The international conference held at the Western Caspian University was covered on the website of the UN Mountain Cooperation Program
The 2nd International Conference "Mountains: Biodiversity, Landscapes and Cultures," held at Western Caspian University on November 5-6, 2024, was widely covered on the official website of the UN Mountain Cooperation Program.
The main content of the conference was the discussion of social and ecological problems encountered in mountainous areas and ways to protect mountain ecosystems and ensure their sustainable development. According to information, Sara Manuelli, Coordinator of the Mountain Cooperation Program, who spoke at the opening of the conference, and other guests presented important analyses of the impact of climate change on mountainous regions.
The news specifically emphasized that the event took place just one week before the COP29 climate summit in Baku. In this regard, the event served as an important platform to draw attention to the threats posed by global climate changes and to strengthen international cooperation in order to increase the resilience of mountainous areas.
In the information on the website, it was emphasized that during the conference, the steps that can be taken at the global and regional level regarding the protection of mountain ecosystems were discussed, and at the same time, ideas were exchanged on the protection of biodiversity and cultural heritage in mountainous areas.
