International Geographical Union

Commission of Mountain Studies

Advancing Global Mountain Studies

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The IGU Commission of Mountain Studies (IGU-CMS) fosters interdisciplinary research and global collaboration in mountain geography.

 

 

CMS History

1960-1964: President of the IGU

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Carl Troll (1899-1975)

1968: Chair of the IGU commission on high-altitude geoecology

CMS NEWS

Latest updates and activities from the IGU Commission of Mountain Studies

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SECTEI 2025 - kEYNOTE SPEAKERS

science book on landslides and DRR

CMS's JACK D. IVES SPECIAL SESSION-IMC

MOUNTAIN CONFERECENCE IMC25

IGU REGIONAL CONFERENCE - ISTANBUL

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE-SECTEI25

International Mountain Day

Our Mission

Promoting global research and collaboration in mountain geography to better understand socio-ecological systems.
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Exploring mountains as living socio-ecological systems — where nature, culture, and people connect through Montology.

Connecting people, science, and nature across mountain regions — advancing global understanding and sustainable development through geography.

Mountains are vital for sustaining life, regulating global ecosystems, and supporting both nature and human communities worldwide.

30 %

Mountains cover nearly one-third of Earth’s land surface.
1 Billion+

People live in mountain regions across the globe.
2/3

Of global biodiversity hotspots are located in mountainous areas.

Global Mountain Research Links

Explore international organizations, journals, and networks that advance mountain research and sustainability.

MR

MRD

MP

ICIMOD

Mountains are the great connecting links of the natural world — they influence the climate, give birth to rivers, and determine the distribution of plants and animals.

Alexander von Humboldt, Cosmos (1845)

Mountains are not only physical features of the landscape; they are home to some of the most vulnerable communities on Earth

Jack D. Ives (2004)

Mountains are water towers of the world, essential for the survival of billions

Bruno Messerli (2004)

GLOBAL NEWS

UNSG report on sustainable mountain development

Glaciers are vital for water, food, and communities

WMO and MR Initiative strengthen collaboration