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The Alps as cultural laboratory
by CIPRA International — published Oct 31, 2019 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:06 AM — filed under: , ,
Inspiration, shared experiences and participation: the annual CIPRA conference saw over 100 attendees from every Alpine country meet in Altdorf/CH at the end of October 2019 to discuss the “Alpine Cultural Workshop”. The event was organised by CIPRA International and CIPRA Switzerland.
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Mountain Research and Development Vol 38, No 2 available online and open access
by CIPRA International — published Jul 26, 2018 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:11 AM — filed under:
Papers explore self-governed small-scale irrigation in Tajikistan; how Kenyan commercial horticulture affects water resources; the impact of extensive grazing on forest soils in Mexico; how mining restoration measures influence vegetation in Peru; human impact on vascular plants in Ethiopia; the impact of climate change on treelines in Nepal; and how climate warming affects snow availability in a ski area in New Hampshire, USA.
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Mountain Research and Development, Vol 34, No 4, on Family Farming in Mountains
by CIPRA International — published Dec 16, 2014 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:11 AM
Based on centuries of experience in tackling mountain environments, farming families and communities have developed distinctive forms of institutions and organizational arrangements. This MRD Focus Issue on Family Farming in Mountains addresses the question to what extent these institutions and organizational arrangements have been able to cope with the current multiple challenges. It also explores whether family farming practices have succeeded in generating solutions in combination with new institutional arrangements and policies, and whether this enables family farmers in mountains to benefit from new opportunities.. The geographical range of papers in this issue reaches from Italy to Ukraine, Slovakia, China, Bolivia, and Spain.
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Mountaineering recognized as world cultural heritage
by CIPRA International — published Feb 05, 2020 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:11 AM — filed under: , , ,
Unesco now lists alpinism as an intangible world cultural heritage. Alpine associations from France, Switzerland and Italy submitted the application.
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Taking small steps together
by CIPRA International — published Oct 20, 2016 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:11 AM — filed under: , ,
Last week’s AlpWeek held in Grassau/DE saw the focus on people and their relations with the Alps. The topics of migration and youth participation were particular subjects of discussion.
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Point of view: A strategy for people in the Alps
by CIPRA International — published Sep 20, 2016 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , ,
The European strategy for the Alps is intended to create new relationships between Alpine regions and the surrounding areas. This however requires oversight to ensure the reconciliation of interests as well as sustainable development, says Andreas Pichler, director of CIPRA international.
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Media address expansion of winter sports
by CIPRA International — published Oct 20, 2016 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:11 AM — filed under: , ,
The call by CIPRA to end the constant upgrading of ski areas has found considerable support. Facts such as climate change, stagnating numbers of skiers and falling profits underline the urgency of these demands.
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On foot through the Alps
by CIPRA International — published Oct 20, 2016 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:11 AM — filed under: , , ,
From June to September 2017 the “whatsalp” group of mountain enthusiasts will be crossing the Alps from east to west, documenting the changes to the Alpine regions as they go. CIPRA will be accompanying them as a project partner.
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The Alpine Convention in action
by CIPRA International — published Sep 20, 2016 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , ,
Urban areas are not often directly thought of in connection with the Alpine Convention - “the Alps are mountains, not cities” is the refrain. The Austrian city of Klagenfurt contradicts such views.
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The Alps are losing their snow
by CIPRA International — published Oct 18, 2016 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:11 AM — filed under: , , ,
A recently published study shows that winters are ever shorter and the amount of snow is decreasing. The main reason for long winters becoming more and more a thing of the past is the earlier spring thaw.
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