Innovation to counter emigration

Emigration and the brain drain in the Alpine region: a new EU project involving CIPRA aims to counteract this trend. It is testing innovative governance models to strengthen mountain regions and create a win-win situation for regions of origin, destinations and young emigrants.

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New dual leadership for CIPRA
New dual leadership for CIPRA
Bianca Elzenbaumer and Serena Arduino are the new Co-Presidents of CIPRA International. They succeed Katharina Conradin, who has been in office for almost seven years.
CO2 legislation: more courage needed
CO2 legislation: more courage needed
While the new CO2 law in Switzerland has for the time being failed, a climate protection alliance is forming in Bavaria; Austria is discussing a climate protection law; and in France the Climate Council is taking courageous decisions.
Mountaineering villages: from the Western Alps to the Mediterranean Sea
Mountaineering villages: from the Western Alps to the Mediterranean Sea
The “Mountaineering Villages” initiative unites small communities in the Alpine region that focus on gentle tourism and nature conservation. Now there are six new members from Italy, Austria and, for the first time, Switzerland.
Dangers with wolves
Dangers with wolves
The wolves are back: a CIPRA project now sheds light on why transparent communication, professional herding and more networking are needed.

Events

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May 27, 2025
Webinar - Successfully organising sustainable procurement with proCURE online
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Jun 27, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
FutureForum Alps 2025 SAL - Saal am Lindaplatz, Landstrasse 19, 9494 Schaan, Liechtenstein

Projects & activities

Alpine Climate Camps
Alpine Climate Camps
[Project completed] Recharge your batteries, experience glaciers, go by bike: The Alpine Climate Camps project combines mountain sports and climate protection while encouraging young climate activists.
JeloviZA
JeloviZA
[Project completed] The JeloviZA project aims to improve the condition of ecosystems and conserve certain species in the Slovenian Natura 2000 site Jelovica. Six project partners are working on a management plan for the area, which will include nature conservation, tourism and regional development.
Climate Bridges
Climate Bridges
[Project completed] The Climate Bridges project strengthens cooperation for transnational climate protection in the Western Balkans, from Croatia via Bosnia-Herzegovina to Albania. Together with other NGOs, CIPRA Lab is setting up a network platform for this purpose.