logging in or signing up IYM Scotlandslideshow Carmela Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 17 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: February 06, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide2: What is the International Year of Mountains? 2002 is dedicated to protecting mountain ecosystems and improving the well-being of mountain peopleSlide3: Mountains are crucial to life on earth cover one-quarter of earth’s surface Why focus on mountain ecosystems?Slide4: Mountains are crucial to life on earth provide 60 to 80% of world’s fresh water Why focus on mountain ecosystems?Slide5: Mountains are crucial to life on earth rich in biological diversity Why focus on mountain ecosystems?Slide6: Mountain ecosystems are fragile Why focus on mountain ecosystems?Slide7: Mountains are home to one in 10 rich, ancient and diverse cultures Why focus on mountain people?Slide8: Mountains are home to one in 10 many of the world’s poorest and most hungry Why focus on mountain people?Slide9: Mountains are home to one in 10 23 of 27 armed conflicts in 1999 Why focus on mountain people?Slide10: The UN declared 2002 the International Year of Mountains How did the Year come to be?Slide11: What is the approach? Mountain-specific, holistic and inclusive of mountain peopleSlide12: Long term What is the approach?Slide13: Emphasis on national action 60 national committees around the world What is the approach?Slide14: What can be done? Mountain people should make decisions over their own resources and futureSlide15: IYM in ScotlandSlide16: Scotland: land of mountains 70% of Scotland is mountain country “mostly rugged hills & low mountains” (CIA)IYM in Scotland: IYM in Scotland Raise public awareness Increase awareness among public/govt agencies, & promote change towards more sustainable use Promote debate about future of mountains including sustainable land use Promote & develop linksIYM in Scotland: Led by voluntary sector Key support from SNH, Perth College UHIMI, walkingwild IYM in ScotlandSlide19: IYM in Scotland: partners Scottish Countryside Activities Council Scottish Mountaineering TrustOfficial Responses: Official Responses “explore the potential contribution the outdoors could have to the individual, to society and to environmental sustainability” sportscotland “a national asset - we need to care better for our hills” SNH "Scotland's natural landscape is a worldwide bestseller” visitscotlandOfficial Responses: Official Responses “can play a major role in rural regeneration” Mike Watson MSP “a unique opportunity. More must be done to protect Scotland’s unique & fragile mountain heritage” Mike Rumbles MSP “importance of outdoor pursuits to the development of young people’s health, fitness and self-reliance” Maureen MacMillan MSP Walking in Scotland: Walking in Scotland “It's trendy, it's healthy, it brings more money into rural economies than any traditional countryside industry and it could help you sort your head out.” Cameron McNeishEconomic value: Economic value Expenditure on open air recreation in Scotland amounts to about £730m Supports approx 29,000 (fte) jobs Supports 3,950 (fte) jobs in Highlands and Islands Mountaineering generates £149m in highlandsHigh participation: High participation 70,000 walkers in Scotland per weekend Diversity of activitiesGet Involved!: Get Involved! IYM Project Officer andrew.macpherson@perth.uhi.ac.uk 01738 887 885 www.iym.org.uk You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
IYM Scotlandslideshow Carmela Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 17 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: February 06, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide2: What is the International Year of Mountains? 2002 is dedicated to protecting mountain ecosystems and improving the well-being of mountain peopleSlide3: Mountains are crucial to life on earth cover one-quarter of earth’s surface Why focus on mountain ecosystems?Slide4: Mountains are crucial to life on earth provide 60 to 80% of world’s fresh water Why focus on mountain ecosystems?Slide5: Mountains are crucial to life on earth rich in biological diversity Why focus on mountain ecosystems?Slide6: Mountain ecosystems are fragile Why focus on mountain ecosystems?Slide7: Mountains are home to one in 10 rich, ancient and diverse cultures Why focus on mountain people?Slide8: Mountains are home to one in 10 many of the world’s poorest and most hungry Why focus on mountain people?Slide9: Mountains are home to one in 10 23 of 27 armed conflicts in 1999 Why focus on mountain people?Slide10: The UN declared 2002 the International Year of Mountains How did the Year come to be?Slide11: What is the approach? Mountain-specific, holistic and inclusive of mountain peopleSlide12: Long term What is the approach?Slide13: Emphasis on national action 60 national committees around the world What is the approach?Slide14: What can be done? Mountain people should make decisions over their own resources and futureSlide15: IYM in ScotlandSlide16: Scotland: land of mountains 70% of Scotland is mountain country “mostly rugged hills & low mountains” (CIA)IYM in Scotland: IYM in Scotland Raise public awareness Increase awareness among public/govt agencies, & promote change towards more sustainable use Promote debate about future of mountains including sustainable land use Promote & develop linksIYM in Scotland: Led by voluntary sector Key support from SNH, Perth College UHIMI, walkingwild IYM in ScotlandSlide19: IYM in Scotland: partners Scottish Countryside Activities Council Scottish Mountaineering TrustOfficial Responses: Official Responses “explore the potential contribution the outdoors could have to the individual, to society and to environmental sustainability” sportscotland “a national asset - we need to care better for our hills” SNH "Scotland's natural landscape is a worldwide bestseller” visitscotlandOfficial Responses: Official Responses “can play a major role in rural regeneration” Mike Watson MSP “a unique opportunity. More must be done to protect Scotland’s unique & fragile mountain heritage” Mike Rumbles MSP “importance of outdoor pursuits to the development of young people’s health, fitness and self-reliance” Maureen MacMillan MSP Walking in Scotland: Walking in Scotland “It's trendy, it's healthy, it brings more money into rural economies than any traditional countryside industry and it could help you sort your head out.” Cameron McNeishEconomic value: Economic value Expenditure on open air recreation in Scotland amounts to about £730m Supports approx 29,000 (fte) jobs Supports 3,950 (fte) jobs in Highlands and Islands Mountaineering generates £149m in highlandsHigh participation: High participation 70,000 walkers in Scotland per weekend Diversity of activitiesGet Involved!: Get Involved! IYM Project Officer andrew.macpherson@perth.uhi.ac.uk 01738 887 885 www.iym.org.uk