN 56001


Professor Dr. Hans Hurni (Switzerland)


University of Berne

Hallerstrasse 12

CH-3012 Bern


Dr. Martin Price

Centre for Mountain Studies

Perth College

University of the Highlands and Islands

Crieff Road

Perth PH2 0DP, UK

Phone: +44 (0) 1738-877217

Fax: +44 (0) 1738-631364


Ass. Prof. Fausto Sarmiento, Ph.D.

The University of Georgia

Department of Geography and

Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Phone: +706 542 9079

Fax: +706 542 8432


Besides, we are creating an e-mailing list for all other people who intend to share our common work on mountain geography. Please, feel free to contact us if you want to get our newsletter which is mainly based on informations from the internet.

There are large Internet resources covering mountain issues, indeed. The forthcoming International Year of the Mountains 2002 (IYM) is creating a lot of workshops and conferences and even more web-sites related to those events. Nevertheless, the Study Group intends to maintain contact to interested people by creating this Newsletter which mainly will be distributed by e-mail. But we kindly ask you to understand that we cannot include in it all information presented by the internet.

22002 - International Year of the Mountains

The year 2002 is proclaimed the International Year of the Mountains. Besides, 2002 will also be the International Year of Ecotourism, the International Year of Geosciences ... There are many regional and national organizations involved in the preparation of conferences, workshops and other activities.

A full survey of activites can be found unter:

http://www.mountains2002.org/events/

Please contact for instance:

I n f or A n d i n a: Electronic

Newsletter of the Consortium for Sustainable Development of the Andean Ecorregion (CONDESAN)

Regional Node of the Forum for Mountains in Latin America

"REGIONAL BULLETIN OF THE IYM2002" No. 1. 2001

May be that the year 2002 also will be the year of international conferences on mountain issues..

The main activities will probably be:

Rio +10 Conference (Johannesburg / South Africa)

Mountain Summit (Bishkek / Kyrgyzstan)

The IGU Study Group Diversity in Mountain Systems will be directly involved in the following conferences:

Belfast, Royal British Geographical Society

Los Angeles, Annual Meeeting of the Association of American Geographers

Durban, Regional Conference of the IGU

Freiburg, Conference on Central European Middle Mountains

3Institutions

Here, we intend to inform you about partticular organizations. If you want to find a special institution, please send us the information you want to be distributed.

CENN - Caucasus Environmental NGO Network

CENN is a non-governmental, non-profit organization directed towards regional cooperation by means of improved communication among environmental organizations of the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, and partly Russia and Turkey).

Since 1998, CENN positioned three Country Coordinators - Information Collectors (one in each country) to help gather information, and developed a regional environmental e-mail bulletin, entitled, "Caucasus Environmental News".

The bulletin has several objectives: informing Caucasus environmental NGOs, government agencies, private sector dealing with environment and the general public about key environmental issues and ongoing activities in the Caucasus; encouragement of regional cooperation; capacity building of environmental NGO sector in the Caucasus by advertising their activities broadly to facilitate contacts with international partners and donors.

The bulletin is produced monthly and includes the following information:

- ongoing activities in the environmental field in the Caucasus;

- planned projects and initiatives;

- discussions over environmental legislation of the Caucasus countries;

- NGOs presentations;

- international conservation news;

- information on international, regional and national conferences, workshops and seminars;

- fundraising opportunities;

- essays on separate environmental topics;

- discussion themes.

To simplify communication among environmental groups participating in the Network, CENN developed 8 list-serves. There are separate lists for Armenian, Azeri, Georgian, Russian and International (out of the Caucasus) CENN participants, and there is also a single list for all CENN participants and list-serves for those members who are willing to receive only electronic bulletin (out of CENN monthly postings). Currently, the Network consists of more than 450 environmental NGOs and individuals from the Caucasus and around 750 bulletin recipients throughout the world.

CENN has developed its web page where information on CENN, ist Charter, issued bulletins in both English and Russian languages, mailing lists and organizations (with their mission statements) enrolled in the Network are presented. During the recent months, the CENN web page was reconstructed and developed. More information about CENN is available at: www.cenn.org

CENN Mailing lists:

1. All CENN members including from the Caucasus, Russia, Europe and USA: [email protected]

2. Members from Georgia: [email protected]

3. Members from Azerbaijan: [email protected]

4. Members from Armenia:

5. Members from Russian Federation:

6. Members from abroad:

7. Only bulletin subscribers:

We invite you to join us in a volunteer effort. Help us publicize what you do, and what environmental issues you are most concerned about addressing. If you would like to be incorporated into CENN, please let us know which mailing list you would prefer to join.

Nana JANASHIA

Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) Manager

Tel/Fax: ++995 32 996 328 Mobile: ++995 99 577 722


URL: www.cenn.org

4Conferences, Workshops, Meetings in the past

Association Montanea

Le mardi 3 juillet 2001 commenait lHtel de Ville de Chambry par un premier rendez-vous runissant les 16 membres fondateurs de lassociation Montanea : Amnagement et Montagne/Montagne expansion ; le Dauphin Libr ; la Fdration des Matres Chiens dAvalanche ; le Festival International des Mtiers de la Montagne ; la FAO ( Food and Agriculture Organization ) ; la Mairie dAurillac, le Mountain Forum ; lObservatoire Europen des Forets de Montagne ; la Prfecture de la Savoie ; Radio Bleu Pays de Savoie ; la Scne Nationale Andr Malraux ; le Syndicat National des Accompagnateurs de Moyenne Montagne ; le Secours Ariens Franais ; Tlvision 8 Mont-Blanc ; lUniversit de la Savoie

5 points forts anims lordre du jour de cette premire runion

:- Accueil par Andr Gilbertas ( ancien maire de la ville de Chambry )

- Prsentation des actions envisages pour 2002

- Prsentation du projet des statuts

- Proposition dun montant de cotisation

- Questions diverses et dbats

Avant tout Montanea se veut tre une organisation charge dorganiser, de promouvoir et daccueillir tous les vnements lis lAnne Internationale de la Montagne, en2002.

La ville de Chambry, choisie comme point focal de lAnne Internationale de la Montagne, simpliquera pour ces 12 mois venir dans des manifestations telles que des confrences, des expositions, des rencontres sous le thme de la conservation et du dveloppement durable en montagne.

A lheure actuelle 11% de la population mondiale vit au-dessus de 1000 mtres daltitude dont 75 millions vivent au-dessus de 2000 mtres.

Ainsi les objectifs de Montanea sont de permettre de trouver un quilibre entre la conservation durable des zones de montagne tout en les dveloppant.

Cette anne 2002, sinscrit donc dans un mouvement de sensibilisation et dinformation internationale sur les cosystmes et les cultures originales, challenge relev par Montanea.

Dans un second temps, lAssemble Constitutive runissait les membres adhrents de lassociation. Il sagissait de reprendre les points abords lors de la premire runion ainsi que de constituer et voter le bureau de Montanea..

Les membres du bureau de lassociation ont t lus lunanimit :

- Syndicat National des Accompagnateurs en Moyenne Montagne

- Syndicat National des Moniteurs de Ski

- Universit de Savoie

- Ville de Chambry

- Ville dAnnecy

- Fte de la Foret

- Secours Ariens Franais

- Scne Nationale Andr Malraux

- Association Nationale des Directeurs des Pistes

- Festival International des Mtiers de la Montagne

Rapport ralis par Laure Soubrier Forum Europen de la Montagne

[email protected]

Workshop on "Climate Change at High Elevation Sites: Emerging Impacts HIGHEST II", June 25 - 28, 2001 Davos-Switzerland

Report by:

Martin Grosjean, NCCR Climate, University of Bern, Switzerland

[email protected]

(per e-mail via Mountain Forum, 13/07/01)

Organizers:

Henry F. Diaz, NOAA/OAR/CDC, Boulder, CO

Lisa J. Graumlich, Mountain Research Center, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

Raymond S. Bradley, Department of Geosciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Martin Grosjean, NCCR Climate, University of Bern

Sponsors:

NOAA/NSF/SNF/SANW/NCCR Climate

The rationale:

The conference built on the momentum created by the first conference on Climate Change at High Elevation Sites held in Wengen, Switzerland in 1995. As a follow-on activity, 40 scientists came together to discuss new findings since HIGHEST I, i.e. 1) to review recent climatic trends at different high elevation sites around the world, 2) to evaluate the utility and

fidelity of ecological indicators of climate change at high elevations, and 3) to evaluate the impact of climate change at high elevation sites on Earth surface processes, especially biotic and abiotic (e.g., water) resources.

The abstract volume is available at http://www.nccr-climate.unibe.ch

Here a few selected highlights (not exclusive and not complete):

"Global moistening" rather than "Global warming"

Several speakers (e.g. Schaer et al.) made a clear statement that temperature and precipitation must always be regarded as coupled variables. Temperature changes (e.g. 'Global Warming') always depend on the fraction of energy being converted into latent or sensible heat flux. This must be considered when rates of temperature changes in different locations and altitude levels are assesses, when changes in lapse rates are compared, freezing height levels of the free atmosphere and ground temperature are computed etc. Schaer et al showed that the

atmospheric water vapor content increases with global warming after Clausius-Clapeyron (~ 6%/K) whereas global precipitation increase is only half (1-3%/K) of Clausius-Clapeyron. Thus the water content of the atmosphere increases substantially with global warming, and 'Global Moistening' is the more appropriate term than 'Global Warming'.

Alpine climate and NAO

Observed trends during the 20th century show that 1) mean winter precipitation has significantly increased (+30%) particularly in the NW Alps, 2) intense precipitation events increased, and 3) mean and peak runoff and river discharge changed while the summer conditions remained remarkably stable. Since the observed trend in winter precipitation is about three times stronger than what has been used a decade ago for the climate change scenarios for the 21st century (+10% precipitation) it is suggested that also the impact on the Alpine hydrological cycle will be much greater that what is expected for the next 100 years based on model results from experiments and scenarios 10 years ago. (e.g., NFP 31, Schaer et al.). Future climate scenarios suggest with remarkable agreement that the observed trends for the 20th century (mild and moist winters, increased floods) will continue, but models also suggest that decreasing summer precipitation in the Southern Alps and the Mediterranean will

increase the likelihood for droughts. There are only few observations for that effect.

Whereas European temperature and precipitation fields are highly correlated with the NAO index, the correlation between Alpine temperature and precipitation with NAO index are high only for distinct periods in winter. However, the northern and southern Alps undergo different NAO influences (Wanner et al.). The mechanism describing the dynamical influence of NAO on Alpine climate is seen in the varying position of the active polar front jet. In the zonal (positive NAO) mode, the Alps are located SE of the exit zone of the jet, which leads to a remarkably reinforced cross-isobar NW-SE mass transport, and ultimately in anticyclonic and warm winter weather over the Alpine cone.

Temperature trends and freezing height levels

Rates of temperature changes in the Alps (Beniston) and Himalayas (e.g. Shresta) exceed global average values. Vuille reported new findings from the Andes. Mean annual temperatures (surface observations) in the northern tropical Andes of Colombia increased by as much as 1.6C in 25 years (1966 to 1990). Further to the south in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, the overall rate of temperature increase is not as high but the rate has more than tripled during the last 25 years (1975 - 1990) compared to the decades before (1939-1975). In Chile and parts of Argentina the warming rates during the last three decades (1960-1992) has doubled compared to the period between 1933 to 1960 (Vuille et al.). Little is known about precipitation changes. Vuille et al. found no significant P decrease over the last tree decades. However, an increase in March-April-May precipitation goes along with an increase in convective cloudiness in the eastern Andes and westernmost Amazonia while cloudiness in subtropical South America decreased. A more active Hadley circulation may offer a possible explanation for this observation.

In the free atmosphere (the mid-troposphere is about the altitude of glaciers), the temperature trend is little or not as clear (Seidel, Diaz, Vuille). Surface observations and free atmosphere soundings report different signs and changes for lapse rates in different parts of the world (tropics and mid-latitudes). These differences and the relationship between surface and free-air temperatures in different regions are poorly understood. A comprehensive description of the problem comparing free atmosphere and surface temperatures is given by Seidel and Free (Abstract Volume, 41). Research is needed to better understand the apparent discrepancy between massive glacier retreat, increased surface temperatures at high elevation sites but the lack of large-scale warming of the lower- and mid-troposphere. Particular attention should be paid to luv-lee effects, seasonality, tropical SSTs and ENSO, and the influence of large mountain massifs and plateaus compared to isolated peaks.

Glaciers and snow:

Recent surveys from Kilimanjaro show strongly negative mass balances during the last years (Kaser, Thompson et al.).

About 100 glaciers disappeared in the Alps since AD 1850. Observed glaciers retreats in the mid-latitudes are between 26-35% in area and up to 50% in volume (Meier, Fhn). Recent

retreats of South Cascade Glacier have been well outside the range of all fluctuations of this glacier during the past 5000 years.

Again, glacier retreat must be regarded as a function of temperature and precipitation (among other very important factors such as e.g. seasonality) and it has been shown that the modes of mass balance variability (summer and winter) are well related to variations in mesoscale atmospheric circulation (Meier). Interestingly, most recent observations revealed massive advances of glaciers in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru since 1998 (Kaser), which might be related to the observed increase in cloudiness and convection over the eastern Amazon basin (Vuille).

Special emphasis was also given to tropical ice cores and the interpretation of chemical species and isotopic compositions. Results from three cores from Tibet (Dunde, Gulya and Dasuopu, Thompson et al.), five Andean ice cores (Huascaran, Quelccaya, Sajama, Illimani, Chimborazo, Tapado (Thompson et al., Schotterer et al.) and Africa (Kilimanjaro; Thompson et al.) were compared. A particular problem is the question if seasonality is preserved in the ice cores, if the record is complete (e.g. high sublimation rates may erase depositions of a year) and how to detect possible hiatuses in the cores. A new method of reconstructing original mass balance terms was proposed (Schotterer, Ginot et al.). This is mandatory, if

measured net accumulation rates in the ice core are interpreted in terms of precipitation (total accumulation) and ultimately climate. All of the tropical ice cores show significant isotopic

enrichment in the 20th century.

Hydrology

The most robust projection for changes in river discharge is that global warming would result in earlier and smaller snowmelt-fed peak runoffs. Discharge data around the world show this effect in mountain areas of the high- and mid-latitude northern Hemisphere and (less robust) on the southern hemisphere (M. Dettinger). Peak discharge is earlier, and AMJ discharge (a measure for late- snow discharge) is a significantly smaller fraction of the annual total (Eastern Europe, Russia, Canada, Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River). This means that the natural water storage (snow, ice) capacity decreases dramatically. The changes are most pronounced in mid-altitude mountain ranges, i.e. middle mountains are more sensitive to such changes compared with high-elevation areas.

Vegetation and biodiversity

20th century increases in tree line were reported for the Urals (Moiseev): In the South Ural 60 -80 m (observation period 1929 to 2000) and in the North and Polar Urals 40 m (observation period 1957 - 2000). This is attributed to warming (observed on average 1.4C over the last century) and moistening. Cold season warming (+3C in the South Ural, +4.3C in the North and Polar Urals compared to the mid-19th century) is stronger than the warm season warming. Also precipitation rates increased substantially. As a result of the upward expansion of forests, tundra areas in the South Urals decreased by 10-30% over the last century (preliminary estimates), and are thought to decrease by 40-70% if T rises by 3C.

Christian Koerner argued convincingly that surface air temperatures and soil temperatures in the root zone (and not CO2!) are the most important factors controlling the upper tree line elevation.

Tree ring chronologies from seven mountain ranges in Arizona and New Mexico (Swetnam et al.) show a rise in growth since 1976 that is unprecedented over the period of the last 900 years. This is thought to be due to exceptionally warmer and wetter conditions. Also other ecological processes (forest fire and tree recruitment) changed since 1976.

New dendroclimatological data (Villalba, et al.) from the Southern Andes also show how unusual the 20th century climate was in the context of the last 400 years. Southern Patagonian temperatures (from tree rings) since the mid-1970s were higher than what was observed in tree rings over the last 350 years.

Also treeing studies from Mongolia (D'Arrigo, Jacoby et al.) suggest that warmest temperatures over the past thousand years are found in the 20th century. The 1999 tree ring width has probably the highest value over the past millennium.

Also methodological problems were highlighted. Key-issues concern a) the differences in the ring parameters being used, b) differences in the climate parameter modelled, c) inherent species-related differences, d) actual climate differences at the site, e) differences in the statistical procedures used for the reconstruction (Hughes, Luckman, Swetnam, Villalba, Jacoby et al).

25% of the European vascular plants are restricted or predominantly occurring in the alpine zone (above tree line), although this area covers only 3% of the area. Comparison of recent vascular flora with surveys in the late 19th and early 20th century on more than 300 alpine summits show that the observed warming during the 20th century resulted in an increase in species richness in the nival zone (Grabherr et al.). GLORIA-Europe Global Observation Research Initiative in Alpine Environments started on January 1st 2001. GLORIA-Europe is the pilot project for a global network. Camille Parmesan presented examples of butterfly diversity at high elevation sites in western USA and Europe. Some populations showed massive increases, others got extinct. A main response to climate change is also the redistribution of species and communities. For example the mean location of Edith's Checkerspot (Western USA) populations shifted 124 m upward during the 20th century, which matches well the observed mean annual T trend. The upper level of the Edith's Checkerspot population seems to be stable. Other mountain species (e.g. Apollo's butterfly) got extinct on all tops of the Jura Mountains (Europe) lower than 850 m in the early 1970s whereas the populations remained present on mountains higher that 850 m.

Global Networks and Mountain Research for Global Change Research Important and useful links (list not exclusive and not complete):

IGBP-MRI Mountain Research Initiative

http://www.fowi.ethz.ch/pgw/research_main.htm

GMBA Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment www.unibas.ch/gmba (check for

many other links)

GLORIA Global Obs. Res. Initiative Alpine Envir.

http://www.gloria.ac.at/res/gloria_home/

MF The Mountain Forum global and regional network http://www.mtnforum.org/

IYM2002 UN International Year of Mountains http://www.mountains2002.org/

NCCR Climate (Abstract volume of HIGHEST II):

http://www.nccr-climate.unibe.ch

Swiss Alpine Studies http://www.alpinestudies.unibe.ch/

ProClim Forum Climate and Global Change

http://www.sanw.unibe.ch/root/focal/proclim.html

Global Change and Mountain Regions Implementation Plan

The Mountain Research Initiative, IGBP / GTOS / IHDP Report No 49

http://www.igbp.kva.se/uploads/report_49.pdf

Natura 2000. Observations de Grard Caussimont(*) pendant le colloque du CIAPP en Mai 2001

Jai eu loccasion, en septembre 1999, de participer comme observateur au titre des ONGs (envoy par le WWF) au Sminaire scientifique biogographique de la zone pyrnenne alpine. Le rle de ces sminaires biogographiques est celui dvaluer si les propositions des tats membres sont assez reprsentatives pour chaque espce et chaque habitat dintrt communautaire.

Quant la mthode utilise, les experts scientifiques ont travaill partir des listes de rfrence du Centre thmatique europen du Musum National dHistoire Naturelle franais, charg par la Commission Europenne dorganiser ces runions dvaluation scientifique.

Rsultats du Sminaire de septembre 1999:

La zone alpine des Pyrnes franaises est concerne par 33 espces dintrt communautaire dont 6 prioritaires et 49 habitats dont 12 prioritaires. Aprs valuation scientifique sur la reprsentativit gographique et en terme de volume des propositions de la France, il savre que pour 18 espces dont 4 prioritaires et 27 habitats dont 7 prioritaires, les propositions sont insuffisantes. Toutes ces espces sont situes dans les Pyrnes-Atlantiques.

Le Sminaire scientifique franco-espagnol a conclu linsuffisance des propositions franaises. La France na pas fait de propositions la hauteur de la richesse biologique de la partie atlantique de cette rgion alpine des Pyrnes.

Situation actuelle: Un autre sminaire scientifique pour la zone alpine (Alpes-Pyrnes) devait se tenir dbut juillet pour valuer les nouvelles listes. la demande de la France, il est remis plus tard cause de refus locaux et de problmes darbitrages gouvernementaux sur les listes proposes par le Ministre de lEnvironnement.

Tout ceci dmontre quel point il faut faire preuve de pdagogie pour expliquer et faire accepter la conservation des habitats naturels et le rseau Natura 2000. Le rle des associations de protection de la nature peut tre dterminant pour aider faire passer le message partir de considrations dordre scientifique, patrimonial et non corporatiste ou lectoral. Cest pourquoi, il semble opportun de travailler au sein du CIAPP un programme pyrnen de sensibilisation du public la conservation des habitats naturels.

(*) Grard Caussimont : naturaliste spcialis dans lours et la faune pyrnenne, auteur dune thse de doctorat sur les valles franco-espagnoles des Pyrnes-occidentales, Vice-Prsident du Comit Scientifique du Parc National des Pyrnes, Prsident du FIEP-Groupe Ours Pyrnes.

(Suzy Candido per e-mail via Mountain Forum Europe, 13/07/01)

5Future Events

A regular service is provided by the Mountain Forum. Please contact the website:

http://www.mtnforum.org/calendar/calendar.htm

(5.1) Annual Meeting, Royal Geographical Society, Institute of British Geographers

2 6 January 2002

Belfast, North Ireland, United Kingdom

Please contact: http://www.rgs.org/ and: http://www.qub.ac.uk/geog/documents/ibg/

(5.2)Opening Ceremony of IYM2002 in Hong Kong

6-Jan-2002

Hong Kong, China

Contact: [email protected]

More information: http://www.mtnforum.org/calendar/events/0201hkca.htm

(5.3)Mountain Photograph Exhibition of Jack Ives

Tokyo, Japan. 15-Jan-2002 / 15-Feb-2002


(5.4)Mountains: Environment and Human Activities

Tokyo, Japan. 24-Jan-2002 / 24-Jan-2002


(5.5)UNU International Seminar on Conservation of Mountain Ecosystems

Tokyo, Japan. 25-Jan-2002 / 25-Jan-2002


(5.6)The International Forum of Investigation by Internet on Youth and Mountains

5-7 February 2002

San Martin de Los Andes, Argentina


URL:

http://www.iyv2001.org/cfapps/queries/calendar/gc_detail.cfm?CalendarID=1678

(5.7)Conflicts and Mountains

Chambry, France. 5-Mar-2002 / 5-Mar-2002


More information: http://www.montanea.org

(5.8)Annual Meeting of the AAG: Special sessions on Mountain Geography

19 23 March 2002 in Los Angeles, California

In special celebration of 2002 The International Year of the Mountains, the Mountain Geography Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers (AAG), and the International Geographical Union (IGU) Study Group on Diversity in Mountain Systems, are organizing special sessions on Mountain Geography at the next Annual Meeting of the AAG, 19 23 March 2002 in Los Angeles, California.

In keeping with the missions of the AAG Specialty Group and the IGU Study Group, you are invited to contribute to 2002 The International Year of the Mountains by presenting a paper, poster or illustrated paper in Special Sessions on Mountain Geography.

If your work is in mountains, be it human, cultural, physical, techniques, methods, policy or somewhere in-between, no matter. As long as it pertains to mountain peoples, environments or issues, your work is welcome.

If you are already considering another special session and your work is in or about mountain environments, mountain peoples and/or mountain issues, please contact Donald Friend (address below) regarding co-sponsorship of special sessions.

To be included, simply follow the directions on the AAG Website (http://www.aag.org): you must register individually on-line where you will then receive a participant number. Then send your participant number, title of presentation and abstract to Donald Friend at the address below. He will then organize sessions.

DEADLINE FOR PAPER PRESENTATIONS: 20 AUGUST 2001 (The AAG deadline is 31

August, materials are needed beforehand to provide time to organize).

DEADLINE FOR POSTER OR ILLUSTRATED PAPER PRESENTATIONS: 18 SEPTEMBER 2001 (The AAG deadline is 28 September, materials are needed beforehand to provide time to organize).

Donald A. Friend, Ph.D.


Minnesota State University

Armstrong Hall 7

Mankato, MN 56001

USA

507-389-2618 office

507-389-2980 fax

http://www.mnsu.edu/dept/geog/Friend.html

[email protected]

(5.9)Symposium on the Mountain Geography

Tokyo, Japan. 29-Mar-2002 / 29-Mar-2002


(5.10)7th International Wildlife Law Conference

The 7th International Wildlife Law Conference will take place on April 13, 2002 at the Washington College of Law of American University in Washington, DC. In recognition of the United Nation's declaration of 2002 as the "International Year of Mountains," we are hoping to create a panel that will focus on the role of international law and policy in conserving mountain biodiversity. If you are interested in participating in this panel, please submit an abstract to my attention by September 1. Information about past conferences can be found on our website; you are also invited to sign up on our low-volume announcement list for further information about the conference and updates to the site. I hope you can join us in Washington for 7IWLC.

William C.G. Burns

Chair, American Society of International Law - Wildlife Interest Group

1210 Floribunda Ave. #7

Burlingame, CA 94010

Ph: 650.281.9126

Fax: 801.838.4710

[email protected]

www.eelink.net/~asilwildlife

(5.11)International Conference of Mountain Children

Uttaranchal, India. 15-Apr-2002 / 15-May-2002

Contact: [email protected] [email protected]

More information: http://www.mymountains.org/icmc/

(5.12)International Montology Conference: "The State and Development Issues of Mountain Systems"

St. Petersburg, Russian Fed. 17-Apr-2002 / 19-Apr-2002


(5.13) World Congress of Paramos

13-18 May 2002

Paipa, Colombia


(5.14)Third European Mountain Convention

Inverness, UK. 16-May-2002 / 18-May-2002


More information:

http://www.mtnforum.org/resources/library/eurom01a-en.htm

http://www.euromontana.org/ingles/frame.htm

(5.15)Celebrating Mountain Women

28 - 31 May, 2002

Kathmandu, Nepal

The UN's proposed International Year of the Mountains (IYM) 2002 has presented a unique opportunity to highlight the realities of life in the mountains and put women on the mountain agenda. In this context, ICIMOD and the Mountain Forum plan to hold a global conference, 'Celebrating Mountain Women' (CMW), to launch a long-term programme for mountain women at ICIMOD. This international conference is a chance to celebrate the drive, spirit and diversity of mountain women everywhere.

The conference will bring together indigenous women, donor agencies, policy-makers and planners, entrepreneurs, and researchers to share the problems and progress of mountain women. Such a face to face interaction will facilitate dynamic solutions and an action programme that will help to overcome a wide range of neglect and poverty that plague many mountain areas of the world.

During the planning meeting of CMW, which was held in Kathmandu from May 8-10 2001, the organizing committee elected women representing various parts of the world to form a Steering Committee (SC). These members will have an instrumental role in planning and organizing the upcoming events. They will advise, guide, support, assist and inform the Secretariat staff throughout the year. In addition, the SC members will organize regional meetings in their respective regions.

The Planning Meeting of CMW also proposed five thematic areas as a basis for activities: Natural Resources and Environment, Health and Well Being, Entrepreneurship, Legal, Political and Human Rights, Culture and Indigenous Knowledge. These themes will receive focus through research presentations, policy discussions, best practices, songs, stories, theatre, videos, and so on.

This International Conference will provide a new beginning through interaction, participation and expression. It will give mountain women a forum through which to articulate their concerns and share experiences and ideas about the future of mountain livelihoods and cultures. Such a gathering will enable the mountain women's networks to not only grow and strengthen as agents of change, but also to make a significant contribution to policies and practices that empower mountain women and their communities.

A strategic media plan is being developed to increase public awareness through coverage of mountain women's issues and of the events being planned; it will include electronic networking and e-conferences. A series of specific preparatory activities will ensure appropriate dissemination and coverage of the event: viz. identifying mountain women's groups and networks, documenting mountain women's initiatives, organizing regional meetings between mountain women and policy-makers, building interactive databases, locating mountain women's cultural resources such as songs, crafts, films, videos, and stories. Throughout the conference a bazaar of mountain women's products will be held. Stalls will be

available for those wishing to participate.

At the conference, mountain women will also prepare a message for the Earth Summit to be held in South Africa in 2002.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to give mountain women a voice!

Accommodation will be on a shared room basis at the Holiday Inn-Soaltee Crown Plaza at specially negotiated prices for the Conference. Single accommodation will be available for self-sponsored participants and those willing to pay single supplement rates. Room rates for single (double) occupancy: USD 65 (80) per night. Charge will be on full board basis to include arrival/departure airport transfers + three meals + tea/coffee/cookies

SPONSORSHIP

The Organizers expect to be able to sponsor approximately 170 participants as per assessment of means and to ensure regional / global representation. Participants and organizations/institutions in developed countries are encouraged to sponsor fellow-women participants from the developing world. Your generosity will be duly recognized.

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CELEBRATING MOUNTAIN WOMEN

28-31 May 2002, Kathmandu, Nepal

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REGISTRATION FORM (Please print legibly)

[Note: A registration fee of $100/participant will be levied to cover partial costs.]

Name:

(This name will be used on your name badge)

Profession / position:

Organization:

Full mailing address:

Tel:

Fax:

Email:

ACCOMMODATION

(Tick what is applicable and specify where necessary.)

[ ] I will make my own hotel bookings/arrangements

[ ] I request assistance for hotel arrangements

Date of Arrival: / / / (day/ month/ approx. time)

Date of Departure: / / / (day/ month/ approx. time)

Please visit the web site for exact programme details of the conference and

updates: http://www.mtnforum.org/women

[ ] Accompanying person(s), if any: Name(s):85.. 858585.

[ ] Single room US$ 65.-/ night (full board basis)

[ ] Double room on shared and full-board basis : US$ 80 for two persons.

[ ] Special needs for disability (please specify).....

TRAVEL

Participants must make their own travel arrangements up to Kathmandu, Nepal.

* At Kathmandu airport - the Holiday Inn Crown Plaza hotel transfer service will bring you to the hotel directly.

* Visa will be issued upon arrival : visa fee is currently US$ 30 for a period of stay ranging from 1 day - 60 days.

[ ] I need a letter of reference / invitation to obtain a visa for Nepal.

PAYMENT

[ ] I am paying the registration fee of US$ 100.

[ ] I request assistance for hotel reservation and pay US$ 150.-

(down-payment for hotel reservation) plus registration fee of US$ 100.-:

total payment US$ 250.-

[ ] I will pay the amount to the following bank account number:

Name of Bank: Nepal Arab Bank, Kantipath, KTM, Nepal.

Please add: "for ICIMOD - CMW project Ac.No. 211740"

Signature...........................

The deadline for registration is 31 January 2002.

Please fill in this form in legible print and return it by fax or airmail to:

Ms. Ojaswi Josse

Coordination Unit of Celebrating Mountain Women

IYM 2002 Secretariat

ICIMOD

P.O.Box 3226

Kathmandu

Nepal.

For further information please contact us by e-mail, fax or telephone:

[email protected]

Fax: ++ 977 1 524509,

Telephone: ++977 1 525313

(5.20)Changing Cultural Landscape natural and socio-economic determinants

30. Mai - 1. Juni 2002

Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany)

Im International Year of the Mountains soll insbesondere die Verknpfung physio- und kulturgeographischer Fragestellungen in Mittelgebirgsrumen angesprochen werden. Die Organisation vor Ort liegt bei Prof. Dr. R. Mckel (Institut fr Physische Geographie der Universitt Freiburg) und Prof. Dr. J. Stadelbauer (Institut fr Kulturgeographie der Universitt Freiburg). Vorgesehen sind eine eintgige Vortragsveranstaltung und zwei eintgige Exkursionen. Die Tagung wird in enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem Freiburger Graduiertenkolleg Gegenwartsbezogene Landschaftsgenese geplant und durchgefhrt. Sie richtet sich auerdem als Tagung der IGU Study Group Diversity in Mountain Systems an einen internationalen Interessenten- und Teilnehmerkreis.

Voranmeldungen und Vortragsangebote werden erbeten an

Prof. Dr. Rdiger Mckel, Institut fr Physische Geographie der Universitt, D-79805 Freiburg; Tel +497612033507; Fax +497612033596; E-mail: [email protected]

Prof. Dr. Jrg Stadelbauer, Institut fr Kulturgeographie der Universitt, D-79085 Freiburg; Tel. +497612033577; Fax +497612033575; E-mail: [email protected]

(5.21)Mountains and Environment: 10 years after Rio

Courmayeur, Italy. 1-Jun-2002 / 30-Jun-2002


More information: http://www.montagna.org

(5.22)"The Tropical Mountains toward 2020: Water, Life, and Production"

5 - 7 June, 2002

Ancash, Peru - II International Meeting of Mountain Ecosystems

The National Working Group in Ecosystems of Mountain of Peru is pleased in announcing the II International Meeting of Ecosystems of Mountain in celebration of the International Year of Mountains 2002. The organization of this event is responsibility of the National Group of Ecosystems of Mountains, group with more than 20 entities of the public and private sector designated with this responsibility by the peruvian government. The headquarters of this II Meeting is the city of Huaraz, located in the main chain of tropical glaciers of the world, the White Mountain Range, protected by the National Park Huascarn, Natural Heritage of Humankind.

OBJECTIVES:

Likewise the preparatory Meeting of the AIM2002 (Cuzco 27-29 April 2001), the II Meeting remarks the nature of Peru as a mountainous country, and the global importance of regions of tropical mountains.

The Conference has the following objectives:

1. Collect the perspective that mountain communities of Peru have about challenges and actions for the mountains toward year 2020. We will convene the participation of men and women leaders or rural communities, as well as elected authorities.

2. Analyze the current and future scenarios that have mountain populations and environment, especially the risks associated with climatic changes, as well as society and economy trends in mountain regions.

3. Propose long-term alliances within the lines of policy or specific actions that the mountains require from the national government, local and from the society in general in order to raise the issue that mountains continue to be source of water, life and production systems.

TIMETABLE OF THE II MEETING:

- 24 August 2001: Announcement of the II Meeting

- October 2001: File shipment of registry to interested participants and invitation to submit presentations (plenary and exhibition of materials)

- February 2002: Confirmation of accepted presentations

PROGRAM:

Wednesday 5 June, 2002:

Registration

Inauguration of the Fair of Projects and Mountain Initiatives

Conferences: Scenarios 2020: water, biodiversity, society, and economy.

Thursday 6 June, 2002:

Conferences: Mountain peoples debate the scenarios of 2020

Friday 7 June, 2002

Policies and Actions for Water, Life, and Production in Tropical

Mountains (Working Groups and Plenary)

Awards to the projects and initiatives

Closing ceremony

Saturday 8 June, 2002. Visit to the National Park Huascarn.

PARTICIPANTS:

National Group of Ecosystems of Mountain will call together the interested,

including:

Men and women leaders of rural communities

Local government authorities elect

Scientists, members of NGOs and experts in the central subjects of the

II Meeting

Institution representatives of government and of interested countries

Representatives of the private enterprise

(5.23)World heritage and natural hazards in mountain towns

Chambry, France. 20-Jun-2002 / 22-Jun-2002


(5.24)Consultation 2002 on Mountain Forests

26 to 28 June 2002

Comunidad Foral de Navarre, Pyrenees, Spain

Following the 1st announcement at the Meeting of the Inter-Agency Group of Mountains (Geneva, Switzerland, 13-15 November 2000), the European Observatory of Mountain Forests-EOMF and the Government of the Comunidad Foral de Navarra, Spain are glad to confirm the organisation of the:

4th INTERNATIONAL CONSULTATION ON "MOUNTAIN FORESTS IN 2002:

LESSONS LEARNED, SOCIETAL CHALLENGES, AND A VISION BEYOND 2002"

The aim is:

-to bring together actors and institutions,

-to share experiences, and

-to build on measures and policies a programme of work based on a long-term vision. Given the diversity of interests and local situations, the core question of the consultation is "How the responsibility of each actor and institution can contribute to secure the public interest of mountain forest resources with a benefit for all?"

The Consultation follows the 3rd International Workshop on the "Sustainable Future of Mountain Forests in Europe" (Igls, Tyrol, Austria, 3-5 May 2000), where 120 participants from 23 countries and institutions, including FAO, IUFRO, European Union, EUROMONTANA, AEM, Mountain Forum, decided to highlight "For 2002, the International Year of Mountains-IYM, and beyond, co-operative approaches to integrated policies for mountain forests, taking into account all their values, can contribute substantially towards the sustainability of mountain forests and the wellbeing of communities both in Europe and worldwide. 2002 should consider mountain forests in the broad context of the sustainable development of mountain regions, with a global perspective".

The final programme and invitations will be forwarded by the European Observatory of Mountain Forests-EOMF and the Government of the Comunidad Foral de Navarra next October 2001. Further information at: http://www.eomf.org, http://www.mountains2002.org,

http://www.mtnforum.org

You are kindly invited to express your interest in the Consultation by return of this message. Thank you and see you in the Pyrenees!

Suite une premire annonce faite l occasion de la Runion du Groupe Inter-Agences sur les Montagnes (Genve, Suisse, 13-15 novembre 2000), l Observatoire Europen des Forts de Montagne-OEFM et le Gouvernement de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra, Espagne ont l honneur de vous confirmer l organisation du :

4me CONSULTATION INTERNATIONALE SUR " LES FORETS DE MONTAGNE EN

2002 : LECONS APPRISES, DEFIS DE SOCIETE ET UNE VISION AU DELA DE 2002"

qui se tiendra dans la Comunidad Foral de Navarre, Pyrnes, Espagne, avec une journe de sminaires dans les Pyrnes franais, du 26 au 28 juin 2002. Lobjectif est de runir les acteurs et les institutions, - partager les expriences, et construire sur des mesures et des politiques un programme de travail bas sur une vision long terme. En considration de la diversit d intrts et de situations locales, la question centrale de la Consultation est "Comment la responsabilit de chaque acteur et institution peut contribuer assurer l intrt public des ressources forestires en montagne au bnfice de tous ? "

La Consultation suit le 3me Colloque International sur " L Avenir durable des Forts de Montagne en Europe " (Igls, Tyrol, Autriche, 3-5 mai 2000), au cours duquel 120 participants de 23 pays et institutions, y compris la FAO, la IUFRO, l Union europenne, EUROMONTANA, l AEM, le Mountain Forum, ont dcid de mettre en vidence les approches coopratives de politique intgre pour les forts de montagne, prenant en compte toutes les valeurs qui peuvent considrablement contribuer la durabilit des forts de montagne et au bien-tre des communauts en Europe et travers le monde. 2002 devrait considrer les forts de montagne dans le cadre largi du dveloppement durable des rgions de montagne, avec une perspective globale .

Le programme final ainsi que les invitations seront envoyes par lObservatoire Europen des Forts de Montagne-OEFM et le Gouvernement de la Comunidad Foral de Navarra, Espagne en octobre prochain. Pour un complment d information, consulter les sites :

http://www.eomf.org, http://www.mountains2002.org, http://www.mtnforum.org

Vous tes pri d exprimer votre intrt pour la Consultation par retour de ce message. Merci et au revoir dans les Pyrnes !

European Observatory of Mountain Forests (EOMF)

Observatoire Europen des Forts de Montagne (OEFM)

Les Thermes - F-73230 St Jean d'Arvey (France)

tel: +33 (0)4 79 28 42 03 - fax: +33 (0)4 79 28 40 58

email: [email protected] - http://www.eomf.org

2002 International Year of Mountains - IYM

http://www.mountains2002.org

(5.25)Mountain Forests: Conservation and Management

Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

28 July - 1 August 2002

Contact: The conference website is www.mountainforests.net.

Conference sponsored by IUFRO Units 1.05.00 "Silviculture for sustainable multifunctional forests" and 1.05.14 "Sustainable management and silviculture in mountain regions" at Silver Star Mountain Resort, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada July 28-August 1st 2002

Conference Theme

Forest management in mountainous regions of the world is becoming increasingly more challenging. For historical and ecological reasons, these regions contain extensive tracts of forests often adjacent to heavily developed and urbanized areas. The beauty and "natural" character of many such areas accentuates land use conflicts over timber and non-timber values. There has been a long history of human intervention in mountain forests but little is known about the effect that increasing demands will have on mountain forest ecosystems.

The theme, "Mountain Forests: Conservation and Management", will provide a forum at which forest researchers from around the world can present and discuss the latest findings from their research on mountain forests and management issues.

The four day Conference will address issues in the management of mountain forests and the unique challenges they present with an emphasis on silvicultural challenges and solutions. Sessions under consideration include:

Mountain Forests: their character and resources, focusing on the unique character of mountain forests and the resources they provide;

Ecosystem Productivity and Condition, focusing on ecosystem structure and processes in managed and pristine forests and the effect of alternative silviculture practices on the ecosystem.

Biodiversity Conservation, focusing on linkages between management at all levels and the conservation of mountain species,

Water Conservation, focusing on the linkages between forest cover and water supply as well as the impacts of silvicultural systems and regenerating forests on water quality and quantity.

The conference will conclude with a session on Responding to the Management Challenges focusing on alternative and innovative approaches to managing mountain forests for many values.

(5.26)8th International Ecological Congress - "Mountain geoecology" session

Seoul, Korea Rep. 11-Aug-2002 / 18-Aug-2002


More information: http://www.seoulintecol.org

(5.27)Mountain Indigenous Knowledge, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Creative Means of Resources Governance

Kunming, China. 19-Aug-2002 / 22-Aug-2002


More information:

http://www.mountainforum.org/calendar/events/0208mmsa.htm

(5.28)Sustainable Mountain Development and Transboundary Co-operation in Altai-Sayan Region

Gorno-Altaisk, Russian Fed. 1-Sep-2002 / 30-Sep-2002


(5.29)Mountain Water: Integrated Management of High Watersheds

5-6 September 2002

Megve, France


(5.30)NGOs as Key Player in the Sustainable Development of Mountains in HKH Region

10-11 September 2002

Rawalakot, Pakistan


(5.31)Die Rolle der NGOs in Berggebieten: Jahresfachtagung der Internationalen Alpenschutzkomission CIPRA

Liechtensten. 12-Sep-2002 / 14-Sep-2002


More information: http://www.lgu.li

(5.32)Ecological and Economic Benefits of Mountain Forests

September 15-18, 2002

Innsbruck, Austria

http://fbva.forvie.ac.at/iym/ecology.html

In the International Year of Mountains 2002 the Austrian Federal Forest Research Centre Vienna, the University of Agricultural Sciences Vienna, the University of Innsbruck, the Province of Tyrol, the Austrian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management and the IUFRO Group 8.02 'Forest Site' jointly organise an international scientific symposium on ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF MOUNTAIN FORESTS. The objective of the symposium is to evaluate the biological and geochemical dynamics in mountain forests with respect to their benefits for the society. Special emphasis is

placed on conflicts of interest regarding conservation of minimally disturbed forest ecosystems and the economic needs of mountain communities as traditional resource users in mountainous areas. the symposium shall provide a platform for discussion between experts in various fields of forest research as well as players in the local economy of mountainous regions. Target participants are forest scientists, political decision makers, chambers and public authorities, institutions for the advancement of research and professionals working in related fields.

Topics:

I) Forest policy and land use conflicts in mountainous areas

II) Geochemical processes in mountain forests

III) Genetics and ecophysiology of mountain forests

IV) Integrated crisis managment

Call for contributions:

Participants are invited to submit their registration form via

http://fbva.forvie.ac.at/iym/ecology.html. The organizers can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by surface mail to

Mr. Robert Jandl, Forstliche Bundesversuchsanstalt, Seckendorff Gudent Weg 8, A-1131 Wien. The deadline for registration and submission of abstracts for papers and posters is April 5th, 2002.

(5.33) PROPOSAL OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT (ICMD) 2002

Special Issue for the International Year of Mountain, United Nations

Background

The International Conference on Mountain Development (ICMD) will be held on October 2002, in China. It aims to respond to the United Nations' suggestion that the year of 2002 is the International Mountains Year (IYM), and to enhance the international cooperation on mountain Sciences and the public awareness in the protection and rational utilization of mountainous regions. ICMD is proposed by CAS, and co-sponsored by the FAO, ICIMOD, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Chinese Association for Science and Technology, Environment Protection Administration, Ministry of Sciences and Technology, The Institute of Mountain Disaster and Environment & Chinese Society of Geography. The experts, scholars and the government officers specialized in mountain hazards; protection of mountain regions and mountain resources development and utilization from many countries in the wo

Main Theme

Mountain Ecological Environment & Sustainable Development on Mountains

Topics

1.Evolution of Mountain Environment under Global Change

Including evolution of mountain environment for permafrost, forest line grassland, lake, etc., dynamic equilibrium between soils and vegetation, ecological influences by climatic change.

2.Degradation and Recovery of Mountain Eco-system

Including distribution of vegetation and its ecological function processes of forestry, farmland and grassland degradation, theories and techniques for slop land eco-system recovery.

3.Mountain Hazards and its prevention

Including formation of mountain, its geological and geomorphological characteristics, climate, glaciers and hydrological factors. Occurrence of mountain hazards and its relation to

nature and influence by human activities.

4.Sustainable Development for Mountain Agriculture

Including type of agricultural activities, management of residential village, sustainable ecological development and income structure in mountain regions.

5.Ecotourism in Mountain regions

Development of ecotourism resources in mountain regions, the design of tourist products.

6.Rational Utilization for Mountain Resources

Including hydroelectric energy resources utilization, solar energy and development of biological resources, food and fuel supply structure,natural landscape and native species resources utilization etc.

7.Application and distribution of GIS, RS and GPS in Mountain regions.

8.Water harvesting and related management policies.

9.Investment, Management and Related Governmental Policies.

Including policy on low-income population, policy on employment compensation between mountain and plain area, policy on mountain area development etc.

10.Education and Culture in Mountain regions.

Education in impoverished mountain regions, especially for women and children, culture of minority nationality on mountain regions.

Call For Papers

The official language of the conference is English, so papers and all correspondence are required in English. Two copies of abstract of about 400 words, clearly stating the purpose, results and conclusions of the work to be presented in the full paper should be submitted to ICMD 2002 Secretariat before 31, December. 2001 for review. Each abstract should clearly state the most relevant conference topics; the full-length paper is limited within 6-8 pages.

Local Organizing Sponsors Committee.

Advisory Committee

Co-sponsors

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization

International Center for Integrated Mountain Development

National Natural Science Foundation of China

Chinese Association for Science and Technology Chinese Society of Geography

International Scientific committee (In No. 2 Announcement)

Conference structure

Keynote lectures will be given in plenary sessions. Invited lectures and papers focusing on thematic complexes will be presented in parallel sessions in the first three days, the fourth day is scheduled for a one-day tour nearly the city, the last 5 days is scheduled for expeditions. (See tourist programs).

Registration Fee.

Tourists programs

1.Chengdu-Jiuzhai Gully-Huanglong-Dujiangyan-Chengdu (Minjiang River Line)

2.Chengdu-Chongqing-Yichang-Wuhan-Chengdu (Yangtze River, the three Gorges)

3.Chengdu-Hailuo Gully-Chengdu (Conch Mountain)

Important Dates:

Deadline for submission of Abstracts: 31, December 2001.

Deadline for submission of paper: 31, March 2002.

Please submit the following form after filling it in to ICMD 2002 Secretariat before 31 August, 2001

*******Registration Form*************

Prof/Dr/Mr./Ms:

Organization:

Mailing Address:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

Title of Paper:

Number and names of accompanying persons:

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For additional information or queries, please contact:

ICMD 2002 Secretariat

Institute of Mountain Disaster & Environment, CAS

P.O.Box .417,

Chengdu, 610041

Sichuan, P.R.China

Tel: 0086-28-5228819

Fax:0086-28-5229892


(5.34) II World Meeting of Mountain Populations. (Quito, Ecuador, September 20-24, 2002)

September 20-24, 2002

Quito, Ecuador

Representatives, men, and women, of 115 countries of the world, will discuss relative aspects to their inhabitant condition in the mountains, which it is the principal concern of the AMPW (Association of Mountain Population of the World).

The peoples who live in mountainous areas have not been subject to the attention which has been given to other aspects of mountains, regarding its social conditions, economic, cultural and even political that characterizes them, as well as in contrast to the socioeconomic trends that share these populations in different continents. Despite the socioeconomic diversity which are cultural aspects of these populations, they usually share similar relations to the environment, to their damaged emphasis's, to their greatest requirements or difficulties for communications.

In general, the populations of mountain face more difficulties that the populations of the low-lands to access to the networks of trade, for example, by distances, damaged soils, transportation, by the soil characteristics, etc. Requirements or difficulties of production are greater in altitude. The populations of the mountain areas tends to migrate to lower lands. Consequently, mountain areas lose economic, social, and demographic importance, and therefore also loss its political importance in favor of those of the low-lands , its cultures are depreciated and margined .

It is important to take measures in order to counteract these limitations or difficulties. Its cultural diversity and contributions made to the rest of populations of the world should be reevaluated together with the promotion of these populations so that they are the actors of a sustainable development with real social equity and they achieve the mastery of its future and its environment.

Meeting to debate, and to formulate proposals, links, and joint activities.

The Quito meeting seeks a broad debate on the situation and challenges of the mountain populations of mountain, among these, representatives elected at the various levels of government, starting by local level and researchers. For the APMM it is important to organize a wide debate among sectors, broad and possibly divergent, otherwise is not possible to build consensus and lasting agreements. The Quito proposals should also react to other debates that are carried out in various mountainous ranges of the world, and provide a space to draft proposals that support the action on these populations for a long term, and the decisions of the international entities, the United Nations. The decisions made in Quito will be then led to the meeting in Bichkek, Kirgistan, as it was agreed with FAO both at a recent meeting in Geneva and in Rome.

Preparatory regional meetings.

Several national and regional meetings in the world: (Latin America, Himalayas, South Asia This, Africa of the East, Europe Mediterranean and of the East, Europe of the North, North America), in which the action of APMM is divided, will take place prior to the meeting of Quito. Different issues, following the priorities of the populations of the mountainous of these regions, are found in preparation, which will then be debated in Quito, regarding management

of the natural resources and of the ecosystems; local governments and citizen participation; mountain cities; cultures and identity: management and collective participation of the protected areas; local economic strategies, regional, national, and the challenges of globalization; interaction between mountain communities and global society.

In addition to discuss these topics in their different aspects, the Quito Meeting, will promote the exchange and the constitution of linkages, networks and joint effort spaces both between populations of mountain and with different authority levels, and the researchers or active organizations of the civil society working in this marvelous spaces that are the mountains, in its multiple links and complementarities with populations and low-land areas.

More information: APMM y CEDIME en Quito, Ecuador:

Calle Junn 574 y Jimnez.

Apartado de correo 17-15-0018

Tel. (593-2) 58 24 78; 28 22 11

Fax: (593-2) 58 24 78

Correo electrnico: [email protected]

(5.35)Central and East European Mountain areas specific session

Slovakia. 1-Oct-2002 / 31-Oct-2002


More information:

http://www.mtnforum.org/resources/library/eurom01a-en.htm

http://www.euromontana.org/ingles/frame.htm

(5.36)Mountain History Colloquium: Traversing the Mountains

Chambry, France. 3-Oct-2002 / 4-Oct-2002


More information: http://www.montanea.org

(5.37)International Conference on Mountain Development 2002

Chengdu, China. 15-Oct-2002 / 19-Oct-2002


(5.38)Symposium on 'Tourism and the Natural Environment'

23-25 October 2002

University of Brighton, England.

For information concerning the symposium themes and topic areas please check our website:

http://www.bus.bton.ac.uk/symposium/index.htm

In particular, we will be hosting sessions on mountain tourism and ecotourism to celebrate 2002 as the UN International Year of Ecotourism and the Mountains. Announcement of keynote speakers will follow at the end of September.

Paper Submission and Publication

Both refereed and working papers related to the symposium themes listed are encouraged from consultants, researchers, academics, students, industry and government organisations.

Refereed Papers

Papers for refereeing should be between 3000 and 6000 words in the style of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism. In the first instance send a hard copy only for refereeing. Papers for refereeing should show the author(s) names and addresses on a separate page to facilitate the double blind refereeing process. The closing date for refereed papers is 30th March 2002, however early papers are encouraged and will be reviewed early to facilitate feedback to authors. The March 2002 deadline is essential and late entries may not be considered. The submission of a refereed paper is an indication of a commitment to attend the symposium if selected.

Working Papers

Abstracts of working papers should be limited to one A4 page. The closing date for abstracts is the 31st of July 2002. This deadline is essential and late entries may not be considered. The submission of an abstract is an indication of a commitment to attend the symposium if selected.

Paper Format

Both refereed and working paper abstracts are requested either on computer disc in Word format or Rich Text Format or as an e-mail attachment with Word being the preferred word processing format. No other requirements are needed at this stage of the process. Copyright will remain with the individual authors and the editors of the symposium proceedings. In addition to publication of the symposium proceedings, papers will be considered for a book or journal special issue that will examine the interrelationships, impacts, management and planning issues concerning the natural environment and tourism/recreation planned for publication in 2003.

Scientific Committee

A small scientific committee will evaluate papers or refer papers to suitable individuals to review. The scientific committee includes:

* Professor Peter Burns (THRU, University of Brighton)

* Dr Brent Ritchie (THRU, University of Brighton)

* Dr Cathy Palmer (THRU, University of Brighton)

* Professor Andrew Church (University of Brighton)

* Professor John Fletcher (University of Bournemouth)

* Dr Bill Bramwell (Sheffield Hallam University)

* Dr Bernard Lane (University of Bristol)

* Dr Andrew Holden (University of Luton)

* Dr Graham Miller (University of Westminster)

* Dr Richard Sharpley (University of Northumbria)

We hope that you are able to contribute by presenting a full refereed paper or a working paper. Please send full papers and abstracts to:

Valerie Hamber

School of Service Management

University of Brighton

49 Darley Road

Eastbourne BN20 7UR

ENGLAND

Phone: +44 (0) 1273 643633

Fax: +44 (0) 1273 643619

Email: [email protected]

For information on theTourism and Hospitality Research Unit 2002 Symposium please click on the link below: http://www.bus.bton.ac.uk/symposium/index.htm

(5.39)Bishkek Global Mountain Summit

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. 28-Oct-2002 / 31-Oct-2002


(5.40) NATURE AND PEOPLE: Conservation and management in the mountains of northern Europe

7-9 November 2002

Pitlochry, Scotland,

Purpose

The main themes of this conference centre around the broad objectives of International Year of the Mountains 2002, namely to celebrate and secure greater care of the natural qualities of the world's mountains, as well as to recognise the diverse benefits that mountains provide to both mountain and other populations. At this conference, the geographic focus is on the mountains of the north-western seaboard of the Atlantic, from Ireland to Scandinavia, and including the Atlantic nations of Iceland and the Faroes. It is a contribution to a wide programme of events being promoted by NGOs and public bodies as Scotland's contribution to IYM 2002.

The mountains of all these countries are geologically linked, either through past phases of ancient mountain building, or through more recent and contemporary volcanic activity connected with the opening of the Atlantic. For all of them the maritime influence is often not far away, indeed these mountains often directly meet the sea. Northerly latitudes bring severe climatic influences, and their fauna and flora reflect a very recent recovery from the last glaciation. Finally, the low productive capacity of this terrain provides a difficult living environment for the people of these nations, who have traded and exchanged cultural influences over more than a millennium. The links between people and their mountain environment are at the heart of the conference.

The event

The conference will be led by Scottish Natural Heritage in collaboration with the Centre for Mountain Studies of Perth College, UHI Millennium Institute (and with the support of the natural heritage agencies of .........). It will be a two-day event, preceded by a day of field trips.

The conference has three key objectives:

to develop a synthesis of the key conservation and management issues in the mountains of Northern Europe;

to promote increased awareness of the special characteristics of these mountains;

to foster opportunities for partnerships in the region.

The plenary sessions will develop a debate about nature and people, which begins with review of the natural heritage value of the mountains of northern Europe, and which leads onwards to consider on their value for people today and the best way forward for their care. Keynote speakers will lead most of the sessions, but papers are invited for all of them, apart from the first introductory session. Some papers will be presented in plenary, according to their fit with the purpose of the programme. Other papers accepted for the conference will be presented as posters within substantial poster sessions on the different themes of the conference. All papers accepted at the conference will be published in the conference proceedings. An International Advisory Committee, with representatives from each of the concerned countries, has been established to assist in selecting and reviewing papers submitted for consideration.

Papers are invited on any of the themes iof the conference, and abstracts of no more than 250 words should be with the conference organisers by 15 February 2002. After review by the International Advisory Committee, potential contributors will be advised regarding the selection of papers. Preliminary contact from intending contributors will be welcomed. Further details on the event itself will be available from the organiser or on the Website for the Scottish IYM 2002 Initiative, www.iym.org.uk

Contacts :Andrew Macpherson

[email protected]

(5.41)The Namche Conference: People, Park, and Mountain Ecotourism

Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Nepal. 5-Dec-2002 / 8-Dec-2002


More information: http://www.mtnforum.org/calendar/events/0212ncpa.htm

(5.42)Land use change and geomorphic, soil and water processes in tropical mountain environments

Quito and Cuenca, Ecuador. 16-Dec-2002 / 21-Dec-2002


More information: http://www.mtnforum.org/calendar/events/0212luca.htm

6United Nations University activities for the International Year of Mountains 2002

Mountain-related events co-organized by UNU in 2001 were :

UNU Mountain Photograph Exhibit : MOUNTAIN PROSPECTS - Images for the International Year of Mountains on the occasion of the International Symposium in preparation for IYM 2002, 30th September-4th October 2001, Interlaken, Switzerland.

IV International Symposium on Sustainable Development in Andes - The challenge for the XXI Century, 26 November- 2 December 2001, Merida, Venezuela.

UNU Public Forum - Mountains : Environment and Human Activities, 31 January 2002, UNU Center, Tokyo and the IYM 2002 Japan Committee. Lecture by Jack D.Ives, Junko Tabei, Yugo Ono.

UNU International Seminar on Conservation of Mountains Ecosystems, 1 February 2002, UNU Center Tokyo and the IYM 2002 Japan Committee.

Sixth International African Mountains Association ( AMA ) Conference : Towards a Mountain Action Plan For Africa, 1-5 July 2002, Moshi, Tanzania

7Bibliography

Asia Pacific Mountain Network (APMN) Bulletin: The Vol 6, No 1 issue can now be accessed online at

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The contents are as follow:

FEATURE

MF Board Election Held

APMN Small Grants Programme, 2000-01

APMN E-conference

Central Asia Project

Mountain & Media Workshop

ASIA PACIFIC MOUNTAIN PROFILE

Mountains of West Asia

DISCUSSION

Summary: Hills vs. Mountains

Legal Recognition of Indigenous Rights in the

Philippines

New University of Central Asia

Initiative for IYM and IYE 2002

Manual on Enterprise Development for Natural Products

Muktinath Pilgrimage Site

Energy Needs in a High Altitude Conflict Zone

BOOK SECTION

Policy in High Places: Environment and Development in the Himalayan Region

Manual on Contour Hedgerow Inter-Cropping Technology

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Last news: The Jungfrau Aletsch Bietschhorn Region (Switzerland) was declared UNESCO World Heritage site on December, 11, 2001. Congratulations to all involved in this project! Details in the next issue of our Newsletter.

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