Following the inspiring IMC2025 in Innsbruck, the AlpsLife partnership convened for two days, on 18 and 19 September at the University of Innsbruck, to discuss and coordinate next steps for biodiversity monitoring and governance in the European Alpine region.
The meeting opened with a warm welcome from Dr. Ulrike Tappeiner and Georg Leitinger, who highlighted the strategic relevance of AlpsLife in addressing the biodiversity crisis through data-driven action and cross-border cooperation.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:
➡️ Updates from all Work Packages, with a strong focus on biodiversity-relevant indicators and species distribution models (WP1).
➡️ A hands-on workshop on monitored species and management strategies (WP3), including discussions focused on alien species, ungulates, galliformes, and flora.
➡️ Discussions on the definition of an Early Warning System (EWS) for the European Alps, along with a stakeholder mapping workshop (WP4).
➡️ A field visit to Naturpark Karwendel, which reinforced the connection between scientific research and practical applications.
We thank all partners, especially our hosts at UIBK, for organizing this event, and to everyone who contributed to the discussions!