Act now to protect forests: sign the #HandsOffNature petition!
More than 40 percent of the Alpine region is covered by forests. They are not only a defining feature of the landscape, but also a cornerstone of Alpine livelihood, providing building materials, supporting biodiversity, and delivering essential ecosystem services.
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alpMedia | Schaan, LI
Re-ordering back issues of "Mountain Research and Development"
All the back issues from 2000 to 2006 of "Mountain Research and Development" (MRD), the leading journal devoted to the world's mountains, can now be re-ordered simply and inexpensively.
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
Successful environmental campaign aimed at protecting the Alps
On August 11 some 40 "high fires" burned throughout the alpine region to draw attention to a sustainable future for the Alps. Fires were lit in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy and Kyrgyzstan as a symbol of a better quality of life in the alpine region.
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
Maps of the Alps available for download from the EURAC Project homepage
The homepage of the project entitled AGRALP - Development of Mountain Areas ( www.eurac.edu/agralp ) has been restructured and greatly expanded to offer some 200 theme-based maps for downloading.
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
First special edition of the Geo.Alp magazine
The first special edition of the Geo.Alp magazine is dedicated to the papers contributed to the 8th International Symposium on the Cultural Heritage in the Mining and Geo-Sciences, which was held in Schwaz in northern Tyrol/A in 2005.
Events
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Trento Film Festival | Santa Croce street, 67; I-38122 Trento | |
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ForumAlpinum 2026 | Aosta | |
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Webinar: The journey of water | online | |
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XIV European Mountain Convention | Sallanches / France | |
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Alps in Motion: new Alpine-wide Day of Action | alpswide |
Projects
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.
CIPRA International | CIPRA Italia | CIPRA Slovenija
Young Glacier Voices
The glaciers in the Alps are melting at an ever-increasing rate. The Erasmus+ project “Young Glacier Voices” is making the consequences of the climate crisis tangible and encouraging young people to use their voices to call for more climate protection.
CIPRA International
MultiBios
[Project completed] In addition to well-known natural hazards such as mudslides and floods, heatwaves and droughts are increasingly affecting the Alpine region. The international project MultiBios is working together with biosphere parks to explore how affected communities and regions can better prepare for multiple climate risks.