International Mountain Day

International Mountain Day is a day to show the need for sustainable use of mountains.[1] It is held on 11 December of every year.

The day was set up by the United Nations in 1992.[1] It was then celebrated for the first time in 2003.[2]

References
  1. "International Mountain Day". United Nations. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  2. "On International Mountain Day, promoting eco-safe roads for more sustainable mountain living". UN Environment Programme. 10 December 2019. Archived from the original on 10 December 2019. Retrieved 11 December 2019.


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