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