Investing in Sustainable Mountain Development; Opportunities, Resources and Benefits

This publication underscores that investments in mountain regions need to be creative and must account for social and environmental dimensions in order to generate sustainable long-term returns. It presents a broad range of case studies from around the world. The studies illustrate the diverse opportunities, challenges and dimensions of investments and how they can contribute to successful mountain development – not only for the benefit of mountain communities, but also to advance sustainable development worldwide.