Productive talks unfolded at the S4C meeting hosted by Jagiellonian University on May 9-10! With 20 attendees and 10+ joining online, we tackled planning for the upcoming Forum Carpaticum, shared research ideas and outlined network enhancements. Keep an eye out for more updates!

📢 Registration is open for the XIII European Mountain Convention ❗ Join us in October in Puigcerdà to shape the future of mountain economies ⛰ Policy round tables participatory workshops, study visits, networking opportunities and much more! 💬 🔗 mountainconvention.eu

Last Monday, during the 15th Meeting of the #Carpathian Convention Working Group on Biodiversity in Vienna, Agnieszka Wypych from Uniwersytet Jagielloński presented the S4C recommendations from the #ForumCarpaticum 2023 relevant for CBF carpathianconvention.org/2024/03/19/15t… UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Europe 🌱 #biodiversity

Where are located the forests in the Polish #Carpathians, which should be first considered for protection? Check out that paper:

#Sustainable #Caucasus & Western Caspian University are co-hosting the 2nd International Conference "#Mountains: #Biodiversity, #Landscapes, and #Cultures" in Baku, Azerbaijan on Nov 5-6, 2024. 🔗 More info: mountain.study 🗓️ Registration and abstract submission deadline: 20.09.

Suceava University and #Geoconcept are organizing the 8th Conference on Climate Change in Europe: Impact, Risks, and Mitigation (#CCE2024) in Vatra Dornei, Romania on Oct 10-13, 2024 🔗Details: geoconcept.ro/cce2024/ 📧Register: [email protected] 🗓️Deadline: Oct 1

How can tourism contribute to #sustainabledevelopment in #mountains? @MRDjournal invites papers that analyze tourism trends and impacts, assess solutions for sustainable tourism, or provide agendas for policy, action, or research. Find out more: t.ly/7Yvnk

#G4B Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) project partners meeting in #WestUniversity of Timisoara in #Romania 🇷🇴. Exciting discussion and exchange of knowledge. With @robertpazur.bsky.social @kaim_dominik Monika Janisova Nita Mihai Daniel Tobias Kuemmerle Support by Narodowe Centrum Nauki #Alps #Carpathians #Science

A new issue of @MRDjournal is out! Articles examine rural–urban change in highland Peru, cultural ecosystem services potential in Armenia, rural development needs and outcomes in Georgia, and governance for sustainable development in the European Alps. t.ly/yz_yA

Interested in #transdisciplinary research & education? Check out i2insights.org/tag/transdisci…, especially revisiting great insights about embedding them in post-Soviet systems i2insights.org/2022/01/25/tra… #I2Sresources BOKU University Tigran Keryan Science4Carpathians

Forum Carpaticum 2025: “Taking Stock & Building Partnership for Sustainable Development of Mountain & Rural Areas” 📅 9-11 Sept 2025, Bratislava, Slovakia. 🎯 Calls for Sessions & Side Events are now OPEN! More info: fses.uniba.sk/zahranicne-vzt…

🌍📢 Call for Applications! Join the Climate Risk Assessment Workshop in Moravia (27 March) focusing on agriculture (wine production) & historic built environments. Open to participants from the Carpathian countries! #ClimateRisk #Carpathians #Agriculture

"Shifting Towards Ecotourism in Protected Areas through Heritage Interpretation": Visegrad Fund project promoting ecotourism & training experts in Ukraine. Develops innovative approaches for sustainable dev & biodiversity conservation. See more: necu.org.ua/proyekty/herit…

Forum Carpaticum 2025 call for abstracts due soon! March 31 is the deadline to submit abstracts for both oral and poster presentations. Find the details: fses.uniba.sk/zahranicne-vzt…

The Carpathian Mountain region of Europe is rich with cultural and ecological diversity. Join us for our 8th Forum Carpaticum in Bratislava (Sept. 9-11, 2025) to learn, share, and discuss. Call for abstracts open until March 31st here: fses.uniba.sk/zahranicne-vzt… Science4Carpathians

🌳Help shape future forest management! Participate in the TAMERS survey on tree species & genetic diversity across Europe. Open to foresters, researchers & managers. Your voice matters! ➡️ wsl.ch/limesurvey/ind…

Another issue of Mountain Research and Development is available online and open access. Please find more details: mrd-journal.org

The quarterly journal Mountain Research and Development is recruiting Topic Editors. Join a unique, community-supported journal to shape knowledge for sustainable mountain futures, boost your academic profile, and contribute to societal impact. Apply by 24 October 2025.

Celebrating Carpathian Day 2025! This year theme is "Nature, Culture & Connection: Honoring the region’s natural & cultural heritage, while S4C links science & practice for a sustainable future. Learn more about this year’s celebrations 👉tinyurl.com/mswu994x

🌍Today, 26 September, we celebrate #CarpathianDay! The Day honours the region’s diverse identities and rich landscapes🏔️. 🤝Hosted by UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Europe 🌱, the Carpathian Convention has seen 7 countries 🇨🇿🇭🇺🇵🇱🇷🇴🇷🇸🇸🇰🇺🇦 work together since 2003 to protect #nature & improve lives.