MRD features three peer-reviewed sections: MountainDevelopment, which contains “transformation knowledge,” MountainResearch, which contains “systems knowledge,” and MountainAgenda, which contains “target knowledge.” In addition, the MountainPlatform section offers International Mountain Society members an opportunity to convey information about their mountain initiatives and priorities; and the MountainMedia section presents reviews of recent publications on mountains and mountain development.

Key research and development fields:

Society and culture
Policy, politics, and institutions
Economy
Bio- and geophysical environment
Ecosystems and cycles
Environmental risks
Resource and land use
Energy, infrastructure, and services
Methods and theories
Regions