GLOMOS’s Systemic Approach Toward Resilient Global Mountain Social–Ecological–Technological Systems

Mountain regions are complex social–ecological–technological systems whose dynamics and challenges can influence lives and livelihoods way beyond the local scale. To capture, represent and tackle these challenges, the Global Mountain Safeguard Research (GLOMOS) programme has developed a systemic approach to understanding and reducing risks in mountain communities. Drawing on six years of transdisciplinary research, this paper presents the approach and highlights its main outcomes and lessons learned. GLOMOS advances holistic and context-sensitive studies for resilient mountain communities through three main research lines, directed at integrating climate and disaster risk assessment, recognizing diverse knowledge systems for preparedness and facilitating sustainable water catchment management. The findings emphasize the importance of interconnected, equitable adaptation measures that address the systemic nature of mountain risks and support sustainable development across these vital landscapes.