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Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · 6d

📣 In the latest MRI newsletter:

💠 GEO Mountains at the next EuroGEO Workshop – a chance to align priorities & advance #EarthObservations to address challenges in #OurChangingMountains.

💠Our November General Meeting. We'll discuss recent activities, future plans, & collaboration opportunities. 👇

Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · 7d

🗞️ In case you missed it in your inbox, here are some highlights from our September newsletter.

⛰️ In it, you'll find new research and upcoming events, plus job, funding, and publication opportunities from across #OurChangingMountains.

🔗 Catch up here: bit.ly/MRINewslette...

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Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · 21d

🌏 A few impressions of MRI's GEO Mountains Scientific Project Officer Alex Massot presenting "Spatialising international and multilateral environmental agreements across the world's mountains" at #IMC25 this morning!

Read more about this talk here ➡️ buff.ly/oVoa7Ox

Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · 22d

🙏 Sincere thanks all who joined WS 3.117 at #IMC25! Lively discussions on integrated monitoring & policy links, with insights from global experts & GEO Mountains projects. Your contributions help strengthen mountain science & practice worldwide. 🌍⛰️

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Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · 22d

🙏 Thanks to everyone who joined FS 3.192 at #IMC25!

Great discussions & presentations on integrating interdisciplinary data to better understand mountain socio-ecological dynamics & support multi-scale policy. 🌍⛰️

#OurChangingMountains #EO4Mountains #EO4Impact #EarthIntelligenceForAll

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · 22d

🏔️ Today at #IMC25... WS 3.111:
Elevating mountains in the #IPCC #AR7: addressing assessment-relevant knowledge needs

🗓️ 16 Sept | 18:00–19:30
📍 Theologie – MS
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Convened by MRI's @drcarolinadler.bsky.social. How can #OurChangingMountains be best represented in global assessments?

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Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · 22d

📡 Don’t miss WS 3.117 at #IMC25 this morning!
'Exploring opportunities & best practices to enhance integrated monitoring & policy interaction.'

🗓️ 16 Sept | 10:00–12:00 | Theologie – SR VI
👉 Join us to bridge data, practice & policy!
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#OurChangingMountains #EarthIntelligenceForAll

Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · 23d

⛰️ Are you at #IMC25 today? Join us for FS 3.192: Generating & integrating interdisciplinary data for mountain socio-ecological dynamics & policy.

🖼️ Posters: 15:00–16:00, SOWI – Garden
🎤 Talks: 16:00–17:30, Theologie – SR VI
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👋 See you there!

#IMC25 - FS 3.192: Generating and integrating interdisciplinary data to understand mountain socio-ecological dynamics and support multi-scale policy formulation

Integrated understanding of the Earth’s crucial (yet complex) mountain regions is essential for more effective science-policy dialogue and guiding decision making across multiple scales, from local…

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · 26d

🌄 The 8th #ForumCarpaticum took place this week!

MRI SLC member Marina Melnykovych was a key contributor to this inspiring event, where researchers came together to advance #sustainability in #OurChangingMountains & rural areas.

📷👇 MRI Chair Jörg Balsiger's video welcome address at the Forum.

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Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · Aug 27

Interesting learning opportunity for our GEO network: "Geocomputation & Machine Learning for Environmental Applications" by Spatial Ecology starting in mid-September. Registration closes when the class is full so don't wait! Learn more ▶️ buff.ly/dnky6Qv #EnvironmentalScience #SpatialEcology

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · Aug 7

🌍 Glaciers are vanishing – & with them, whole ways of life.

📘 The Voices of #Glaciers shares the personal testimonies of 35 individuals who are witnessing this change firsthand. Their stories tell of loss, resilience, & hope.

🔗 Discover the book: mountainresearchinitiative.org/news/the-voi...

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Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · Jul 1

📣 The latest @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social newsletter is out now.

👇 Check it out for news from across #OurChangingMountains – including some GEO Mountains updates!

#EarthIntelligenceForAll #EO4Mountains #EarthObservations

Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · Jul 1

🗞️ In case you missed it in your inbox, here are some highlights from our June newsletter.

⛰️ In it, you'll find new research & upcoming events, plus job, funding, & publication opportunities from across #OurChangingMountains.

🔗 Read it here: bit.ly/MRIJune2025NL

#MountainsMatter #MountainResearch

Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · Jun 12

🌍 Registration now open for AmeriGEO Week!

August 11–15: Bogotá will host the 10th edition of AmeriGEO Week, a platform that combines Earth observation data, socio-economic information, citizen science & indigenous knowledge to guide informed decision-making.
Read more & register loom.ly/2rAEiRo

GEO Mountains - AmeriGEO Week 2025

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Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · Jun 10

🌍 Mikheil Elashvili is expanding #climate research in the #Caucasus through the innovative 7C Consortium.

📡⛰️ With support from our small grants program, his team are now developing a real-time monitoring network on Mt. Kazbegi's Gergeti glacier.

💬 Read this interview to learn more: bit.ly/43Dps5B

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Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · Jun 6

A great opportunity for those of you looking for #sciencefunding for synthesis activities! 👇

⏰ Deadline for proposals is 16 June 2025.

Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · Jun 6

⏰ DEADLINE EXTENDED! Send us your proposals for our #ScienceFunding call for #synthesis activities until 16 June 2025.

🌍⛰️ 25 years of making connections for #OurChangingMountains — now let's bring it all together!

🔗 bit.ly/MRISynthesis...

Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · Jun 4

The Joint Body on the Status of Mountain Snow Cover (JB-SMSC) is advancing global snow data collaboration through expert partnerships & volunteer-driven work. Learn what’s new & how to get involved: geomountains.org/news-page-al...

Joint Body on the Status of Mountain Snow Cover (JB-SMSC): Update May 2025

The Mountain Research Initiative is an international network that promotes research on mountain regions across borders and disciplines through connection and collaboration – with a view to supporting ...

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · May 27

📣 New study from #OurChangingMountains: #ClimateChange is driving cascading impacts across the Andes—from #glacier melt to disrupted food & water systems.

🌎 Local voices & science show just how deep the effects run.

📝 Published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment.
🔗 bit.ly/CascadingCli...

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · May 26

⏰ A reminder that our #ScienceFunding call for #synthesis activities 2025–26 is open until 6️⃣ June 2025.

🌍⛰️ 25 years of making connections for #OurChangingMountains — now let's bring it all together!

🔗 bit.ly/MRISynthesis...

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · May 23

The #GEOGlobalForum2025 wrapped up with powerful momentum!

🌱 Youth-led innovation, 🏔️ mountain collaboration, & 🌐 an exciting Post-2025 GEO vision.

The MRI & @geomountains.bsky.social were proud to join the discussion for #OurChangingMountains & listen as #TheEarthTalks.

🔗 bit.ly/4jlZecq

MRI at the GEO Global Forum 2025: Highlights from the Youth Ideathon, Community Events, and GEO-20 Plenary

At the inaugural GEO Global Forum 2025 in Rome, the Mountain Research Initiative and GEO Mountains participated in key discussions on advancing Earth Observations (EO) for sustainable mountain develop...

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Carolina Adler @drcarolinadler.bsky.social · May 14

Don't miss this excellent #funding opportunity to support novel #synthesis activities in #OurChangingMountains ... we look forward to supporting excellent community-led initiatives that help consolidate the 'state-of-the-art'.

Deadline ⏱️23:59 CEST/+2 UTC; 📆6 June 2025
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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · May 7

🌍⛰️ 25 years of making connections for #OurChangingMountains — now let's bring it all together!

Our #ScienceFunding call for #synthesis activities 2025–26 focuses on consolidating the 'state-of-the-art' based on research & insights fostered by the MRI since its inception.

🔗 bit.ly/MRISynthesis...

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · May 7

🌍⛰️ 25 years of making connections for #OurChangingMountains — now let's bring it all together!

Our #ScienceFunding call for #synthesis activities 2025–26 focuses on consolidating the 'state-of-the-art' based on research & insights fostered by the MRI since its inception.

🔗 bit.ly/MRISynthesis...

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Carolina Adler @drcarolinadler.bsky.social · May 7

And so it begins! Great to be here for the MRI at the GEO Global Forum 2025. I look forward to engaging actively and adopt a post-2025 work programme in which #OurChangingMountains can respond as #TheEarthTalks.

➡️ earthobservations.org/about-us/eve...

#EarthIntelligenceForAll
#EO4Mountains

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Global Network for Observations & Information in Mountain Enviro @geomountains.bsky.social · Apr 4

🌍 Calling all young innovators, researchers, & entrepreneurs! Showcase your groundbreaking solutions to enhance early warning systems at the Global Multi-Stakeholder Forum in Geneva, June 2025.

⏳The call for submissions closes on 1 May 2025.
🔗 bit.ly/3G5MKaG

Call for Submissions: Youth-led Innovation in Early Warning Systems

The Mountain Research Initiative is an international network that promotes research on mountain regions across borders and disciplines through connection and collaboration – with a view to supporting ...

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · Mar 21

Speaking during the #WorldGlaciersDay celebrations @un.org HQ in New York today, MRI Science Leadership Council Member Shawn Marshall had words of hope for #VanishingGlaciers.

#IYGP #GlaciersPreservation #OurChangingMountains

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · Mar 21

❄️ In her keynote speech as part of today's celebrations marking #WorldGlaciersDay at @unesco.org HQ, our Executive Director @drcarolinadler.bsky.social highlighted the far-reaching consequences of glacier melt.

#IYGP #OurChangingMountains #Glaciers2025 #VanishingGlaciers

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · Mar 21

❄️ How does a #glacier impact the people whose lives are lived in the landscape it shapes? We asked the Juneau community to reflect on life shared with the #Mendenhall glacier – & how it feels to witness it receding.

🔗 bit.ly/MRIOurChangi...

#IYGP #VanishingGlaciers #WorldGlaciersDay #Glaciers2025

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