Despite the political unrest in Georgia brought on by the suspension of the European Integration Process, the Caucasus Network for Sustainable Development of Mountain Regions (Sustainable Caucasus) stands united in observing the International Mountain Day 2024 (IMD 2024) on December 11. This year’s theme, “Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation, and youth,” resonates deeply with Sustainable Caucasus’s mission, emphasizing the triple approach needed to tackle the pressing challenges of our times: Innovation – developing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique challenges of mountain regions, such as sustainable land use, renewable energy, and water conservation practices; Adaptation – strengthening the capacity of communities to respond to climate change through knowledge-sharing, sustainable agriculture, and disaster resilience; and Youth Engagement – empowering the next generation to take leadership roles in creating and implementing strategies that ensure a sustainable future for mountain areas.
Despite the political uncertainties, the need for cross-border cooperation, innovative thinking, and youth-led initiatives has never been more critical. Mountain regions are particularly vulnerable to climate change and socio-political instability, but they also hold immense potential as hubs for sustainable development and ecological preservation.

Officially supported by the United Nations, learn more about International Mountain Day here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/mountain-day