December 11: International Mountain Day ("conservation of mountains")

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-12-11 20:08:26 | Updated at 2024-12-22 12:24:00 1 week ago

December 11: International Mountain Day ("conservation of mountains")
National Day Calendar ^ | December 11, 2024

Posted on 12/11/2024 11:05:00 AM PST by Ezekiel

INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY

Every year on December 11th, International Mountain Day aims to increase awareness about the importance of mountains. The conservation of mountains is a key factor in sustainable development.

Mountains cover 27% of the earth’s landmass. According to the United Nations, 15% of the world’s population lives in the mountains. The mountains are also home to one-quarter of the world’s land animals and plants. Additionally, across the globe mountains provide freshwater to half of the world’s population. Another role mountains play is providing food resources. Six of the world’s most important food crops grow in the mountains.

As you can see, mountains are extremely important. Sadly, however, climate change and over-exploitation threaten our majestic mountains. As a result, the livelihood of those who live in the mountains is also under threat. Mountain people are among the poorest in the world. These threats to their home make it even more challenging to survive.

One of the best things you can do to help conserve mountains is reduce your carbon footprint.

HOW TO OBSERVE #InternationalMountainDay

Mountains are found in many countries around the world. Countries relying on their mountains for food, water, tourism, and habitats host various events on this day.

The Albanian Alps Alliance chairperson has given an interview discussing the importance of mountains in his country. Researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada convene each year on this day to discuss mountain ecosystems and the need to preserve these environments. Hiking excursions, film festivals, bonfires, and photo concerts are also held.

To participate:

•If you live near the mountains, go camping or hiking. Reflect on a trip you took to the mountains. What impact did it have on you?
•Challenge your friends and family to name as many mountains as possible.
•Learn about the importance of mountains and the threats they face.
•Set a goal of climbing one of the world’s most climbed mountains including Mt. Fuji, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
•Listen to songs about mountains including "High on a Mountain Top" (Loretta Lynn), "The Mountain Song" (Jerry Garcia), "One Tree Hill" (U2), "Mountain Music" (Alabama).
•Share a beautiful picture of a mountain on social media with #InternationalMountainDay.

(History at link.)

TOPICS: Education; Outdoors; Travel
KEYWORDS: climatechange

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1 posted on 12/11/2024 11:05:00 AM PST by Ezekiel

To: Ezekiel

2 posted on 12/11/2024 11:09:01 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)

To: Red Badger; null and void

3 posted on 12/11/2024 11:11:28 AM PST by Ezekiel (🆘️ "Come fly with US". 🔴 Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with MARS ♂️, aka every man)

To: MtnClimber

4 posted on 12/11/2024 11:12:43 AM PST by Ezekiel (🆘️ "Come fly with US". 🔴 Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with MARS ♂️, aka every man)

To: Ezekiel; MtnClimber

5 posted on 12/11/2024 11:13:01 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)

To: Ezekiel

Set a goal of climbing one of the world’s most climbed mountains including Mt. Fuji, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

I have climbed Mt Fuji and Mt Hood. Mt Fuji is a walk up, but some danger of storms. Mt Hood is too serious of a mountain for beginners even by the easiest route (The Hogsback Ridge route). I used to be a mountaineering instructor for The Colorado Mountain Club so I am taking a double pass on my carbon footprint so that I can drive my Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing with 6.2 liter supercharged V8 whenever the hell I want :)

6 posted on 12/11/2024 11:23:39 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)

To: Ezekiel

THE LOW/SMALL range of mountains south of me has been quaking since Monday here in N Nevada. Epicenter about 10 miles south. I can see them from my house.

7 posted on 12/11/2024 11:26:52 AM PST by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)

To: Ezekiel

8 posted on 12/11/2024 11:28:40 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)

To: Ezekiel

Upper portion of Aconcagua showing the Polish Glacier

From my climbing trip to Cerro Aconcagua in the Argentina Andes. The highest peak in the Andes at 22,831 feet elevation.

9 posted on 12/11/2024 11:56:36 AM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)

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