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Women are key players in biodiversity conservation in mountainous regions


Mountain women play a pivotal role in environmental protection and socio-economic development in mountainous regions and are integral to the sustainability of fragile mountain ecosystems. 

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Endangered and vulnerable mammals at risk of becoming roadkill


Animals in mountainous areas around the world, in particular endangered, vulnerable, and near threatened mammals, are at risk of becoming roadkill as road networks expand further into these previously inaccessible terrains. 

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Royal Mountain Indaba forges path for sustainable Drakensberg future


South African Mountain Conference (SAMC) 2025 witnessed a pivotal dialogue, with the Royal Mountain Indaba – a collaboration between UNESCO and the University of the Free State (UFS) – bringing together Royal leaders, academics, practitioners, and policy makers.

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