Basic Information
International Mountain Day is observed on December 11 with an aim to draw attention to the important roles that mountain regions play in water, energy and food supply.
Observed on: 11 December
Organized by: UN, FAO
Introduced in: 2002 (UN Resolution)
Observed: Worldwide
About International Mountain Day
The year 2002 was the International Year of Mountains. At the close of this year, on December 20, 2002, the United Nations (UN) general Assembly proclaimed to observe December 11 as International Mountain Day with an aim to draw attention to the important roles that mountain regions play in water, energy and food supply. The Day was first observed on 11 December 2003. With this proclamation UN encouraged the international community to organize events at all levels on that day to highlight the importance of sustainable mountain development.
Activities and Programs on Mountain Day
Mountain Day is observed with various activities and events. Some events are workshops, seminars, book fairs, press releases, etc. These programs and events are aimed to spread the importance and role of mountains and mountainous regions.
Theme for International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day 2020 Theme is “Mountain biodiversity“
Mountain Day 2019 Theme was “Mountains matter for Youth”
Mountain Day 2018 Theme was “#MountainsMatter“
2017 Theme: Mountains under Pressure: climate, hunger, migration
2016 Theme: Mountain Cultures: celebrating diversity and strengthening identity
2015 Theme: Promoting Mountain Products for Better Livelihoods
2014 Theme: Mountain Farming
2013 Theme: Mountains: Key to a Sustainable Future
2012 Theme: Celebrating Mountain Life
2011 Theme: Mountains and Forests
2010 Theme: Mountain Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
2009 Theme: Reducing Risk Saves Lives
2008 Theme: Food Security in Mountains
2007 Theme: Climate Change in Mountains Areas
2006 Theme: Managing Mountain Biodiversity for Better Lives
2005 Theme: Mountain Tourism: Making it Work for the Poor
2004 Theme: Peace: Key to Sustainable Mountain Development