The Mountain Forum: Learning to communicate within a pluralistic network

The Mountain Forum is newly formed global network in support of equitable and ecologically sustainable mountain development. Its creation and experiences during its first 18 months of operation reveal a number of insights regarding information structures, cooperation between organisations, empowerment, and pluralism. Influential factors in the development and operation of the Mountain Forum include a participant focus on vision, enlightened leadership, individual dedication, and a willingness to break out of familiar knowledge spheres and hierarchical governance structures. The early..