How do mountains inspire climate action? On International Mountain Day 2020, join an adventurer and experts to explore answers.
A link to the online event will be sent to registered participants. Register for free here: https://bit.ly/2IYUz5a.
UNEP Mountain Hero Will Gadd travelled to Tanzania in early 2020 to ice climb the Messner Route on top of Kilimanjaro. What he encountered upon arrival was hard to believe: The route did not exist anymore because of glacier loss. Losing something he deeply cares for inspired Will to rethink what he can do to lessen his contribution to climate change.
Inspired by "The Last Ascent“ - a film about Will's journey on Kilimanjaro, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is organising a 'Mountains High' online session on International Mountain Day, 11 December 2020.
Join an inspiring conversation that brings together outdoor and nature enthusiasts, UN experts and scientists to discuss the effects of climate change on mountains and the power of sports for climate action.
Speakers:
• Mr. Will Gadd, UNEP Mountain Hero and ice climber
• Ms. Carolina Adler, Mountain Research Initiative & UIAA
• Mr. Pantaleo Munishi, Sokoine University
• Ms. Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu, UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action
Moderator: Ms. Musonda Mumba, Chief Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit, UNEP
The Mountains High session starts with footage of Mt. Kilimanjaro and then offers every speaker a platform (10 minutes) to present their insights. It fosters interactive dialogue with the audience.
The event offers a platform to showcase the beauty and fragility of mountain ecosystems, the effects of climate change and the urgent need for action. It furthermore highlights activities from the Adaptation at Altitude programme.
