International Mountain Day- Theme, Significance, Quotes 

The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December as International Mountain Day in 2003. This day aims to generate awareness about the importance of mountains in our lives and highlights the endless possibilities of restoration and conservation that can together bring a positive change in the environment around us. Mountains are essential in our lives for different reasons ranging from providing water through glaciers to housing flora and fauna.

Name	International Mountain Day
Date	11 December
Theme	Restoring Mountain Ecosystems
Aim	To educate people of this plane about the critical role of mountains in our lives.

Why is International Mountain Day Celebrated?

International Mountain Day is a golden chance to spread awareness about the importance of mountain ecosystems in our lives. It encourages people to opt for nature-based solutions that will ultimately aid in increasing the resilience of mountains and help them withstand extreme weather conditions. 

Interestingly, mountains cover somewhere around 24% – 27% of the Earth’s total land surface area. Moreover, they house a wide variety of plants and animals as well as communities belonging to different tribes. From conserving nature to providing fresh water and regulating climate, mountains are indeed key players on this planet.

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International Mountain Day 2023 Theme 

The theme for International Mountain Day 2023 is Restoring Mountain Ecosystems. Interestingly, this theme has been finalized to ensure that mountains are adequately included and represented in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030. This Decade is considered a golden opportunity to prevent the degradation of mountain ecosystems by generating political support and making restoration efforts.  

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Significance of International Mountain Day

International Mountain Day serves as a crucial reminder to people about the critical importance of restoring our ecosystems. As mentioned earlier, mountains offer innumerable benefits to mankind. Amidst all this, they also become prey to numerous challenges such as:

• Disruption of local ecosystems 
• Landslides 
• Soil erosion
• Climate change 
• Loss of biodiversity

On this day, every year, a large number of different events are held globally such as cultural performances, exhibitions, and group hikes. This helps people spend more time with Mother Nature and understand the vital role of mountains. Moreover, they also become aware of the devastating conditions of mountains and how even a small step can transform nature positively. 

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5 Quotes on International Mountain Day 2023

Below we have jotted down a few quotes on International Mountain Day to instill the spirit in readers. 

“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”

– Nelson Mandela

“I like geography best, he said, because your mountains & rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.”

– Brian Andreas

“Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery of why we climb.”

– Greg Child

“Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.”

– David McCullough Jr

“The climb speaks to our character, but the view, I think, to our souls.”

– Lori Lansens

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How Can We Help? 

There are numerous ways through which citizens can help and contribute to the conservation and restoration of mountains. 

• Educate yourself: You can educate yourself as well as others about the multifaceted role of mountains in our lives and their importance. Additionally, you can also make people acknowledge the challenges that are being faced in their conservation.
• Extend support: There are numerous organizations that are working towards restoring and conserving the mountains. You can extend your support to such organizations by volunteering or donating.
• Make conscious choices: Another effective way to contribute positively towards the environment is to make conscious choices in your life. This includes reducing plastic waste, cutting down excessive air conditioning, reducing food waste, and so on. 

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