Floods and other weather-related hazards are becoming more frequent, more intense, and harder to predict—especially in mountainous regions like Gorenjska. In the third video of the X-RISK-CC project, we highlight how the project is improving local risk management by...
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EU-Wide H2 Policy Development Workshop in Strasbourg was a success!
The H2MA European policy development workshop took place in Strasbourg on May 14–15, 2025, as part of the Interreg Alpine Space Programme, bringing together over 30 participants from various countries, including key hydrogen value chain players and representatives...
A Journey Through Our Pilot Areas: Balderschwang
Join journalist Maurizio De Matteis from Dislivelli magazine as he travels to Balderschwang, a small alpine village in Bavaria, to explore how this community is reimagining its tourism future. Through the BeyondSnow video narrative, discover how Balderschwang is...
A Journey Through Our Pilot Areas: Werfenweng
Join journalist Maurizio De Matteis from Dislivelli magazine as he visits Werfenweng, a pioneering alpine village in the Austrian state of Salzburg, to explore how this community is reshaping mobility and tourism. Through the BeyondSnow video narrative, discover how...
A Journey Through Our Pilot Areas: Sattel-Hochstuckli
Join us on a journey with journalist Maurizio De Matteis from Dislivelli magazine as he visits Sattel-Hochstuckli, a small Swiss ski area facing the reality of climate change. Through the lens of the upcoming BeyondSnow video narrative, Maurizio explores how this...
A Journey Through Our Pilot Areas: Großer Arber
Join us on an exclusive journey with journalist Maurizio De Matteis from Dislivelli magazine as he documents his visit to Großer Arber, the highest peak of the Bohemian Forest. Through the lens of the upcoming BeyondSnow video narrative, follow Maurizio into the heart...
Winners of the BeyondSnow Photo Contest
When we launched the BeyondSnow Photo Contest, we didn’t see it as a side initiative. It was fully aligned with one of the core goals of our project: to raise awareness about the social, cultural and environmental transformations affecting life in the Alps - and to...
Sustainable Synergies: How Grüne Erde and Rottal Hanf Are Joining Forces for a Circular Economy
As part of Cradle-ALP, an EU-funded Interreg project supporting circular economy solutions in the Alpine region, Chemie-Cluster Bayern facilitated a promising connection between Grüne Erde, a pioneer in eco-friendly furniture and textiles, and Rottal Hanf, a...
The first Smart Lab in the Lighthouse Test Area in Cogorno started with the testing phase
After the inauguration of the Smart Lab on 6 March (see news) at the Water Portal at the Villaggio del Ragazzo in Cogorno the first didactic workshop was held on 19th May for four eighth-grade classes of the Istituto Comprensivo di Cogorno. This experimental activity...
X-RISK-CC project video 2: Understanding extreme weather events to improve risk management
Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events—storms, floods, heatwaves—and making them more frequent and unpredictable, especially in vulnerable regions like the Alps. To protect communities and infrastructure, it is essential to understand these phenomena...
Vulnerability Map: now available online
In the snow tourism sector, climate change effects, along with social and demographic changes, can lead to a potential decrease in the attractiveness of snow tourism destinations (STDs), and a consequential weakening of their local economies. However, adaptation...
In Salzburg to celebrate the 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Interreg Alpine Space 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲
From the 12th to the 14th of May a TranStat delegation traveled to Salzburg to celebrate a meaningful milestone: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Interreg Alpine Space 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲! 🎉 The event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with other projects, EUSALP members,...
Welcome to read the 5th issue of ADAPTNOW Newsletter
In this issue, we’re excited to share key milestones and inspiring updates from across our partner regions. From local training initiatives and award-winning climate planning approaches, to hands-on pilot actions in forestry, tourism, and urban planning — the ADAPTNOW...
POLYMERIS hosts strategic event on circular economy in Oyonnax as part of the ECOLE Project
On May 22, 2025, the ECOLE project partner POLYMERIS successfully organised an open day and press conference in Oyonnax, located in the heart of the Plastics Vallée in France. The event convened 53 participants, including representatives from the plastics industry,...
X-RISK-CC project video 1: Understanding the urgency: Why we launched the X-RISK-CC project
The Alps are warming twice as fast as lowland areas—and the impacts are no longer distant warnings; they are already happening. From landslides and floods to glacier retreat and increasingly intense precipitation, climate change is transforming the Alpine region. In...
Exploring Regenerative Farming at Vallevecchia: DIVERSE Partners Visit Veneto Pilot Site
On May 21, 2025, the DIVERSE project partners gathered at the Vallevecchia Pilot Farm in Caorle, Veneto, for a hands-on exploration of how regenerative agriculture can contribute to both sustainable bioenergy production and biodiversity conservation. Hosted by Veneto...
HumanFactor’s team celebrates 25 Years of Interreg Alpine Space in Salzburg
Last week, part of the HumanFactor project team traveled to Salzburg to take part in the 25th anniversary celebration of the Interreg Alpine Space programme. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with partners from all across the Alpine region and exchange ideas...
Regional Utilities Exchange on Hydrogen Solutions in the AMETHyST Context
At a recent meeting in Penzberg, regional municipal utilities came together to discuss future energy solutions, with hydrogen as a central topic. Organized by EWO, the event fostered exchange on practical approaches to integrating hydrogen at the local level. Norbert...
Hydrogen Bus Trial Highlighted in New Video as part of the AMETHyST project
On February 21st, as part of the AMETHyST project, Tenerrdis took part in a hydrogen bus trial that offered a unique opportunity to explore zero-emission mobility in action. During this trial, a video was produced capturing the ascent to the station, accompanied by...
CO-CREATING ADAPTATION STRATEGIES
The Metropolitan City of Turin, as part of the DISTENDER project, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe program and facilitated by experienced researchers in the field of climate change, invited iiSBE Italia R&D and the City of Chivasso, its pilot...
ADAPTNOW Showcased at the 25th Anniversary of the Interreg Alpine Space Programme in Salzburg
From May 12 to 14, 2025, the city of Salzburg hosted a special event marking the 25th anniversary of the Interreg Alpine Space programme—a celebration of a quarter-century of successful cross-border cooperation, innovation, and regional development across the Alpine...
Shared Visions Across Alpine and Danube Regions
As part of our efforts to promote the circular transformation of the built environment in the Alpine region, the Bauhalps project (Interreg Alpine Space) participated in the Decorator project (Interreg Danube Region) workshop held on May 16 at the Museum of...
A-DROP at Adige Water Fair
On May 20th the Adige Water Fair takes place in Eurac Research premises. This event is an opportunity to explore water management issues from multiple perspectives, including public entities, hydropower companies, irrigation and drainage consortia, drinkable water...
ALPHA: Partners’ work on regulatory gaps and best practices for 5GDHC
Just over six months after its launch, the ALPHA project is moving forward with its first documents, the result of the partners' work, also in dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders. While awaiting the study visit scheduled for June in Vienna (Austria), studies...
DiMark Project Featured at 25th Anniversary Interreg Alpine Space Celebration in Salzburg
One of the DiMark members participated in the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Interreg Alpine Space programme, held from May 12–14 in Salzburg Congress. This milestone event brought together stakeholders from across the Alpine region to celebrate 25 years of...
Woolshed Welcomes the Launch of the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform
On 16 May 2025, the European Commission officially launched the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform, a flagship initiative under the Transition Pathway for the textiles sector. The event, held in Brussels and broadcast across Europe, marked a pivotal moment in the EU’s...
CEFoodCycle Showcases Circular Innovation at 25 Years Alpine Space Anniversary
The CEFoodCycle research team proudly joined the 25 Years Interreg Alpine Space anniversary celebration, presenting an interactive and engaging booth centered around the theme “circular testing and tasting.” Visitors had a chance to explore innovative approaches to...
Waterwise at the Interreg Alpine Space 25th Anniversary event
This week the Alpine Space program celebrated its 25th anniversary in Salzburg! Waterwise was there, represented by Leon Bögel and Odile De La Rue Du Can, both PhD students who are working relentlessly on our project. Leon, from the University of Passau, is co-leading...
Interreg Alpine Space 25 years Anniversary – Constructive Alps 2022
Exhibition of the International Architecture Competition Constructive Alps 2022 – Climate-Friendly Buildings In 2022, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Contracting Parties to the Alpine Convention, organised the sixth edition of the Constructive Alps International...
MARGIN Presented at Interreg Alpine Space 25th Anniversary Celebration in Salzburg, Austria
As the Lead Partner of the MARGIN project, TUM was honored to present our initiative at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Interreg Alpine Space Programme, held in Salzburg, Austria. The event served as a valuable platform to introduce the MARGIN project to...