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 December 11 is International Mountain Day!

The 2025 theme: “Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains and beyond”, highlights the critical role mountain regions play as a key source of global freshwater and calls for immediate measures to avoid the glaciers’ disappearance.

Learn more here.

A few images from my fabulous visit to Vancouver Island, British Columbia in May, 2025:

The mountains shown are the Beaufort Range.

Let's all be thankful for mountains, and for loving friends who spoil us rotten when we visit!

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Let's Hop!

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December 11: United Nations: International Mountain Day

Did you know?

Of the 20 plant species that supply 80% of the world's food, six originated and have been diversified in mountains: maize, potatoes, barley, sorghum, tomatoes, and apples

Mountain ecosystems are under threat from pollution. Microplastics have even been found as high as the summit of Mt. Everest.

Up to 84 percent of endemic mountain species are at risk of extinction, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

‎⁨Eldorado Canyon State Park⁩, ⁨Eldorado Springs⁩, ⁨Eastern Rockies Corridor⁩
May 2019⁩

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 11 December: International Mountain Day

"Mountains are natural jewels we should treasure.

They are home to 15% of the world's population and host about half of the world's biodiversity hotspots. 

They provide freshwater for everyday life to half of humanity, helping to sustain agriculture and supply clean energy and medicines.

Unfortunately, mountains are under threat from climate change,overexploitation and contamination, increasing the risks for the people and the planet.

International Mountain Day 2023, under the title “Restoring mountain ecosystems” is a chance to increase awareness about the relevance of mountain ecosystems and call for nature-based solutions, best practices and investments that build resilience, reduce vulnerability and increase the ability of mountains to adapt to daily threats and extreme climatic events."

Llamas and alpacas in Peru

Snow Leopards

All of today's images were borrowed from the United Nations website.

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