2002, international year of the mountains

2002/02/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Ingurumena

The new year that has already given the first month was declared international year of mountains at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York last December 11. This celebration brought together representatives of the working group of 15 countries, members of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) and members of other United Nations organizations. In addition, by December 1, 46 countries committed to organizing a committee to launch local campaigns.

The declaration of 2002 as the International Year of Mountains aims to raise awareness among society of the need to preserve forest habitat and ensure the survival of their communities. The assessment of annual events will be done by measuring the impact in each country and taking into account the involvement of organizations worldwide.

Therefore, the movements that will be generated by regions will have a special relevance. According to the organizers, the administration responsible for the exploitation of the mountains pays more attention when it detects the presence of the inhabitants of the area. Italy, Kirgueria and Madagascar have already formed the committees that will work in this line. Other countries have models. We will know as soon as possible the events that will have greater impact.