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1. MOUNTAIN VALUES
    For the love of mountains 
    Why mountains matter
    WATER – Lifeblood of nature and society
    Mount Kenya: Vital water for a semi-arid region
    BIODIVERSITY – Our natural wealth
    CULTURE – fountains of inspiration
    WORLD HERITAGE – Mountains galore

2. UNDER SIEGE
    ENCROACHMENT – Danger in the clouds
    POLLUTION – Rain of destruction
    CLIMATE CHANGE – Can we cope?
    REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON CLIMATE
    TOURISM • Promise and peril
    RESOURCES • Managing demand
    CONFLICT • Priorities for 2002 and beyond

3. TAKING ACTION
    PROTECTING NATURE AND CULTURE
    LIVING SUSTAINABLY
    REDUCING TENSIONS

4. KEY PLAYERS
    IUCN • Inspiring action
    FAO • Mountain Agenda
    ICIMOD • Learning from the people
    MOUNTAIN FORUM • A knowledge network
    BANFF CENTRE FOR MOUNTAIN CULTURE
    OTHER PARTNERS • Working in concert
    IUCN • Focusing our strengths
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
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