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Everest summit crowded by commercial expeditions

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Most of you probably imagined the summit of Mount Everest as a quiet, snowy peak far from civilisation. But then came a …

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“Mountain wilderness” refers to any pristine, untouched mountain environment, where anyone can experience vast open spaces, silence, solitude, nature. “The value of wilderness therefore lies above all in its potential to stimulate a creative relationship between civilised man and the natural environment. It is the degree of authenticity of this relationship that gives a non-ephemeral meaning to adventure.”

This definition dates back to 1987, when the Biella theses, our manifesto, were written. They marked the birth of Mountain Wilderness.

Mountain Wilderness International (MWI) is the umbrella organisation of the national chapters of Mountain Wilderness. It facilitates communication and exchange among national chapters, coordinates and organises international projects and actions and officially represents the organisation in its relations with governments, authorities, international institutions and non-governmental organisations.

If you share our ideas and you wish to help us, please join a national chapter. Mountain Wilderness has chapters in a dozen countries.

Mountain Wilderness International

6 days ago

There is growing concern in San Fabián, Ñuble Region, Chile. A real estate company is parcelling up the Andes Cordillera, fragmenting it into plots to sell them along with their beautiful native forests.#mountains #MountainsMatter #forests #chile ... See MoreSee Less

Protect the Andes Cordillera! - Mountain Wilderness

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Picture from www.dosel.org There is growing concern in San Fabián, Ñuble Region, Chile. The real estate company Genau Green is parcelling up the cordillera, fragmenting an area of approximately 100 ...

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Mountain Wilderness International

1 week ago

"Research suggests that cliffs hold at least 35% of native plant species, and provide refuge for a range of rock-dwelling animals. The physical act of climbing has been shown to affect animal and plant species, as has the use of chalk in the sport. Climbers use chalk to improve friction between their hands and the rock, but the magnesium content changes the pH of the surface, affecting the ability of plants to grow. In many areas, there is also little regulation of where climbing routes can be set." ... See MoreSee Less

Rock climbers like to connect with nature – but are they also destroying it?

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Outdoor climbing has boomed in popularity worldwide but some experts say the pursuit can push vulnerable cliff-dwelling species to the brink

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Mountain Wilderness International

2 weeks ago

#Peru has lost 56% of its tropical #glaciers in the last six decades due to #climatechange, according to a new government inventory released last week. ... See MoreSee Less

Peru glaciers decimated by climate change - report

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Peru has lost 56% of its tropical glaciers in the last six decades due to climate change, according to a new government inventory released on Wednesday.

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Mountain Wilderness International

2 weeks ago

The Neretva, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a river which runs from the Dinaric Alps to the Adriatic Sea and ranks among the most biodiverse and intact rivers in Europe. More than 50 planned dams could permanently transform the ecosystem. #neretva #river #biodiversity #ecosystem #alps ... See MoreSee Less

It’s one of Europe’s last pristine rivers. Can scientists save it from 50 dams?

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The Neretva, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is one of the most biodiverse rivers on the continent – supporting bears, wolves, lynx and many rare species – but more than 50 planned dams could permanent...

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Mountain Wilderness International

3 weeks ago

"Greenland’s mountain glaciers and floating ice shelves are melting faster than they were just a few decades ago"#mountains #glaciers #melting The New York Times ... See MoreSee Less

Two Studies on Greenland Reveal Ominous Signs for Sea Level Rise

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Some glaciers on the island are melting at double the rate of just a few decades ago.

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ICIMOD @icimod ·

2 Dec

UN Chief @antonioguterres: "The mountains are issuing a distress call. COP28 must respond with a rescue plan"

"It is deeply shocking to learn how fast the Himalayan glaciers are melting.

And deeply distressing to hear first-hand from local communities about the terrible…

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Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·

3 Dec

There is growing concern in San Fabián, Ñuble Region, #Chile. A real estate company is parcelling up the Andes Cordillera, fragmenting it into plots to sell them along with their beautiful native #forests.
#mountains #mountainsmatter

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ICIMOD @icimod ·

2 Dec

At @COP28_UAE on 🗓️ 4 December at 🕒15:30(GMT+4) join ICIMOD and partners from multilateral banks, alliances for nature and sustainability, and adaptation experts, as they zero on the urgent investment needs of the #HinduKushHimalaya region.

Experts from the @ADB_HQ,…

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Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·

1 Dec

Cliffs hold 35% of native plant species & provide refuge for a range of rock-dwelling animals. The physical act of climbing has been shown to affect animal & plant species. In many areas there is also little regulation of where climbing routes can be set

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27 Nov

#Peru has lost 56% of its tropical #glaciers in the last six decades due to #climatechange, according to a new government inventory released last week.

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