Waterwise joins the "European Manifesto for a Governance of Glaciers and Connected Resources" promoted by CAI, CGI, CIPRA ITALIA, EUMA and Legambiente. "Key points at the heart of the document are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, more adaptation actions together...
The SmartCommUnity project partners gathered in the beautiful Rhone Valley, spanning Valence, La Roche-sur-le-Buis, and Nyons, for a two-day meeting aimed at sharing progress and innovative strategies designed to change perceptions and shape a smart vision for the...
As part of the territorial analysis carried out in Megève, knowledge of secondary residents and their relationship with the area emerged as an important subject for reflection on the future of the territory. With around 7,500 second homes and only 1,500 primary...
The TUM (Technical University of Munich) Margin Team, as the lead partner of Project Margin, proudly presented our initiative at the GeoTherm Expo & Congress held on February 19th and 20th in Offenburg, Germany. This prestigious event gathered leading experts,...
The GOVQoL project – short for “Empowering local governance of Alpine communities for a better quality of life” - is one of the newest small-scale projects in the Interreg Alpine Space programme. The project consists in a follow-up of the work done for the 10th Report...
We're excited to introduce our upcoming webinar series, “Circular Innovation,” where we delve into forward-thinking strategies and real-world applications of circular food systems across five Alpine regions. Join us for a dynamic series that highlights practical...
Partners met for the 1st time in Torino, Italy, to kick off the "Empowering local governance of Alpine communities for a better quality of life" project (aka. GOVQoL). With only two years to tackle such an important topic as the governance of quality of life in Alpine...
On the 21st of January Waterwise had the privilege of leading a side event at the International Year for Glaciers’ Preservation launch day organized by WMO and UNESCO. As the first World Day for Glaciers is getting closer – it will happen on the 21st of March – the...
The working group kick off was a great opportunity to discuss the project’s current status, define and understand the importance of the working groups, and set the foundation for the ongoing collaboration. During the session, the working group members discussed the...
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On March 11 and 12, 2025, the fifth partner meeting of the X-RISK-CC project took place in Vienna, focusing on addressing challenges posed by extreme weather events in the Alpine region. As the project approaches its final phase, partners are intensively preparing key...
Organized by CIRIDD in partnership with Fibois AURA, the Build & Connect competitiveness cluster, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Energy and Environment Agency, Lyon Pacte PME Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and Construction21 France, the event took place on Thursday, January 23,...
As a University of Applied Science, Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) is in close contact with practitioners and implementing authorities. In recent years, HKA has achieved top ranking positions in the German academic world of Universities of Applied Sciences. The involved...
CREALP takes on institutional, support, and advisory roles, with a particular focus on the Canton of Valais and its municipalities, as well as applied research projects in environmental sciences. Within the Waterwise partnership, CREALP will provide scientific...
Adapting to the unavoidable consequences of climate change is becoming increasingly important and should stand alongside effective climate protection measures. This challenge can only be addressed collectively with all local stakeholders. As part of the Alpine Space...
We are happy to present our upcoming Webinar Series, titled “Digitizing the Circular Economy.” Join us as we explore innovative digital solutions that are transforming the way we manage food systems, reduce waste, and build a more sustainable, circular future. Explore...
The University of Passau is a leading university in the Alpine region in business and economics, political science and cultural studies. The team working on Waterwise consists of the Bioeconomy Economics Research Group and the Chair of Physical Geography, with focus...
We are excited to share that DiMark’s Lead Partner has submitted feedback to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence for the Water Resilience Strategy. In our feedback, we highlighted three key areas that we believe are crucial for the success of the EU’s water...
New Research position at INRAE The candidate will work as part of the INTERREG Alpine space DiMark project. His/her main tasks will be to develop a model to improve our knowledge on the development of cyanobacterial blooms, identify the environmental conditions...
In December, 22 boys and girls from Collio (Province of Brescia) took part in a workshop dedicated to the scenario-building of desirable futures for their target area, Maniva Ski. In this article, we will recount some of the facilitation practices chosen by UNIMONT...
(Scorri la pagina per la versione in ITALIANO). Adapting to Climate Change: the Climate Resilience Tool As climate change continues to impact Alpine regions, the future of snow-based tourism is becoming increasingly uncertain. To help destinations navigate these...
Michaela Teich from BFW was invited to deliver a keynote at CENFORKNOW 2025, celebrating 100 years of Higher Forestry Education in Bulgaria. Focusing on avalanche protective forests, she highlighted MOSAIC results, presenting an innovative method to quantify the...
On Thursday, March 6th, the SMART LAB was officially presented, a new innovative space set up in the Test Area of Cogorno. Equipped with interactive digital tools, the lab is designed to support young people in their educational and career orientation, offering an...
As part of the EUSALP Co-Presidency of Austria and Liechtenstein and supported by ARGE ALP, a high-profile panel discussion at SALZ21 explored the pressing challenges and opportunities in circular construction and renovation on March 5, 2025. The session, moderated by...
The Inter-alpine Natural Hazards Conference (INAC), held alongside the INTERALPIN trade fair, brings together experts from industry, infrastructure, engineering, and research to advance sustainable natural hazard and risk management. Key topics include technical...
Yesterday, BAUHALPS partners explored the rural heritage of Salzburg at the region’s largest museum dedicated to preserving buildings over 500 years old. We gained valuable insights into the importance of in-depth knowledge of materials, traditional craftsmanship, and...
On March 5th professionals from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the textile and food industries, alongside scientific experts, came together to explore the intersection of circular economy principles and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Interreg Danube...
The University of Neuchâtel is the project leader of Waterwise and provides key expertise through its Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN), an institution at the forefront of hydrogeology research. With state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including...
Team members of the Interreg Alpine Space project Waterwise recently participated in the closing event of the OSCE workshop series “Drops of the Future” (26/02-27/02), a series which focuses on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Central Asia and puts a specific emphasis...
From February 21 to 23, we had the opportunity to present our innovative "Climatefit Construction" advisory service at ComBau, the largest trade fair for construction, renovation, and sustainable living concepts in Vorarlberg. The fair attracted several thousand...