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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Lyon-Turin: Environment Ministry gives bad marks
Mobility & Transport — Feb 22, 2012
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
Lyon-Turin: Environment Ministry gives bad marks
Criticism of the planned Lyon-Turin rail line is growing: environmental organisations have rejected the megaproject, as has the conservative UMP party in Savoy. The French Environment Ministry is now also expressing doubts.
Climate plan for South Tyrol
Climate — Jul 29, 2011
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
Climate plan for South Tyrol
The Province of Bolzano wants to become more energy efficient by 2050. Every inhabitant of the Province currently produces around five tonnes of carbon dioxide. The aim is to cut that figure to a mere 1.5 tonnes over the next forty years.
Respite for the "king of the Alpine rivers"
Water — May 25, 2011
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
Respite for the "king of the Alpine rivers"
It looks like no gravel is to be extracted from the Tagliamento for the time being. The company that was planning to extract more than a million cubic metres of ballast between Cimano/I and the Arzino tributary has withdrawn its project.
The bear's about!
Nature — Mar 09, 2011
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
The bear's about!
Clearly the big omnivore feels at home in the Trentino/I. A total of 27 bears were counted there last year, compared with a mere three or four in the 1990s. Meanwhile ten Slovenian bears have settled in the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park as part of the "Life Ursus" campaign.

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Events

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Apr 24, 2026 - May 03, 2026 		Trento Film Festival Santa Croce street, 67; I-38122 Trento

Projects and activities

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.
Young Glacier Voices
Climate — Aug 25, 2025
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.
OUT4INGOV: Shaping youth migration
People — Feb 12, 2025
CIPRA International Lab
OUT4INGOV: Shaping youth migration
The emigration of young people poses major challenges for many Alpine regions. The OUT4INGOV project is working with local organisations to develop innovative approaches to better manage youth migration and raise awareness of the issue in society.

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