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CIPRA to attend Green Week 2006 in Brussels
CIPRA, the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps, has just received confirmation from the EU Commission that it has been allocated a stand at Green Week 2006, one of the world's largest annual discussion forums on environmental policy.
International events on "Water in the Mountains"
International events on "Water in the Mountains"
The 2nd "Water in Mountains" International Congress on "Integrated Management of High Watersheds - Implementing the European Water-Framework Directive" is to be held in Megève/F from 20 to 22 September 2006.
Caucasus Conference documentation available online
The three-day conference "Nature Protection in the Caucasus" was held in Berlin/D from 9 to 11 March 2006.
New alpMedia dossier - "Ecological Networks"
On 7 and 8 November 2005 representatives of the eight member states of the Alpine Convention attended a seminar on the creation of an ecological network of protected areas to debate the possibilities for establishing an ecological network spanning the Alps. The alpMedia dossier entitled "Ecological Networks" drawn up on that occasion provides an overview of the instruments that play an important role in the establishment of ecological networks at the global, pan-European, European and national levels.

Events

  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-04-17T23:59:59+02:00
  • online
Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
Local Peaks, Global Learning online
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-04-23T23:59:59+02:00
  • MUCEM, Marseille/France
Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Transhumance as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: A Way Forward? MUCEM, Marseille/France
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-04-23T23:59:59+02:00
  • Vienna/Austria
Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026
Growing alternative crops for new market opportunities in a changing climate Vienna/Austria
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-05-03T23:59:59+02:00
  • Santa Croce street, 67; I-38122 Trento
Apr 24, 2026 - May 03, 2026
Trento Film Festival Santa Croce street, 67; I-38122 Trento
  • 2026-05-28T00:00:00+02:00
  • 2026-05-30T23:59:59+02:00
  • Aosta
May 28, 2026 - May 30, 2026
ForumAlpinum 2026 Aosta

Projects & activities

Climate Bridges network in action
Climate Bridges network in action
New momentum for climate protection and cooperation in the Western Balkans: the “Climate Bridges Network in Action” project is launching an action plan to revitalise the newly established Western Balkans network. Together with local organisations, the project partners are developing a wide range of measures for both the environment and the climate.
CultureAlps
CultureAlps
When art and culture give climate protection a fresh lick of paint: the Erasmus+ project “CultureAlps: connect, share, act!” opens up new ways of climate communication and collaboration.
LiveAlpsNature
LiveAlpsNature
The LiveAlpsNature project contributes to the preservation of biodiversity in Alpine protected areas, which are increasingly being used for nature and health tourism. To this end, the project team is developing new visitor guidance concepts and leisure activities and integrating them into digital platforms.