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.

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Act now to protect forests: sign the #HandsOffNature petition!
Climate — Mar 17, 2026
Act now to protect forests: sign the #HandsOffNature petition!
More than 40 percent of the Alpine region is covered by forests. They are not only a defining feature of the landscape, but also a cornerstone of Alpine livelihood, providing building materials, supporting biodiversity, and delivering essential ecosystem services.
Milano-Cortina 2026: Fair play? Not a chance!
Tourism & Leisure — Mar 17, 2026
Michael Gams, CIPRA International
Milano-Cortina 2026: Fair play? Not a chance!
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Winter Olympics on shaky ground
Tourism & Leisure — Feb 04, 2026
Michael Gams, CIPRA International
Winter Olympics on shaky ground
Use as much concrete and steel as possible: that seems to be the sustainability strategy for the Winter Olympics in the Italian Alps. Mountain communities are particularly affected. The icing on the cake is the construction of a new cable car on a slippery slope in Cortina.
Point of view: Winter Games need to face reality
Tourism & Leisure — Feb 04, 2026
Vanda Bonardo, CIPRA Italy
Point of view: Winter Games need to face reality
Major events promise modernity, revitalisation and global visibility. In the Alps, however, these promises are now being made in territories marked by the climate crisis, depopulation and, at the same time, growing tourist pressure. Looking closely at Milan-Cortina 2026, what emerges is not only a celebration of sport, but one of the largest public and infrastructure investment programmes ever concentrated in the Alpine area – with effects that are set to continue well beyond the time of the competitions, says Vanda Bonardo, president of CIPRA Italy.

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Events

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Dec 10, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026 		Séminaire transfontalier : Construire l’espace franco-italien de la jeunesse : mobilité, engagement et coopération Mercure Hôtel Antibes Sophia Antipolis – Rue Albert Caquot, 06560 Valbonne

Projects and activities

Alpine Changemaker Network
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.
Yoalin (Youth Alpine Interrail)
People — Jan 01, 2025
CIPRA International
Yoalin (Youth Alpine Interrail)
Since 2018, up to 150 people aged between 18 and 27 were invited to apply for a Yoalin ticket every year. Equipped with an Interrail Global Pass, they are able to discover the Alps in a climate-friendly way using public transport. They also become part of the active community, which is constantly growing.
Via Alpina Youth – walking the change
People — Feb 15, 2023
CIPRA International | CIPRA Deutschland | CIPRA Italia | CIPRA France | CIPRA Slovenija | CIPRA Schweiz | CIPRA Südtirol
Via Alpina Youth – walking the change
[Project completed] The Via Alpina long-distance-trail has been connecting all of the Alpine countries for over 20 years now. The project “Via Alpina Youth – walking the change” spreads knowledge, ideas and opportunities on sustainable lifestyles, inclusion, environmental protection and climate change along the trail.

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