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A public-shared sustainable energy action plan

The Natural Regional Park of Queyras (France, PACA region) launched its own sustainable energy action plan in May 2013. Its primary objective is to be shared among citizens and local stakeholders.

Energy efficiency in ski resorts!

How to reduce energy consumption and green house gases (GHG) emissions in ski resorts? A pilot action in the Pays Serre-Ponçon Ubaye Durance (Pays SUD, France).

Launch of the Alpstar mobility network in Vorarlberg

Alpstar project partner Vorarlberg launches a mobility network with 9 companies mainly from the producing industry in Vorarlberg. The network partners will share their experiences in the network and they will work on solutions for upcoming challenges within the field of mobility.

Thematic Booklet on Green Infrastructure

Step by Step to ecological connectivity

Vernetzte Lebensräume

La restauration de la continuité écologique

Launch of the International Connectivity Conservation Network

Connecting habitats around the world requires the commitment of a great number of individuals. To help these persons in their work, the World Commission on Protected Areas has established the International Connectivity Conservation Network.

Alps and beyond: better corridors towards the Carpathians and the Mediterranean region

Ecological networks are important within certain geographical areas, such as the Alps, and also with neighbouring regions. Several projects are working to ensure that the Alps are better connected with their surroundings. Major steps have been undertaken in the Alps-Carpathians corridor and in the area connecting the Alps with the Mediterranean region.

Natural forests for woodpeckers, beetles and bats

The new Austrian project, "Network Natural Forests", intends to contribute to the protection of biodiversity by connecting its forest habitats via two elements: close-to-nature stepping stones and the co-operation of different protected areas.

Nature-friendly tourism and connected habitats in the Rhaetian Triangle

Supporting the implementation of an ecological network continues to be a major issue in the Swiss region of the Lower Engadine. The new "Colliar" project intends to improve co-operation on regional initiatives by different sectors.

Better ecological corridors and fewer accidents involving animals on Swiss roads

The Federal Council has drawn positive conclusions as regards the status of ecological corridors in Switzerland. A pilot project has tested how to successfully reduce collisions between animals and cars. The upcoming research field of landscape genetics provides new insights for the planning and implementation of ecological networks.

France paves the way for its green and blue infrastructure

After more than a year of discussions, France officially established its "trame verte et bleue" ecological network with the publication of a decree at the end of 2012. This Alpine country now has legal rules on how to define and implement its green and blue infrastructure.

Win-win for nature, economy and society: more green infrastructure throughout Europe

Since May the countries of the European Union have received guidelines on how to promote green infrastructure. The European Commission has adopted its strategy on this topic with the aim of better integrating natural processes into spatial planning and strengthening the benefits of intact ecosystems for the economy and society. In addition, Natura2000 and Emerald sites have been further recognized as major elements in an ecological network.

Alpine Convention strengthens co-operation between neighbouring countries

With its new presidency, the "Ecological Network" Platform of the Alpine Convention is now continuing its work. In focus over the next two years are cross-border co-operation between neighbouring states and activities in the pilot regions.

The cameras are rolling for hermits and fire salamanders

What can be done to preserve the diversity of plant and animal species in the Alps? CIPRA provides some answers in the short film "For hermits and fire salamanders - How municipalities connect habitats in the Alps". The film can be seen online and at different locations in the Alps.

Ecological Continuum in the Alps: from 50 questions to a few concerted actions

How will demographic change affect the future of the ecological continuum? And which indicators of species and habitats can be used to assess an ecological network? These are just two of the 50 questions put together by scientists, politicians and environmentalists from all the Alpine lands.

Making mobility the main theme

Why do most of those working in the Alpine Rhine Valley drive to work in their own cars - despite excellent cycle ways and a good public transport network? The Alpstar partners in Liechtenstein, St. Gallen and Vorarlberg investigate.

End of the line for the Tende railway?

New tunnels crossing the Alps are feverishly being built elsewhere, but the Tende line between Turin and Nice is due to be closed. People on both sides of the border are protesting, however. Can this historic railway line still be saved?

Oh...!

... Honesty pays off in the end. This must have been the thought of a 90-year old inhabitant of the Canton of Wallis who had spent his entire life blasting away at animals against the law.

Green corridors in urban landscapes affect the arthropod communities of domestic gardens

Ecological impacts of culverts on benthic invertebrates: Habitat fragmentation and barriers to dispersal.

The Swiss Vote on Limiting Second Homes

Mountain dwellers versus eco-freaks

Climate change in Switzerland

Forest Policy 2020

Millions of steps for the Alps

Youth Parliament at the Alpine Convention adds its voice

YPAC, the Youth Parliament at the Alpine Convention, met in Sonthofen in mid-March to agree ten demands for the "Alpine Town of the Future", generating valuable publicity in the process.

Lecco opens Alpine Town Year

Lecco, the capital of the province of the same name, has this year been selected as the "Alpine Town of the Year 2013". The opening ceremony took place at the beginning of April and the initiatives for the Alpine Town Year were briefly presented.

Millions of Steps for the Alps

CIPRA’s networking experience beyond all linguistic, cultural, geographic and political borders has been the key to success on many occasions already. In its latest Annual Report, CIPRA focuses on people who have been working for sustainable development in the Alps since its foundation in 1952. And for the future: CIPRA International has a new Director, namely Claire Simon.