Western Caspian UniversityMountain Study
- Western Caspian University in collaboration with the International Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) and other co-organizers, will host the International Conference titled “Mountains: Biodiversity, Landscapes, and Cultures” on November 5-6, 2024.
- The first international conference on "Mountains: Cultures, Landscapes and Biodiversity" was held on May 10-12, 2019, organized by the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) and Western Caspian University (WCU).
- The aim of the conference is to discuss solutions to the most pressing issues affecting mountainous regions worldwide, and to bring together creative scientists, ecologists, biologists, tourism experts, and other interested parties. This critical discussion will be led by experts from the United Nations Environment Programme, the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment, and the Mountain Research Initiative.
