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Lawsuits and laws for climate protection

Climate protection laws define clear climate targets, but for many the measures set out are insufficient. Climate lawsuits are increasing political pressure in the Alpine countries.

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Slovenia, South Tyrol, Austria, Switzerland

Alpine Politics, Climate
Jul 17, 2023

"Climate protection is health protection"

The health consequences of the climate crisis range from cardiovascular problems through to allergies, infectious diseases and depression. At the first Liechtenstein «Future Forum Alps», held at the end of June 2023, some 140 participants from various Alpine countries discussed measures for climate and health protection.

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International

People, Climate
Jul 17, 2023

Pitch Your Project

"Your Alps! Your Future! Your Idea!" The sixth edition of the "Pitch Your Project" competition organised by EUSALP has started. The competition is open to all young people from the Alpine region aged 16 to 25. Submission is possible until 10 September 2023.

Event
Jul 12, 2023, 09:00 AMh online
Jul 12, 2023

ECCA 2023 - 6th European Climate Change Adaptation Conference

Europe’s influential climate adaptation conference, ECCA 2023, takes place from 19 to 21 June 2023, and will be held in Dublin, Ireland. The Joint Programme Initiative "Connecting Climate Knowledge for Europe" (JPI Climate), together with the MAGICA project, supported by the European Commission, is organizing this edition of ECCA. It will be an in-person event over two days for up to 500 people with live streaming of all plenary sessions and interactive hybrid formats.

Event
Jun 19, 2023 Dublin Castle, Dublin/IRL
Jun 12, 2023

StoneRich

Stones create life: the SteinReich project aims to raise awareness of valuable elements of the Alpine cultural landscape, such as rock fragment piles and dry stone walls.

CIPRA Project

International

Nature, People
May 05, 2023

Central Mountains

The Central Mountains project strengthens the transfer of knowledge in and between the Alps and the Carpathians. Together with the project partners, CIPRA International Lab is working for the cross-border and sustainable development of mountain regions in Central Europe.

CIPRA Project

International

People, Climate
May 04, 2023

Alpine Compass: Youth for quality of life in the Alps

[Project completed] How to improve the life quality of young people in the Alps? The project “Alpine Compass” empowers young people, raises awareness among decisionmakers and strengthen the transnational collaboration.

CIPRA Project

International, Germany, France, Slovenia

People, Alpine Politics
Apr 28, 2023

Winter tourism in the climate crisis

Dry winters have made natural snow increasingly rare and artificial snow ever more expensive: the report “Nevediversa 2023” analyses the impact of the climate crisis on ski resorts in Italy.

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International

Tourism & Leisure, Nature, Water
Apr 24, 2023

Commuting made easy

Commuting to work in healthier, more environmentally friendly ways: this is the goal set by the Slovenian municipality of Škofja Loka and local companies in the Trata 2.1 project, inspired by the experiences of corporate mobility management in the Alpine Rhine Valley.

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Slovenia, Liechtenstein, Austria

Mobility & Transport
Apr 24, 2023

Point of view: The Alps are not an endless source of energy!

Solar, wind and hydropower are helping us become less dependent on fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. This can also be done without sacrificing the last biodiversity hotspots in the Alps, says Isabella Helmschrott, Executive Director of CIPRA Switzerland.

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International

Energy
Apr 24, 2023

Avoiding mountains of trash

Litter is not only found in seas or urban areas: littering is also increasingly impinging on mountain areas. Initiatives and campaigns are motivating people to collect and avoid litter in the Alps.

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International

Nature
Apr 24, 2023

Hidden CO2 emitters

Climate protection measures are expensive, which is why they are regularly criticised and rejected. How then can it be that at the same time the Alpine states are spending billions on environmentally harmful subsidies?

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International, Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Alpine Politics, Climate, Nature
Apr 24, 2023

Wanted: innovative ideas for the Alps

Young and committed people can now apply for the second “Alpine Changemaker Basecamp” in July 2023, where they can further develop and optimise their project ideas in a professional environment.

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International, Italy

People
Apr 24, 2023

IOC favours bobsleigh solution abroad

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formally notified the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps (CIPRA) that there is no need to build a new bobsleigh track for the Winter Olympics.

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Italy

Tourism & Leisure
Apr 12, 2023

Trata 2.1

[Project completed] Commuting made easy: The mobility of commuters in the Slovenian industrial area of Trata is to become more environmentally friendly - with the help of experiences from similar projects in the border triangle of Switzerland-Austria-Liechtenstein.

CIPRA Project

Slovenia, Austria, Liechtenstein, International

Mobility & Transport
Apr 03, 2023

Travelling with a clear conscience

The fifth edition of YOALIN started in April 2023. 150 Yoalin tickets are waiting for young people between 18 and 27 to travel the Alps in a climate-friendly way by train and bus. In addition, they are invited to the kick-off in Slovenia, to three hub events during the summer and to the final event in Switzerland.

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International

Tourism & Leisure
Apr 03, 2023

CIPRA Youth Council 10th anniversary

10 years of the CIPRA Youth Council (CYC) - this is an occasion we want to toast and celebrate with you! We have come up with a rich and varied programme: From a podcast workshop and a small youth conference to your own podcast production and a joint end to the evening - you are very welcome!

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Liechtenstein, International

Nature, Tourism & Leisure
Jul 01, 2023 Literaturhaus Schaan, Poststrasse 27, 9494 Schaan
Mar 29, 2023

Mountain Innovation Fair 2023

Mountains INNOVATE: a collaborative space sharing the spirit of innovation for climate change adaptation and sustainable mountain development

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Oct 23, 2023 Bolzano/I
Mar 22, 2023

Via Alpina For All!

The long-distance hiking trail Via Alpina has been connecting all Alpine countries for over 20 years. This July, young people from different countries, social backgrounds, with and without impairments will get to know a part of the Via Alpina - through hikes and overnight stays outdoors while discussing the topics of social justice, inclusion and climate change.

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International

Nature, People, Tourism & Leisure
Jul 04, 2023 Trieste/I
Mar 22, 2023

Dialogues on wolves – strengthening shepherds’ networks in the Alps

[Completed] A project that promotes exchanges of knowledge across national and linguistic borders between shepherds in the Alpine region.

CIPRA Project

International

Nature, Agriculture, People
Mar 17, 2023

Mountains of Opportunities

A Summer Course for Young Professionals and Students on Spatial Planning and Territorial Governance on the Fringe of Mountain Areas.

Event
Jul 01, 2023 Avignon/FR
Mar 09, 2023

Conference on circular economy

In 2023 Switzerland holds the presidency of the European Union's macro-regional strategy for the Alpine region (SUERA - EUSALP). The cantons and the Confederation hold the presidency together. The Swiss presidency of EUSALP, is inviting EUSALP members and stakeholders to the first international conference on the "Circular Economy" on 30 and 31 March 2023 in Fribourg.

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Mar 30, 2023 Fribourg/CH
Feb 28, 2023

Via Alpina Youth – walking the change

The Via Alpina long-distance-trail has been connecting all of the Alpine countries for over 20 years now. The project “Via Alpina Youth – walking the change” spreads knowledge, ideas and opportunities on sustainable lifestyles, inclusion, environmental protection and climate change along the trail.

CIPRA Project

International, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Italy, France, South Tyrol

Tourism & Leisure
Feb 09, 2023

Voda: vir življenja

Cikel predavanj v okviru projekta Vodni viri Škofjeloškega.

Event
Feb 15, 2023, 05:00 PMh Škofja Loka, Žiri
Feb 07, 2023

Voda: vir življenja

Cikel predavanj v okviru projekta Vodni viri Škofjeloškega.

Event
Feb 15, 2023, 05:00 PMh Škofja Loka, Žiri
Feb 07, 2023

Global Challenges in Mountain Agropastoral Systems

The LIFE PASTORALP final conference “GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN MOUNTAIN AGROPASTORAL SYSTEMS – Scientific evidence on impacts, adaptation and policies”, aims at bringing together researchers, policy makers, agriculture and extension technicians, farmers and students to share and discuss current and emerging issues related to climate-driven global changes in mountain agropastoral systems. The debate on these issues, hosted in the heart of the Alps, will be fostered by experiences from all Europe and mountain environments and will give rise to new ideas and proposals to be spread and shared globally.

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International

Agriculture
Mar 15, 2023 Forte di Bard/I
Feb 01, 2023

Alpine Kick Camp

For years, millions of young people have been taking to the streets to call for climate protection and a future worth living. However, politics, economy and society are changing too little and too slowly. Many activists are now discouraged and exhausted. This is why we invite you to join us for a 5-day retreat to recharge your batteries, find new motivation on behalf of climate protection in a beautiful alpine landscape and network with like-minded people.

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International, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein

Climate, People, Tourism & Leisure
Apr 27, 2023, 06:00 PMh Schwabenhaus, Tschengla 23, 6707 Bürserberg/AT
Jan 30, 2023

FutureForum Alps Liechtenstein 2023

How does the climate crisis affect our physical and mental health? What measures are needed to keep us and the environment healthy? These and other questions will be addressed by the first Liechtenstein Future Forum Alps on 30 June and 1 July 2023 in Schaan under the title “My health, our climate”.

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International, Liechtenstein

People, Climate, Nature
Jun 30, 2023 SAL - Saal am Lindaplatz, Landstrasse 19, 9494 Schaan
Jan 30, 2023

Alpine Policy 2023: the Slovenian-Swiss year

This year, Slovenia and Switzerland will play a decisive role in shaping international cooperation between states and regions in the Alps: Slovenia is taking over the presidency of the Alpine Convention, while Switzerland is the first non-EU country to chair the Eusalp, the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region.

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International, Switzerland, Slovenia

Alpine Politics
Jan 27, 2023

Expedition for future female glacier researchers

Stay overnight on the glacier for over a week, climb peaks, carry out scientific experiments: the “Girls* on Ice” project offers girls an awe-inspiring summer experience.

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Switzerland, Austria, International

People, Climate, Nature, Tourism & Leisure
Jan 27, 2023