News from the Alps

Driving eco-social transformation in the Alpine region
Driving eco-social transformation in the Alpine region
The “Alpine Changemaker Network” project combines Alpine traditions with contemporary art, culture and design. The first “Assembly” to strengthen the network is planned for spring 2026.
A Strained Planet
A Strained Planet
We are living beyond our means: by spring, the Alpine countries have already used up their annual resources. “Overshoot Day” is coming earlier and earlier in the calendar, but there are ways to change this.
Bringing issues to the fore
Bringing issues to the fore
From the mobility transition to glacier retreat: the 2025 Annual Report shows how CIPRA International is raising awareness of key Alpine issues – and encourages people to help shape a future worth living in.
Legal dispute over Alpine transit: environmental organisations fear a domino effect
Legal dispute over Alpine transit: environmental organisations fear a domino effect
On 21 April 2026, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg will hear 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.