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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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Energy-efficient buildings under discussion
The Director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt/Germany, Wolfgang Feist, and the Director of the ClimateHouse Agency in Bolzano/I, Norbert Lantschner, have responded to questions about energy-efficient construction in interviews.
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
Alps insight: Schengen for Flora and Fauna
CIPRA's Alps insight No. 90 (formerly CIPRA Info) "Schengen for Flora and Fauna" is devoted to the topic of biotope networking.
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
Master in Sustainable Mountain Development
The new degree programme "MSc Managing Sustainable Mountain Development" begins at Perth College/UK in August 2009.
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
History of the Alps now also in English
Jon Mathieu's book entitled in German Geschichte der Alpen, 1500-1900: Umwelt, Entwicklung und Gesellschaft is now available in an English translation.
Projects
CIPRA International
Yoalin (Youth Alpine Interrail)
Since 2018, 100 to 150 people aged between 18 and 27 were invited to apply for a Yoalin ticket every year. Equipped with an Interrail Global Pass, they are able to discover the Alps in a climate-friendly way using public transport. They also become part of the active community, which is constantly growing.
CIPRA International
FutureForum Alps Liechtenstein
The FutureForum Alps is a series of events on various topics in the field of sustainability in the Alpine region.
CIPRA International Lab
Climate Bridges network in action
New momentum for climate protection and cooperation in the Western Balkans: the “Climate Bridges Network in Action” project is launching an action plan to revitalise the newly established Western Balkans network. Together with local organisations, the project partners are developing a wide range of measures for both the environment and the climate.