France
News, publications, press releases, positions... on this page you find current and alpine-relevant information from France.
Express tourism on the Eiger
The North Face of the Eiger in the Bernese Oberland is an inspiration for every mountaineer. A new railway project is now intended to make the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains even more accessible. Swiss environmental groups are, however, critical of the project. Read More…
Preserving landscapes through smarter location choices
Ever more families in the Alps are realising their dream of a house in the country that is not too far from the city. This brings with it problems such as urban sprawl and high mobility costs. An online calculator can now show whether such a move is worth it. Read More…
Sustainable building and renovation in practice
Energy-efficient building methods and renovation are by no means utopian. How will such projects look? What needs to be done? A workshop in Idrija, Slovenia in October 2014 will provide the answers. Read More…
Calm and collected in a heated discussion: Ivan Hribar, director of Snovik thermal spa/SL
The Thermal Center Snovik was the winner of one of the seven prizes in CIPRA’s cc.alps competition for its activities . We met the director Ivan Hribar. Read More…
Future in the Alps
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Point of view: Preserving the strongholds of the Alps
Dozens of development projects are simmering in the drawers of investors from Slovenia to France. It is thus even more important to sustain existing protected areas, says Katharina Conradin, member of the executive board of CIPRA International and executive director of Mountain Wilderness Switzerland. Read More…
Signal fires against transit traffic
Transit traffic over the main Alpine crossings is steadily increasing. Projects such as a second tube for the Gotthard road tunnel are increasing the attractiveness of road transport for goods. This year’s CIPRA action, “Fire across the Alps”, takes aim at this trend. Read More…
Soil Erosion in the Alps
Experience gained from case studies (2006–2013) Read More…
Mobile Borders
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Alpine rivers are not renewable
Towards a fully sustainable energy strategy in the Alps Read More…
Ski tourism: an insatiable hunger
Gigantic artificial lakes, myriads of snow cannons, secret forest clearances. Ski areas are continuing to expand in all Alpine countries, often using questionable methods and concepts. Below are three examples. Read More…
Looking for answers to resource shortages
Resources are finite, including those in the Alps. What solutions are available for living a good life that do not simply depend on ever more consumption? Some answers will be provided at the CIPRA Annual Conference to be held in November 2014 in Annecy, France Read More…
Bad atmosphere in the Alps
Never before have atmospheric CO2 levels been as high as those recorded in April 2014. Many Alpine valleys are suffering from poor air quality. This puts the health of many people in the Rhône-Alpes Region at risk - lower motorway speeds can be part of the solution. Read More…
Strange but true...
... a white complexion, slim, almost dainty – truly a feast for the eyes. And, most important of all, very well developed. Read More…
The Future of Urban Mobility 2.0
Imperatives to shape extended mobility ecosystems of tomorrow Read More…
60 years of CIPRA
CIPRA has been connecting people, projects and organisations for over 60 years across linguistic, cultural, geographical and political borders. In 2012, its anniversary year, CIPRA has again brought together people who are committed to sustainable development in the Alps, with ceremonies being held at its place of establishment, Rottach-Egern in Germany and at the AlpWeek in Valposchiavo, Switzerland; on the Alpine Power trek through the Alps and at various festivities in the Alpine countries. Many of those present took the opportunity to engage with CIPRA representatives, associates and people, to observe examples of good and bad practice, to discuss possible solutions – and to join in the celebrations. Read More…
Improvisational Theatre: Macro-Region for the Alps
Is it a comedy, a farce, or a whodunnit? In any case, the subject matter - an Alpine macro-region - is controversial and the cast high-powered. Inspired by the EU, Alpine countries and regions take to the stage while the Alpine Convention assumes the role of input provider. Read More…
Young Voices, New Ideas
Young people want to be heard and taken seriously. That requires staying power. CIPRA is helping. Read More…
The Human Yardstick
What role does CIPRA play on the international architecture scene? Köbi Gantenbein on the subject of CIPRA's work with Constructive Alps, the competition for sustainable construction and renovation in the Alps. Read More…
Help with Decision-Making
Unused knowledge is useless knowledge. In a world of climate change, CIPRA guidelines show how to prepare for unpredictable scenarios. Read More…
"Alpstar has been like a Lift"
Carbon-neutral Alps - this is the objective pursued by Alpstar's various project partners. The Alpine Rhine Valley has been selected as a pilot region to see how commuters can be motivated to switch to sustainable means of transport, with Hilti AG in Schaan/LI participating as a model company. Hilti's Chief Mobility Officer Daniel Oehry talks about the interaction between CIPRA and other partners. Read More…
Young people beyond boundaries
The Youth Parliament of the Alpine Convention (YPAC), held in Chamonix, sought to find solutions for creating an open society. Political education and more information were uppermost on the wish list of the participants, who came from all of the Alpine countries. Read More…
Live simply!
The Alps and their natural resources are coming under increased pressure. But how can a change in values open the door to an ecologically sustainable way of life? CIPRA investigates this question in its latest annual report. Read More…
Service as the key to success
Numerous mountain communities in Europe would like to build or renovate their kindergartens, schools or community centres in an energy-efficient way so as to save costs and energy. Implementation is a major challenge, however, as know-how and experience are still lacking. A service package can now provide further help. Read More…
