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Alpine Changemaker Network
People — Mar 04, 2026
CIPRA International
Alpine Changemaker Network
How can we advance eco-social transformation in the Alpine region? The Alpine Changemaker Network project combines Alpine traditions, as reflected in contemporary art, culture and design, with current approaches to overcoming global crises.
Via Alpina Youth – responsible bivouacking Call to action & points to think about
People — Dec 15, 2025
Julika Jarosch | Christine Busch
Via Alpina Youth – responsible bivouacking Call to action & points to think about
This paper builds on the Yes We Camp whitepaper and its “call to action & points to think about” and places the concept of responsible bivouacking in direct relation to the Alpine Convention, with a particular focus on the nature protection protocol. It demonstrates that responsible bivouacking can operationalize the objectives of the Alpine Convention by translating international legal principles into concrete, user-oriented practices in the alpine space.
Booklet: Pastoralism schools in the Alps
Agriculture — Nov 04, 2025
Booklet: Pastoralism schools in the Alps
When shepherds, farmers and all the mountain farming experts meet, they often talk about the same things: the alp, the fencing, the cheese production and the life in the mountains. But be careful, very often these exact same terms are very different in their content, depending on the language, regional cultural characteristics and the sometimes quite different conditions of the respective mountain world. In order to not just talk at cross purposes but to actually understand each other better, CIPRA has created this brochure. Four alpine farming experts explain 10 terms. As each language version contains all four explanations, this brochure serves as a kind of undispensable, unique vade mecum for cross-border dialogue.
CultureAlps booklet: Connect, act, share
People — Nov 03, 2025
CultureAlps booklet: Connect, act, share
This comic book was created as part of the Erasmus+ project “CultureAlps: connect, share, act!ˮ, which shows how art and culture can inspire creative solutions to the climate crisis. The project promotes cooperation between organisations in art, culture, and climate protection, sharing best practices to make the cultural sector more sustainable and engaged. Partners from Liechtenstein, Italy, and Austria explore how exhibitions and events can be more climate-friendly, drive behavioral change, and make the three planetary crises – global warming, biodiversity loss, and pollution – tangible, creating learning spaces that inform and motivate action in daily life and politics.
Poster on water in the Alps
Water — Nov 03, 2025
Poster on water in the Alps
How is the climate crisis affecting the Alps, the “water castle of Europe”? What will it take to ensure that we continue to have sufficient water as a habitat and resource in the future? The poster ‘H2O: precious, powerful, scarce’ summarises the key findings of the Future Forum Alps on the topic of water, which took place on 27 and 28 June 2025 in Liechtenstein. It is based on the scientific findings and practical experience of the participating experts. It is available for free download.
H2Opportunities
Water — Oct 23, 2025
H2Opportunities
Water is one of our most precious resources and is under serious threat from the climate crisis. The project “H2Opportunities – Opening dialogues on a sustainable Alpine water future” shares knowledge and encourages discussion about fair water management.