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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International Glacier Caravan
Oct 05, 2023
Francesco Pastorelli, CIPRA Italia
International Glacier Caravan
Six stages through three Alpine countries: this year’s international campaign by the Italian environmental organisation Legambiente, with the participation of CIPRA, condemned the retreat of the glaciers and thus raised awareness of climate change.
Too much, too loud, too crowded
Tourism & Leisure — Oct 05, 2023
Veronika Hribernik, CIPRA International
Too much, too loud, too crowded
From the tunnel blockade in Hallstatt/A to the protest rally on the Sella Pass/I: civil society is protesting against overtourism in the Alpine regions – and demanding relief for people and the environment.
Controversial railway tunnel between Turin and Lyon
Alpine Politics — Jul 19, 2023
Michael Gams, CIPRA International
Controversial railway tunnel between Turin and Lyon
In mid-June 2023, hundreds of people gathered in the French border town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to protest against the construction of a high-speed rail tunnel between Lyon and Turin. In a public statement, CIPRA France and Mountain Wilderness also criticised the project.
Experience the last of the glaciers
Climate — Jul 19, 2023
Maya Mathias, CIPRA International
Experience the last of the glaciers
Recharge your batteries, go cycling, visit the glaciers: the Alpine Climate Camps project combines mountain sports with climate protection, further encouraging young climate activists. A bicycle tour in Austria at the beginning of September 2023 and other activities in Switzerland and Italy will draw attention to the disappearing glaciers.

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Events

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

Projects and activities

Ground:breaking
Soil quality — Aug 31, 2023
CIPRA International | CIPRA Deutschland | CIPRA Italia | CIPRA France | CIPRA Slovenija | CIPRA Österreich
Ground:breaking
Soils are among the most important resources we have. CIPRA's new Ground:breaking project shows why desealing land benefits everyone and what is needed at political, legal and local level in the Alpine region to achieve this.
Alpine Convention - Sectoral development of the Green Economy in the Alpine region
Economy — Feb 23, 2021
CIPRA International
Alpine Convention - Sectoral development of the Green Economy in the Alpine region
[Project completed] Promoting environmentally sustainable growth while recognising ecological limits: the Green Economy is low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive. This form of economy preserves the Alpine ecosystem while making use of existing natural capital.
Reset Alpine Tourism
Economy — Jan 28, 2021
CIPRA International
Reset Alpine Tourism
[Project completed] "Reset Alpine Tourism" brought together relevant tourism stakeholders to discuss climate protection and sustainable development in tourism.

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