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Dutch-Alpine partnership for sustainable tourism
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CIPRA International
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published
May 20, 2021
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 06:10 PM
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filed under:
alpMedia 4/2021,
alpine tourism,
sustainable tourism
Since 2021 the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association (NKBV) is new supporting member of CIPRA International. Regarding the large impact of Dutch visitors, the aim of the partnership is to contribute to sustainability in Alpine tourism.
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Innovations and aberrations
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by
CIPRA International
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published
Oct 06, 2021
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filed under:
alpine tourism,
natural parks,
food culture,
alpMedia 6/2021
Helicopter flights and Australian white wine on the one hand, an eco-museum and recycled smartphones on the other: positive and negative awards from environmental organisations point the way to a more sustainable future.
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JeloviZA
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[email protected]
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published
Oct 10, 2022
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last modified
May 16, 2024 12:58 PM
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Nature and people,
CIPRA project,
Natura 2000 areas,
Sustainable forest management,
alpine tourism,
CIPRA Slovenia
The JeloviZA project aims to improve the condition of ecosystems and conserve certain species in the Slovenian Natura 2000 site Jelovica. Six project partners are working on a management plan for the area, which will include nature conservation, tourism and regional development.
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Leaving few traces along the way
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by
CIPRA International
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published
Feb 03, 2022
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filed under:
alpine tourism,
visitor guidance,
alpMedia 1/2022,
Nature and people
How do we leave as few traces as possible on our way to the mountains or other attractions? On 22 November 2021, around 150 participants travelled virtually through the Alps during an online conference and exchanged ideas on measures to guide visitors in sensitive natural areas.
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Mountaineering villages: from the Western Alps to the Mediterranean Sea
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CIPRA International
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published
Jul 05, 2021
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last modified
Jul 13, 2021 09:58 AM
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filed under:
alpine tourism,
alpMedia 4/2021
The “Mountaineering Villages” initiative unites small communities in the Alpine region that focus on gentle tourism and nature conservation. Now there are six new members from Italy, Austria and, for the first time, Switzerland.
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New alliance for European mountain regions
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Gams Michael
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published
Dec 09, 2021
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last modified
Dec 09, 2021 04:41 PM
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filed under:
alpine tourism,
mountains,
alpMedia 1/2022,
sports
Three umbrella organizations committed to mountaineering and sustainability in European mountain regions decided, at the end of November 2021, to join forces: the Club Arc Alpin (CAA), the European Union of Mountaineering Associations (EUMA) and the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps (CIPRA).
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Nudging in Alpine tourism
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Gams Michael
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published
Oct 11, 2023
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last modified
Oct 11, 2023 09:25 AM
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filed under:
alpine tourism,
visitor guidance,
Overtourism,
alpMedia 7/2023
How can visitors to sensitive natural areas in the Alps be encouraged to behave responsibly without either prohibitions or financial incentives? The role of behavioural psychology in this field was discussed by some 150 participants in the webinar entitled “Nudging in Alpine Tourism”, held in September 2023.
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Onto the slopes by helicopter
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CIPRA International
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published
Feb 03, 2022
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last modified
Feb 07, 2022 01:06 PM
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filed under:
alpine tourism,
heliskiing,
alpMedia 1/2022,
winter sports,
nature protection
Is heliskiing in the public interest? Vorarlberg extends its authorisation by two and a half years: CIPRA Austria calls for greater emphasis on climate protection.
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Point of view: Let's finally press the reset button in tourism!
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by
CIPRA International
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published
Feb 03, 2022
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last modified
Jun 21, 2022 10:40 AM
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filed under:
alpMedia 1/2022,
Point of view,
Tourism,
alpine tourism,
Sustainable tourism
Mass tourism in the Alps has collapsed due to the ongoing Corona pandemic, and the opportunities for switching to environmentally and socially just tourism have increased. But they must also be exploited, says Hans Weber, Executive Director of CIPRA Switzerland.
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Ski resorts for sale
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by
CIPRA International
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published
May 11, 2022
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filed under:
alpine tourism,
alpMedia 2/2022,
Winter tourism,
winter sports, skiing areas,
winter sports
Vail Resorts from the USA is taking over Andermatt-Sedrun in Switzerland, while a British company is buying Via Lattea in Italy. This is the role played by international investors in the ski circus of the Alps.
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