Mountain adaptation outlook series – synthesis report

This report synthesizes and highlights common challenges to increase global cooperation around mountain adaptation. Across all regions rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns affect a range of mountain ecosystems, including forests, grasslands and lakes.

Furthermore, other anthropogenic threats such as pollution from mining and unsustainable agriculture, erode people’s ability to cope with climate change. The combined impact has increased the vulnerability of local populations that depend on mountain ecosystems. Their vulnerability is compounded by isolation from markets, services and governance institutions that impact their ability to deal with climate risk 

Adaptation to climate change is presenting policymakers with a range of complex challenges and  sharing evidence of practical solutions and polices is important for all mountainous countries and communities, which are facing similar climate hazards. 

This report serves as a practical companion for local, regional and national policymakers and will foster cooperation globally between mountain regions to protect fragile mountain ecosystems and the people who depend on them.