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...in our communication: we communicate in several languages, informatively and with a high public profile. We publicise exemplary projects, criticise undesirable developments and introduce innovative actors.

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...in political work: We put pressure on politics, business and administration and work in politically relevant committees.

...in action: With our projects, we in turn encourage others to implement their own projects.

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Some of our projects & activities...

Climate — May 22, 2026

GLACIERS EXPLAINED: Science behind the melting ice

This Info Sheet is based on the “Glaciers Explained” webinar with Vanda Bonardo, Miha Pavšek and Marco Giardino.

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.

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.

Via Alpina Youth – responsible bivouacking Call to action & points to think about

People — Dec 15, 2025

Julika Jarosch | Christine Busch

Via Alpina Youth – responsible bivouacking Call to action & points to think about

This paper builds on the Yes We Camp whitepaper and its “call to action & points to think about” and places the concept of responsible bivouacking in direct relation to the Alpine Convention, with a particular focus on the nature protection protocol. It demonstrates that responsible bivouacking can operationalize the objectives of the Alpine Convention by translating international legal principles into concrete, user-oriented practices in the alpine space.

Agriculture — Nov 04, 2025

Booklet: Pastoralism schools in the Alps

When shepherds, farmers and all the mountain farming experts meet, they often talk about the same things: the alp, the fencing, the cheese production and the life in the mountains. But be careful, very often these exact same terms are very different in their content, depending on the language, regional cultural characteristics and the sometimes quite different conditions of the respective mountain world. In order to not just talk at cross purposes but to actually understand each other better, CIPRA has created this brochure. Four alpine farming experts explain 10 terms. As each language version contains all four explanations, this brochure serves as a kind of undispensable, unique vade mecum for cross-border dialogue.

People — Nov 03, 2025

CultureAlps booklet: Connect, act, share

This comic book was created as part of the Erasmus+ project “CultureAlps: connect, share, act!ˮ, which shows how art and culture can inspire creative solutions to the climate crisis. The project promotes cooperation between organisations in art, culture, and climate protection, sharing best practices to make the cultural sector more sustainable and engaged. Partners from Liechtenstein, Italy, and Austria explore how exhibitions and events can be more climate-friendly, drive behavioral change, and make the three planetary crises – global warming, biodiversity loss, and pollution – tangible, creating learning spaces that inform and motivate action in daily life and politics.