UN General Assembly
2022

Likewise, to mark the International Year of Sustainable Mountain Development —and since I have already mentioned the FAO — I would like to refer to the Mountain Partnership and its members, which raise awareness and offer insight, tools and action for the development of mountain regions. Andorra has the highest capital city in Europe, at an altitude of over 1,000 metres, and an average altitude of around 2,000 metres. Mountain regions are of vital importance in natural systems, with their water cycles, influence on the climate, natural resources and biodiversity. Meanwhile, they are highly vulnerable environments. In Andorra, we have therefore been committed for years to caring for our natural heritage and make environmental protection a priority.