Tage Michaelson (FAO) stated that the main conclusion in the report E/CN.17/1995/5 was that "there is agreement that awareness needs to be generated at the governmental level on the specificity of mountain issues. Sustainable mountain development must start with a change of attitude towards and treatment of indigenous people and mountain women, including recognition of the right to land, living conditions, protection from exploitation by drug dealers and tourist operations. The problems of mountain communities do not only stem from the lack of assistance, but also from lack of empowerment. The report recommends...formulating and negotiating regional or sub-regional conventions and possibly developing a global mountain charter."
The paper summarizes views from countries about sustainable mountain development priorities.
