Climate — Mar 17, 2026

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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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Innovative online tools to assess and visualise connectivity
Nature — Nov 30, 2011
CIPRA Internationale Alpenschutzkommission | Schaan, LI
Innovative online tools to assess and visualise connectivity
Real connectivity depends on a comprehensive planning process. The complex system of interactions and mechanisms in human societies calls for an analytic and comprehensive approach.
Alpine barriers and the way they affect species
Nature — Nov 30, 2011
CIPRA Internationale Alpenschutzkommission | Schaan, LI
Alpine barriers and the way they affect species
ECONNECT researchers analysed how barriers affect selected species: lynx, brown bear, wolf, red deer, black grouse, griffon vulture, bullhead and fish otter. For the terrestrial species they found out that altitude and forest availability are the major factors influencing species distribution.
The promotion of a common Legal Framework
Nature — Nov 30, 2011
CIPRA Internationale Alpenschutzkommission | Schaan, LI
The promotion of a common Legal Framework
The Alps consist of eight different countries, each of which has its own legal framework. A specific working group provided an overview of the different legislations in force at various governance levels that potentially affect ecological connectivity.
Connectivity in pictures
Nature — Nov 30, 2011
CIPRA Internationale Alpenschutzkommission | Schaan, LI
Connectivity in pictures
Besides classic communication tools such as newsletters and press releases ECONNECT used innovative tools to raise awareness among the general public and the stakeholders.

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Events

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Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026 		Transhumance as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: A Way Forward? MUCEM, Marseille/France
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Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026 		Growing alternative crops for new market opportunities in a changing climate Vienna/Austria
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Projects & activities

Alpine Climate Camps
People — Oct 13, 2022
CIPRA International
Alpine Climate Camps
[Project completed] Recharge your batteries, experience glaciers, go by bike: The Alpine Climate Camps project combines mountain sports and climate protection while encouraging young climate activists.
JeloviZA
Alpine Politics — Oct 10, 2022
CIPRA International | CIPRA Slovenija
JeloviZA
[Project completed] The JeloviZA project aims to improve the condition of ecosystems and conserve certain species in the Slovenian Natura 2000 site Jelovica. Six project partners are working on a management plan for the area, which will include nature conservation, tourism and regional development.
Climate Bridges
Climate — Mar 01, 2022
CIPRA International Lab
Climate Bridges
[Project completed] The Climate Bridges project strengthens cooperation for transnational climate protection in the Western Balkans, from Croatia via Bosnia-Herzegovina to Albania. Together with other NGOs, CIPRA Lab is setting up a network platform for this purpose.

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