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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May 17, 2025A delta in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy
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Sep. 28, 2024Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida, USA
Oct. 18, 2024Jasper Dark Sky Festival, Alberta
Jan. 4, 2024Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
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Oct. 22, 2025Belogradchik Rocks, Bulgaria
Jan. 8, 2024Bernina Pass, Graubünden, Switzerland
Jun. 23, 2024Dhaka, Bangladesh
Aug. 27, 2023Jeju Island, South Korea
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