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After the flood
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CIPRA International
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published
Apr 24, 2024
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last modified
Apr 24, 2024 11:40 AM
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filed under:
Climate Change Adaptation,
alpMedia 3/2024,
biosphere reserves
What role could biosphere reserves play in dealing with climate risks? This was the subject of an international workshop organised by the MultiBios project in Bad Kleinkirchheim/A at the beginning of April 2024, which included a site visit to the Gegendtal valley that was affected by heavy rainfall and flooding two years ago.
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Gigaliners: a danger to people and nature
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CIPRA International
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published
Apr 16, 2024
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last modified
Apr 16, 2024 12:36 PM
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filed under:
Focus Transit,
alpMedia 3/2024,
transalpine transport
Trucks weighing up to 60 tonnes and 25 metres long: the European Parliament’s Transport Committee voted in favour of so-called gigaliners in mid-February 2024 – despite the serious concerns expressed by CIPRA.
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The final glacier melt
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CIPRA International
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Apr 24, 2024
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last modified
Apr 24, 2024 12:03 PM
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filed under:
Climate Change,
alpMedia 3/2024,
Glaciers
Glaciers have been suffering from the consequences of climate change for years, but the latest figures from the Alpine countries are nevertheless alarming: measurements from 2022-23 show that the glaciers in the Alps shrank by more than ever before. A researcher from the Austrian Alpine Association describes the situation as “miserable as hell”.
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Excessive consumption of resources
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CIPRA International
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Apr 24, 2024
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Ressources,
alpMedia 3/2024
The Alpine countries are living at the expense of future generations: if everyone lived like those living in the Alpine region, the available resources for this year would be used up by May 2024.
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Point of view: European elections 2024: why a Swiss citizen would also like a vote
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CIPRA International
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Apr 24, 2024
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Point of view,
alpMedia 3/2024
Switzerland’s referendum-based democracy has pitfalls of its own when it comes to environmental and climate policy. It needs an overarching corrective in the same way as its neighbouring countries, says Kaspar Schuler – as a Swiss citizen and Executive Director of CIPRA International.
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New Alpine reservoirs to combat water shortages
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CIPRA International
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published
Apr 24, 2024
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last modified
Apr 24, 2024 11:49 AM
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reservoirs / artificial standing waters,
alpMedia 3/2024,
groundwater use, drinking water supply
Frequent droughts, thirsty agriculture: Italy is discussing the construction of additional reservoirs to supply drinking water and energy. More ecologically sound solutions are in danger of falling by the wayside.
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The Youth Parliament to the Alpine Convention campaigns for Alpine protected areas
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CIPRA International
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Apr 12, 2024
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last modified
Apr 15, 2024 12:30 PM
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protected areas / sanctuaries,
Alpine Convention,
alpMedia 3/2024,
YPAC
A limited number of entrance tickets for protected areas, the designation of infrastructure-free zones and an excursion to protected areas anchored in the curriculum: the 18th Youth Parliament to the Alpine Convention (YPAC) focused on Alpine nature reserves. For the first time, there was also an exchange with the CIPRA Youth Council.
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Toxic chemicals - even in ski resorts
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CIPRA International
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Apr 24, 2024
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alpMedia 3/2024
Anoraks, climbing ropes, ski wax: many outdoor products contain persistent chemicals (PFAS). A recent study shows their worldwide distribution, with ski resorts in the Alps particularly affected.
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Via Alpina reborn with a new look
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CIPRA International
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published
Apr 24, 2024
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filed under:
alpMedia 3/2024,
Long-distance hiking,
Via Alpina
Good news for long-distance hikers: the new Via Alpina website is now online, making it easier and more fun to plan hiking trips through the Alps.
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New network promotes climate protection in Southeast Europe
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CIPRA International
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published
Apr 24, 2024
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filed under:
Europe,
alpMedia 3/2024,
players / networks,
Climate Bridges,
climate protection policy
Exchanging knowledge on climate protection in Southeast Europe, networking and learning to understand each other better: these were the aims of the Climate Bridges project of CIPRA International Lab, which has now been completed.
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