Mountain cultures in grave danger says UN

“At risk: a way of life

– South America’s mountain areas are vulnerable to major earthquakes – with approximately 88% of the land deemed at risk.



– As glaciers retreat many new lakes are formed which could burst their banks and endanger millions of people.



– One in four remote mountainous regions may soon be affected by new roads, mining and power and pipeline schemes.



– More than one in four of the world’s 6,000 endangered languages are from mountainous regions.



– War is almost twice as common in mountain rather than lowland regions.”

Guardian