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Center for Global Mountain Safeguard Research

Center for Global Mountain Safeguard Research

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Over 900 million people worldwide live in mountain areas. Mountains are considered the water towers of the world and supply half the world's population with fresh water. Through applied and transdisciplinary research, the UN GLOMOS programme contributes to the conservation of natural and economic resources and consequently, the livelihoods of mountain areas.

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this picture shows the UN flag raising that took place on September 25th, 2020. The event marked the official establishment of the United Nations duty station in Bolzano, where the center Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS) is jointly run by UNU-EHS and Eurac Research. Present to the event were (from left to right): GLOMOS directors Stefan Schneiderbauer and Joerg Szarzynski, South Tyrol governor Arno Kompatscher, UNU Vice-Rector for Europe and UNU-EHS’ Director Shen Xiaomeng, Eurac Research President Roland Psenner and Director Stephan Ortner.
this picture shows the UN flag raising that took place on September 25th, 2020. The event marked the official establishment of the United Nations duty station in Bolzano, where the center Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS) is jointly run by UNU-EHS and Eurac Research. Present to the event were (from left to right): GLOMOS directors Stefan Schneiderbauer and Joerg Szarzynski, South Tyrol governor Arno Kompatscher, UNU Vice-Rector for Europe and UNU-EHS’ Director Shen Xiaomeng, Eurac Research President Roland Psenner and Director Stephan Ortner.Credit: Eurac Research | Annelie Bortolotti
GLOMOS experts collaborate daily with other Eurac Research institutes promoting knowledge sharing as well as the application of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research in international contexts. This picture shows GLOMOS and Eurac’s Alpine Environment staff visiting the LT(S)ER: Open air laboratory Matsch/Mazia
GLOMOS experts collaborate daily with other Eurac Research institutes promoting knowledge sharing as well as the application of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research in international contexts. This picture shows GLOMOS and Eurac’s Alpine Environment staff visiting the LT(S)ER: Open air laboratory Matsch/MaziaCredit: Eurac Research | Paola Fontanella Pisa
From 17th to 19th October 2018, Eurac Research hosted the GLOMOS Kick-off Workshop, an international conference with 150 experts between researchers, practitioners and UN representatives. The workshop addressed the topic “Global Mountain Safeguard Research”.
From 17th to 19th October 2018, Eurac Research hosted the GLOMOS Kick-off Workshop, an international conference with 150 experts between researchers, practitioners and UN representatives. The workshop addressed the topic “Global Mountain Safeguard Research”.Credit: Eurac Research
United Nations University Vice Rector Xiaomeng Shen meets South Tyrol governor Arno Kompatscher to exchange views with him, our President Roland Psenner and the two heads of the program GLOMOS Stefan Schneiderbauer and Joerg Szarzynski about current projects and future plans.
United Nations University Vice Rector Xiaomeng Shen meets South Tyrol governor Arno Kompatscher to exchange views with him, our President Roland Psenner and the two heads of the program GLOMOS Stefan Schneiderbauer and Joerg Szarzynski about current projects and future plans.Credit: Eurac Research | Annelie Bortolotti
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Credit: Eurac Research | Andrea De Giovanni

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Staff members (at the Bolzano Office)
2 with a PhD degree
4
Ongoing projects
3 with international partners
6
Journal publications
13
Contributions in edited books
27
Presentations at scientific conferences

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Research Fields

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  • Climate risk analysis and adaptation

    Climate risk analysis and adaptation

    Climate risk analysis and adaptation options in mountain social-ecological systems

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  • Sustainable management of mountain catchments

    Sustainable management of mountain catchments

    Sustainable management of mountain catchments including nature-based solutions

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  • Emergency response preparedness

    Emergency response preparedness

    Emergency response preparedness, including multi-hazard early-warning systems and anticipatory action

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  • Sustainable governance and community resilience

    Sustainable governance and community resilience

    Sustainable governance and community resilience in mountain regions and their connected lowlands

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News & Events

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New Study Links Rising Disaster Mortality in Nepal to Climate Change

New Study Links Rising Disaster Mortality in Nepal to Climate Change

The GLOMOS Programme is proud to highlight a new research publication led by Senior Research Associate Dr. Dipesh Chapagain.

UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Urgent Adaptation Finance Needs for Mountains

UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Urgent Adaptation Finance Needs for Mountains

The UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2024 was officially released on November 7, 2024, and this year's report brings to light a pressing issue: the adaptation finance gap for mountainous developing ...

RETURN Project’s Work Package 2 Enters Next Phase with Successful Kickoff Workshop

RETURN Project’s Work Package 2 Enters Next Phase with Successful Kickoff Workshop

The RETURN project’s Work Package 2, part of Transversal Spoke 3, has recently advanced to an exciting new stage.

GLOMOS at the UNDRR 2024 Bonn Technical Forum on non-economic losses

GLOMOS at the UNDRR 2024 Bonn Technical Forum on non-economic losses

Representatives from the GLOMOS team were invited to the technical forum to facilitate a session focused on non-economic losses in cultural heritage.

GLOMOS for International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction

GLOMOS for International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction

Mountains: the Water Towers of the world in crisis, and what we can do for them and for us

GLOMOS supports the UNESCO World Network of Mountain Biosphere Reserves

GLOMOS supports the UNESCO World Network of Mountain Biosphere Reserves

The 2nd meeting of the World Network of Mountain Biosphere Reserves (WNMBR) took place from 24-27 September in the Ordino Biosphere Reserve, Andorra.

GLOMOS at the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Disaster and the Humanities

GLOMOS at the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Disaster and the Humanities

GLOMOS at the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Disaster and the Humanities:

Next INQUIMUS workshop 4-6 Dec, 2024 in Bolzano / Italy

Event

04-06.12.2024

Next INQUIMUS workshop 4-6 Dec, 2024 in Bolzano / Italy

Green Mountain Pioneers Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Film screening + Panel discussion

06.06.2024

Green Mountain Pioneers Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Summiting challenges - talking mountains with Stefan Schneiderbauer

Summiting challenges - talking mountains with Stefan Schneiderbauer

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Projects

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PARATUS

Increasing Preparedness And Resilience Of European Communities By Co-Developing Services Using ...

Duration: - Funding: Horizon Europe (EU funding / ...
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RETURN

RETURN - multi-Risk sciEnce for resilienT commUnities undeR a changiNg climate

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CCA in UNESCO BR

Nature-Culture linkages for Climate Change Adaptation in UNESCO Mountain Biosphere Reserves

Duration: - Funding: Internal funding EURAC (Project)
Project

UNU Climate Resilience Initiative

UNU Climate Resilience Initiative

Duration: - Funding: Internal funding EURAC (Project)
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Land Degradation MD

Monitoring SES components and understanding root causes for land degradation in the ...

Duration: - Funding: Internal funding EURAC (Project)

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