Why mountains matter in a post Rio+20 world: Mountain Partnership Spring meetings (27-29 February 2012)

27.02.2012

Key Mountain Partnership members directly involved in Rio+20 met in Rome from 27-29 February 2012 to identify mountain assets for a sustainable future. When it comes to green growth and sustainable development, two themes at the heart of the Rio+20 discussions, participants agreed that mountains provide a portfolio of opportunities: clean energy, sustainable forest management, sustainable tourism, responsible industrial development and climate-smart agriculture, including promotion of natural products. The outcome of these meetings will inspire the new five-year strategy of the Mountain Partnership that will be shared with all Members soon.