Alpine Politics — May 05, 2026
Maya Mathias-Seger, CIPRA International

20 years of the Youth Parliament

Turbines in drinking water and solar panels on dams: with these and other ideas, the Youth Parliament to the Alpine Convention, which met in the French city of Chamonix in mid-March 2026, aims to strengthen climate resilience in the Alps.

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Collapsing Alpine glaciers
Climate — May 04, 2026
Sofie Terzer, CIPRA International
Collapsing Alpine glaciers
Austria’s ice giants are shrinking rapidly and literally crumbling away; Germany will soon be ice-free. Research shows that retreating glaciers mean we are losing not only water reservoirs, but also archives of human history.
Point of view: The good traveller leaves no traces
Mobility & Transport — May 04, 2026
Stephan Tischler, CIPRA Austria
Point of view: The good traveller leaves no traces
Traffic jams, noise, exhaust fumes: this problem affects not only densely populated urban centres but, owing to the still overwhelmingly dominant share of motorised transport, also the Alpine regions. Yet we have long known that there is another way, says Stephan Tischler, transport scientist at the University of Innsbruck and Chair of CIPRA Austria.
Driving eco-social transformation in the Alpine region
People — Apr 27, 2026
Sofie Terzer, CIPRA International
Driving eco-social transformation in the Alpine region
The “Alpine Changemaker Network” project combines Alpine traditions with contemporary art, culture and design. The first “Assembly” to strengthen the network is planned for spring 2026.
A Strained Planet
Climate — Apr 27, 2026
Michael Gams, CIPRA International
A Strained Planet
We are living beyond our means: by spring, the Alpine countries have already used up their annual resources. “Overshoot Day” is coming earlier and earlier in the calendar, but there are ways to change this.

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Events

  • 2026-06-15T00:00:00+02:00
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  • Plantahof, Landquart (Switzerland)
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 17, 2026 		Mountain Grassland and Livestock Joint Conference Plantahof, Landquart (Switzerland)
  • 2026-06-17T09:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-06-17T12:00:00+02:00
  • online
Jun 17, 2026 		Leaving Home, Staying Connected: The Future of Alpine Living online
  • 2026-06-30T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-07-02T23:59:59+02:00
  • Sallanches / France
Jun 30, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026 		XIV European Mountain Convention Sallanches / France
  • 2026-08-31T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-09-05T23:59:59+02:00
  • Triglav Glacier, Slovenia
Aug 31, 2026 - Sep 05, 2026 		International Youth Camp - Hike to the Remains of the Triglav Glacier Triglav Glacier, Slovenia
  • 2026-10-16T08:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-10-17T14:00:00+02:00
  • EURAC, Drususallee 1, Bolzano/I
Oct 16, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026 		Get things rolling - Moving mobility forward in the Alps EURAC, Drususallee 1, Bolzano/I

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Projects & activities

Future Soil Literacy
Soil quality — Apr 13, 2026
CIPRA International | CIPRA Italy
Future Soil Literacy
Healthy soils play a fundamental role in climate protection. Yet decision-makers as well as the general public still frequently overlook this valuable resource. The project ‘Future Soil Literacy’ uses a variety of methods to provide the knowledge and tools to bridge this awareness gap.
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.
H2Opportunities
Water — Oct 23, 2025
CIPRA International
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.

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