New podcast episode: The Canadian Mountain Assessment

The CMA is a first-of-its-kind look at the state of knowledge of mountains in Canada, which draws on findings from a systematic review of the academic literature but is also informed by knowledge shared by First Nations, Métis and Inuit contributors. The assessment is inspired by previous mountain assessments, such as the Hindu Kush Himalaya assessment and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) mountains chapters. However, the CMA has a specific focus on developing and mobilizing an inclusive knowledge co-creation methodology to support the inclusion of Indigenous peoples and Indigenous knowledges in advancing our collective understanding of mountains in Canada. The CMA is being envisioned, governed and conducted by a diverse group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals, who are working together respectfully across knowledge systems to enhance the relevance, integrity and positive impact of the CMA.