ABSTRACT

Mountain regions encompass nearly 24 percent of the total land surface of the earth and are home to approximately 12 percent of the world's population. Their ecosystems play a critical role in sustaining human life both in the highlands and the lowlands. During recent years, resource use in high mountain areas has changed mainly in response to the

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Section 1: Introduction

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Section 2: Drivers for Change and Impact of Global Changes on Mountains

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Section 3: Adaptation and Mitigation: Strategies and Models

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Section 4: Governance and Legal Issues in Mountains

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Section 5: Case Studies