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Mountains, covering 27% of Earth and home to 1.2 billion people, are vital for biodiversity and water security but face severe climate-induced hazards like floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods. Their fragile ecosystems, remoteness, and limited infrastructure amplify vulnerability, making disaster resilient infrastructure (DRI) essential for survival and connectivity. Strategic pathways include early warning systems, gender-responsive approaches, and diversified financing through public-private partnerships and climate funds. Collective action is urgent to safeguard lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems in mountain regions amid accelerating climate change. |
