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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Energy — Mar 25, 2004

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Electricity and heat essentially from renewable energies

By 2050 65% of electricity consumption and 50% of heating requirements in Germany could be provided by renewable energy sources.

Mobility & Transport — Mar 25, 2004

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EU decisions on the issue of transport

During a Conciliation meeting held on 16 March the European Parliament and the European Commission reached an agreement on issues concerning the Second railway package. Under the agreement rail freight markets (incl. cabotage) are to be completely opened up as of 2007. Agreement was also reached on new regulations for railway safety and interoperability as well as the establishment of a European Railway Agency.

Water — Mar 25, 2004

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World Water Day: Calls for waterway conservation and a stop to deregulation

The motto for this year's International Water Day on March 22 was "Water and Natural Catastrophes". A number of organisations seized the day to put forward their demands for better water conservation.

Tourism & Leisure — Mar 25, 2004

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Presentation of an international umbrella brand for leisure & fitness holidays in the Alps

From the end of this year 80 businesses from Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland and southern Tyrol are to join forces and carry the new umbrella brand Alpine Wellness International GmbH.

Events

2025-05-09T00:00:00+02:00 2025-05-11T23:59:59+02:00 Cuneo (Italy) May 09, 2025 - May 11, 2025	Cuneo Montagna Festival	Cuneo (Italy)
2025-05-27T00:00:00+02:00 2025-05-27T23:59:59+02:00 online May 27, 2025	Webinar - Successfully organising sustainable procurement with proCURE	online
2025-06-27T08:30:00+02:00 2025-06-28T13:00:00+02:00 SAL - Saal am Lindaplatz, Landstrasse 19, 9494 Schaan, Liechtenstein Jun 27, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025	FutureForum Alps 2025	SAL - Saal am Lindaplatz, Landstrasse 19, 9494 Schaan, Liechtenstein

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Projects & activities

Nature — Mar 27, 2014

CIPRA International

Ecological Continuum Initiative

[Project completed] Nature does not stop at the boundaries of protected areas or national borders. And, more and more often, man’s interventions in nature and the landscape are dissecting habitats and lastingly obstructing the exchange and migration of fauna and flora. This is putting Europe’s unique biodiversity in the Alps at risk.