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.

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Soil quality — Apr 20, 2026

Three years for living soils: Ground:breaking takes stock

Through the Ground:breaking project, CIPRA has spent three years demonstrating how sealed soils can be revitalised – and why this is crucial for the climate, biodiversity and quality of life in the Alpine region.

Climate — Mar 17, 2026

Act now to protect forests: sign the #HandsOffNature petition!

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.

Tourism & Leisure — Feb 04, 2026

Michael Gams, CIPRA International

Winter Olympics on shaky ground

Use as much concrete and steel as possible: that seems to be the sustainability strategy for the Winter Olympics in the Italian Alps. Mountain communities are particularly affected. The icing on the cake is the construction of a new cable car on a slippery slope in Cortina.

Tourism & Leisure — Feb 04, 2026

Sofie Terzer, CIPRA International

After the Games is before the Games

The French people were not involved in the planning of the 2030 Winter Olympics. Environmental organisations are mobilising for public participation and sustainable Games. Meanwhile, Switzerland is preparing its Olympic bid for 2038.

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Jun 17, 2026

Leaving Home, Staying Connected: The Future of Alpine Living

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Projects

Nature — Jul 28, 2025

CIPRA International

MultiBios

[Project completed] In addition to well-known natural hazards such as mudslides and floods, heatwaves and droughts are increasingly affecting the Alpine region. The international project MultiBios is working together with biosphere parks to explore how affected communities and regions can better prepare for multiple climate risks.

GOVQoL – Empowering Alpine communities to improve their quality of life

Alpine Politics — Jan 26, 2025

CIPRA France

GOVQoL – Empowering Alpine communities to improve their quality of life

Alpine communities’ quality of life (QoL) is currently facing several challenges such as the depopulation of remote areas, reduced provision of services of general interest, the impacts of climate change, and mistrust of governance. These issues are not only reshaping the Alpine territories but also impacting the daily lives of its inhabitants. Despite the urgent need for responsive and inclusive governance, there is currently a significant gap in understanding and addressing QoL at the local level which our project aims to address.

People — May 02, 2024

CIPRA International

Ars vivendi

[Project completed] How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) be learned and taught? In the project «ars vivendi» a didactic tool for the Global Agenda 2030 is being developed.

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