International Mountain Day 2022: December 11 every year is observed as Mountain Day for avalanche conservation and protection.
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International Mountain Day 2022
Concerns about the Mountains are growing due to increasing climate change and lack of funding for mountain agriculture and rural development. International Mountains Day is celebrated on December 11 to prevent and address the impacts of climate change and overexploitation. The theme of this year’s holiday is “Women move mountains”.
International Mountain Day 2022: History
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992 adopted Chapter 13 of Agenda 21 “Managing fragile ecosystems: Sustainable mountain development” which is considered the basis for establishing the Day International Mountain. The United Nations General Assembly declared 2002 as the United Nations International Year of Mountains in response to growing awareness of the value of mountains, and from 2003 onwards designated 11 December as International Mountain Day. So we can confirm that on December 11, 2003, International Mountain Day was celebrated for the first time. It is held with a distinct theme each year.
International Mountain Day 2022: Meaning
Millions of people living in the plains depend on the mountains as do the local people. They serve as the world’s major river basins and are essential to the water cycle.
Opportunity and the development of the mountains are also the main themes of this day. In addition, it imparts knowledge about the influence of mountains on the environment and human life. Each year, a different theme is used to celebrate this day.
International Mountain Day 2022: Date, Theme, History, Meaning, etc
International Mountain Day 2022: Wishes
- They are our protectors and they are also the ones who bring us rain. Let’s save them for when we need them. Warm wishes on International Mountain Day.
- Without mountains, life would not be the same because the Earth would not be the same. The responsibility to protect them lies with us. Happy International Mountain Day.
- Mountains need to be protected because they are losing their identity due to climate changes. Wishing everyone a happy International Mountain Day.
- They shielded us from enemies and they also provided us with drinking water. On International Mountain Day, let us promise to protect them.
- Mountains inspire us to stay strong. Mountains motivate us to stand firm in the face of any problem. Let us save our mountains. Warm wishes on International Mountain Day.
- There can be no life, no Earth and no future without mountains. Wishing everyone a happy International Mountain Day.
- The celebration of International Mountain Day would not be complete without a commitment to save them from being depleted from the face of the earth. Let’s work together to save them.
International Mountain Day 2022: Quotes
- “I like geography best, he said, because your mountains and rivers know secrets. Don’t pay attention to boundaries” – Brian Andreas
- “Never measure the height of a mountain until you reach the top. Then you will see how low it is.” – Dag Hammarskjold
- “Stay close to the heart of Nature…and occasionally escape and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Cleanse your spirit.” – John Muir
- “You never climb the same mountain twice, even in memory. Memory rebuilds the mountain, changes the weather, retells the jokes, redo every move.” – Lito Tejada-Flores
- “We conquer not the mountain but ourselves.” – Sir Edmund Hillary
- “You cannot conquer a mountain, because it will continue to exist outside of you. However, if you are not careful, a mountain can conquer you.” – We dream of traveling
- “My spirit soars where the air becomes thin.” – We dream of traveling
- “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… let’s go! – Dr. Seuss
- “So mountains are like people: the more they know, the less they fear.” – Ngo Minh Nghi
Don’t forget to climb the nearby mountain before the end of the year.
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