International Mountain Day Dec. 11, 2023

International Mountain Day

Peek at your calendars! December 11 is International Mountain Day, a special day designated by the United Nations General Assembly back in 2003. The theme for this year"s commemoration is "Restoring mountain ecosystems," connecting with the UN"s Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

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