09
Dec
2016

International Mountain Day 2016

From 2003 onwards, after a resolution from the General Assembly of the UN, on the 11th December  International Mountain Day is celebrated, with the aim of highlighting the values of mountains. Mountainous areas spread on 22% of the planet’s land surface and host about 13% of the world population, whereas they have a significant contribution to the production of water, energy and nutritional products.

This year’s theme is «Mountain Cultures: celebrating diversity and strengthening identity».

logo Διεθνής Ημέρα Βουνών

The logo of International Mountain Day by FAO

 

Visit the special web page by FAO on International Mountain Day.