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2002: International Year of the Mountain

The main UN web site is at: www.mountains2002.org and the following page is on the Mountain Forum web site.

"The aim of the IYM is to ensure the well-being of mountain and lowland communities by promoting the conservation and sustainable development of mountain regions. FAO, the lead agency for the IYM, is working closely with UN and other organizations to make sure the broadest possible range of expertise is focused on reaching the goals of sustainable mountain development."

See the Wild Land News article: New Forum Launches IYM 2002 Project.