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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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53rd "Città di Trento" Mountain Film Festival
The 53rd "Città di Trento" Mountain Film Festival is being held from 30 April to 8 May 2005. The festival is devoted to mountain, research and adventure films, with "Arctic & Antarctic - North Pole & South Pole" as the theme selected for 2005.
Artificial high water affects ecology of running water
A new WWF study shows that the artificial high-water (surges) and low-water (sinks) caused daily by hydraulic power plants are having disastrous repercussions on the ecosystem of running water.
From vegetable plots to supermarkets: land consumption in France
The French association for regional planning and rural development has recently published a white paper on the subject of land consumption as a result of urbanisation, entitled "The End of the Landscape?". More and more arable land is being built up with residential buildings and industrial parks, and land consumption is progressing at an alarming pace.
Mount Everest put forward for UNESCO World Heritage in Danger List
The Mount Everest region is at risk from global warming and should therefore be included on the UNESCO's World Heritage in Danger List. Mountaineers and representatives of the environmental group Friends of the Earth submitted a petition to the UNESCO Committee at the end of November.

Events

  • 2026-03-23T00:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-03-27T23:59:59+01:00
Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
Youth Parliament to the Alpine Convention: Climate Resilient Development
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-03-27T23:59:59+01:00
  • Ljubljana
Mar 24, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
The Better-Cities Event Ljubljana
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-04-17T23:59:59+02:00
  • online
Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
Local Peaks, Global Learning online
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-04-23T23:59:59+02:00
  • MUCEM, Marseille/France
Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Transhumance as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: A Way Forward? MUCEM, Marseille/France
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-04-23T23:59:59+02:00
  • Vienna/Austria
Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Growing alternative crops for new market opportunities in a changing climate Vienna/Austria

Projects & activities

Alpine Changemaker Network
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.
H2Opportunities
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.
Young Glacier Voices
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.