Hanns Seidel Foundation Korea, under the GMACC Project, participated as a cooperating organization in the 2026 Annual International Conference of the Mid-Latitude Region Network (MLRN) & Third Pole (TP), held under the theme “Designing Climate-Resilient Futures” in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 18 to 19 August 2026. The conference brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and partner organizations to discuss the growing impacts of climate change across the Mid-Latitude Region and the Third Pole. Particular attention was given to mountain regions, where glacier retreat, changing water regimes, biodiversity loss, land degradation, and increasing climate-related disasters are placing growing pressure on ecosystems and local communities. The opening sessions highlighted that climate change in mountain regions is not a challenge that any single country or institution...
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From July 23 to 31, 2025, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Centred on the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future,” this year’s conference emphasised the essential role wetlands play in biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development. Wetlands are among the world’s most valuable ecosystems. They purify water, store carbon, mitigate floods, and support diverse forms of life, including migratory birds, fish, and amphibians. Despite their importance, wetlands are vanishing at an alarming rate due to unchecked development, pollution, and the impacts of climate change. Delegates from 172 countries participated in plenary sessions, workshops, and side events, sharing insights and strengthening global cooperation to protect wetland...
