Combining flood protection and nature-based solutions

In the FLOW-BIOS project, five biosphere reserves are working together with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, and CIPRA International to explore how nature-based solutions can be successfully implemented on privately owned land.

CIPRA Austria

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Climate — May 04, 2026

Sofie Terzer, CIPRA International

Collapsing Alpine glaciers

Austria’s ice giants are shrinking rapidly and literally crumbling away; Germany will soon be ice-free. Research shows that retreating glaciers mean we are losing not only water reservoirs, but also archives of human history.

Legal dispute over Alpine transit: environmental organisations fear a domino effect

Mobility & Transport — Apr 21, 2026

Michael Gams, CIPRA International

Legal dispute over Alpine transit: environmental organisations fear a domino effect

On 21 April 2026, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg heard Italy’s transit case against Austria. It must decide which takes precedence: the free movement of goods, or the protection of people and the environment. In an open letter, 67 environmental organisations are calling for the transit restrictions and air quality measures on the Brenner route to be maintained.

International Youth Camp - Mountaineering to the Remains of the Triglav Glacier

Water — Apr 20, 2026

Dijana Čataković Biagi | Katarina Žemlja | CIPRA Slovenia

International Youth Camp - Mountaineering to the Remains of the Triglav Glacier

The shrinking of the Triglav Glacier is one of the most direct pieces of evidence of climate change. Due to the continuous reduction of its area, we are likely the last generation that can still observe the remains of the Triglav Glacier in person. Young people aged 18 to 29.9 from Austria, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Slovenia have the opportunity to take part in a unique multi-day event dedicated to exploring this very glacier. The event will be held in English.

Soil quality — Apr 20, 2026

Three years for living soils: Ground:breaking takes stock

Through the Ground:breaking project, CIPRA has spent three years demonstrating how sealed soils can be revitalised – and why this is crucial for the climate, biodiversity and quality of life in the Alpine region.

Events

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2026-10-22T23:59:59+02:00
Inselhalle Lindau, Zwanzigerstraße 10, 88131 Lindau, GERMANY

Oct 21, 2026 - Oct 22, 2026

EUSALP Annual Forum 2026

Inselhalle Lindau, Zwanzigerstraße 10, 88131 Lindau, GERMANY

Projects and activities

Water — Jun 01, 2026

FLOW-BIOS

Nature-based solutions play a vital role in addressing the rising risk of flooding across the Alps, but this requires land that is often privately owned. That is why the FLOW-BIOS project, in collaboration with Austrian and Swiss UNESCO biosphere reserves, is investigating how nature-based solutions can be successfully implemented on private land.

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.

Climate — Aug 25, 2025

CIPRA International | CIPRA Italia | CIPRA Slovenija

Young Glacier Voices

The glaciers in the Alps are melting at an ever-increasing rate. The Erasmus+ project “Young Glacier Voices” is making the consequences of the climate crisis tangible and encouraging young people to use their voices to call for more climate protection.

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