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K2: Environmental impact of anniversary treks
To mark the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of the K2 summit in the Himalayas the Italian Alpine Association is organising several treks to the mountain's base camps. Up to 60,000 people are expected to pass through some of the intermediate camps this year. The problems this causes include the insufficiently rapid degradation of biological waste at high altitude, the pollution of rivers, or damage to the vegetation through the gathering of firewood. A number of expeditions are also to make greater use of helicopters.
7th CIPRA Summer Academy: Last opportunity to take part
There are still a few places left for the Summer Academy organised by the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps (CIPRA). The final deadline for registration, which can be made at www.cipra.org (de/fr/it/sl/en), is 30 June; the web site has details of this training and education event, including the course programme.
Invitation to compete for the International Environment Award
Exemplary environmental protection projects from all over the world that are closely linked to tourism are eligible for the International Environment Award. The Award is presented each year by the German Association of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators.
Alpine Week: Four organisations that operate throughout the Alps join forces
This year the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps (CIPRA), the International Scientific Committee for Alpine Research (ISCAR), the municipality network Alliance in the Alps and the Network of Alpine Protected Areas (Alparc) are organising a joint conference in the form of an "Alpine Week". It is to be held in Kranjska Gora/SI from 22 to 25 September. The conference has elected as its theme: "The Alps of the Coming Generation - From Forecasts to Action".

Events

  • 2026-03-23T00:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-03-27T23:59:59+01:00
Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
Youth Parliament to the Alpine Convention: Climate Resilient Development
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-03-27T23:59:59+01:00
  • Ljubljana
Mar 24, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
The Better-Cities Event Ljubljana
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-04-17T23:59:59+02:00
  • online
Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
Local Peaks, Global Learning online
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-04-23T23:59:59+02:00
  • MUCEM, Marseille/France
Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Transhumance as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: A Way Forward? MUCEM, Marseille/France
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-04-23T23:59:59+02:00
  • Vienna/Austria
Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Growing alternative crops for new market opportunities in a changing climate Vienna/Austria

Projects & activities

Alpine Dialogue
Alpine Dialogue
[Project completed] Energy transition does not stop at the gates of the Alps. A low carbon society and nuclear phase-out are on the political agenda of the Alpine governments. In sensitive natural areas of the Alps, the increased use of renewable energy can lead – and is already leading – to significant conflicts, for instance between the last natural rivers and hydropower.
C3-Alps
C3-Alps
[Project completed] C3-Alps stands for Climate Change Capitalisation, and that is precisely this Interreg Alpine Space Project has been all about.
YPAC
YPAC