We are excited to invite you for our upcoming H2MA Global Stakeholder Meeting, which will take place on two occasions (March 18th at 11:00 CET and March 26th at 10:00 CET), providing flexibility to accommodate your schedules. Purpose of the meeting: The aim of the...
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Alpine Nations Push for Biochar Policy Reforms
Italy, Slovenia, and Austria are leading a push for biochar adoption, with signed letters advocating regulatory changes. Objectives include clear rules for production, certification, and use, aiming to accelerate carbon neutrality goals. The initiative also seeks...
AMETHyST once again at the WSED
The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) are a leading conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality. The event was held from 5 to 8 March 2024 in Wels/Austria. The whole energy transition community met in Wels – over 650 experts from 60 countries...
ADAPTNOW at the World Sustainable Energy Days 2024
The World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) are a leading conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality. The event was held from 5 to 8 March 2024 in Wels/Austria. The whole energy transition community met in Wels – over 650 experts from 60 countries...
Creating sinergies between European Strategies for a conscious transition of mountain and rural communities: best practices and new ideas in the Valle d’Aosta Region test areas
The third meeting of the Interreg Alpine Space SmartCommUnity project took place in Valle d'Aosta from 5 to 7 March. The objective was to deepen the methodologies and learn about good territorial practices dedicated to the creation of "smart", sustainable and...
I-SWAMP guidelines for the monitoring and conservation of small Alpine wetlands are now available!
I-SWAMP came to an end on February 29th. We are happy to announce its successful completion, marking a significant milestone in our collaborative efforts to achieve all outlined objectives. The project has prepared many valuable resources now available to the public,...
Looking ahead: a successful Interreg Knowledge Fair 2024
What will Interreg programmes look like in the future? What can we expect from cohesion policy in the coming years? Discussions on these crucial issues (and many more) were at the heart of this year's Interreg Knowledge Fair, which took place from 5 to 7 March at the...
Civic society engagement in Interreg: a new study by Interact
Have you ever reflected about the role citizens and societies can play in transnational cooperation? In January 2024, Interact published a new study on the engagement of civic and civil society in Interreg programmes. The report contains information and practical...
Young people inspire European projects for rural and mountain communities’ smart transition
Today, in Aosta, SmartCommUnity, More than a Village (Central Europe) and Smart ERA (Horizon Europe) project partners, stakeholders, school youth and members of the EUSALP Youth Council met togheter to dialogue on views and ideas for smarter, more inclusive,...
The RSI podcast episode on AlpTextyles’ mission
Join a 26-minute journey on the creation of a new fabric from wool 🐑 In one of the latest episodes of its podcast “Laser,” Radiotelevisione Svizzera (RSI) discusses AlpTexyles’ mission to revitalize textile supply chains in the Alps. If wool was once a precious...
Open Call: Are you interested in becoming an ADAPTNOW Promoting Organisation?
The Open call to become an ADAPTNOW Promoting Organisation is now published. Are you interested in becoming one of it? Then please answer our questionnaire latest by May 15th 2024. The Open Call to select Promoting Organizations in Alpine territory to participate in a...
Analyzing the Operating Context for Biomass Conversion Opportunities in Italy, Austria, and Slovenia
The pursuit of sustainable energy solutions in Italy, Slovenia, and Austria is showcased through their unique approaches and contributions to a cleaner future. Italy emphasizes citizen awareness and cohesive strategies, Slovenia transitions from coal mines to cleaner...
TAB Toolbox
The Cool*Alps project aims to improve adaptability to climate change and energy security in the Alpine region by supporting the dissemination of innovative thermally activated buildings. The TAB Toolbox was developed to improve the skills and knowledge exchange of...
The Cool*Alps Project at the ClimaHouse trade fair.
The 19th edition of the leading trade fair for sustainable and energy-efficient construction took place in Bolzano from 31 January to 3 February 2014. Fully booked exhibition halls, over 33,000 visitors, 100 events, more than 2,800 professionals at the supporting...
Results of the Testing and pilot production of biochar
Alps4GreenC is proud to announce the successful completion of our crowdsourcing campaign, engaging stakeholders across Austria, Slovenia, and Italy 🍀. Through careful evaluation and practical testing, we're unlocking the potential of biomass residues for sustainable...
Alps4GreenC Project Concludes Final Conference in Austria, Showcasing Advances in Circular Economy
Wieselburg, Austria - February 29, 2024 The Alps4GreenC project wrapped up its final conference in Wieselburg, Austria, highlighting significant progress in using green carbon sustainably across Europe. Hosted by BEST GmbH and organized by BioBASE_GmbH, the event...
Exploring Climate Change: Insights from the Workshop at Rogla Mountain resort.
Author: Nina Kobal, Development agency for Upper Gorenjska Against the backdrop of the beautiful forests of the Rogla Mountain resort, a workshop was held to delve into the complex structure of climate change and its impact on various areas of human activity....
Workshop report: Ecological connectivity and spatial planning – From concepts to implementation
On 27 and 28 November 2023, the AlpPlan network and the Interreg Alpine Space project PlanToConnect jointly hosted the hybrid workshop “Ecological connectivity and spatial planning: From concepts to implementation”, which was the first public event of the new format...
Learning from Vaia: Insights from the first X-RISK-CC Workshop in Trento
Taking stock of the experience gained during the management of the Vaia storm-related emergency, from prevention to recovery, this was the purpose of the first workshop of the X-RISK-CC project held on December 14th morning in Predazzo (Fiemme Valley), at the seat of...
FRACTAL- Brochure
Finally...the first FRACTAL brochure to introduce GIs and how are linked to ecosystem services, ecosystems and human well-being is ready! HERE in German and HERE in Italian or also HERE in Slovenian You can also have a look HERE in English
“There is no waste, only unsold product.” Interview with Jaka Jelenc, Lead LCA expert in the ESG department of Danfoss Climate Solutions segment and a green transformation enthusiast.
Jaka Jelenc is a chemical engineer working on sustainable development and circular economy. His special focus is the implementation of the LCA approach and sustainable practices. He is a Lead LCA expert in the ESG department of Danfoss Climate Solutions segment. Due...
I-SWAMP seminar for Italian-speaking stakeholders was a success (and is now online)
On Friday, February 23rd, a seminar titled "Conoscere e proteggere le zone umide alpine" (Understanding and Protecting Alpine Wetlands) took place. The event was hosted both in-person at the Centro Studi per l'Ambiente Alpino Lucio Susmel in San Vito di Cadore (TESAF,...
AlpSatellites project: Policy guidelines
The Interreg AlpSatellites project aimed to study the current situation in order to promote hybrid work models and establish satellite offices in remote Alpine and rural areas, with the goal of revitalising these regions by attracting professionals, seasonal workers,...
SmartCommUnity project meeting in the Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta
The Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta will host the SmartCommUnity project meeting from 5th to 7th of March. During the meeting, that involves the project Consortium, stakeholders, school youth and members of other European projects, will be addressed the topic of...
Green News from Austria!
On 18 February, an information event on the topic of green infrastructure took place as part of the "2nd Seed and Tuber Exchange". Interested parties obtained exciting information on the topic of improving green infrastructure in cities and their surroundings...
Educating young citizens_FRACTAL Booklet or…Sky and Scrab: a journey in the Alpine ecosystems!!
This news is just a preview to tempt the curious! The illustrated book "Sky and Scrab - Special Messengers" is almost ready for the official launch. The digital version of the book will be available here with an additional file containing cards and instructions for...
Forest EcoValue on “Stories of European Cooperation” magazine
In a testament to its impactful work, Forest EcoValue has earned a spot in the "Stories of European Cooperation" magazine, a series of articles written by young participants in the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) program and published by Interact in collaboration with...
Snow Groomer Innovation: Transitioning from Production to Green Hydrogen Demand
In a groundbreaking initiative led by the AMETHyST Project Partners from APE FVG, a significant step has been taken towards revolutionizing snow grooming technology. The project, based in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, aims to decarbonize the winter tourism sector,...
LL Saint Pierre de Chartreuse Le Planolet and the Coeur de Chartreuse Intermunicipality: INRAE in the midst of an ebullient territory and a ‘in live’ process.
One of France's 2 LLs, the Saint Pierre de Chartreuse-Le Planolet ski resort and its supporting communes, in the heart of the Massif and the Chartreuse Regional Park, is currently living through an important chapter in its history, with a present greatly weakened by...
Beginning the 3rd period of H2MA project: new steps to accomplish
As of the beginning of 2024, we have entered the third period of the H2MA project! In this phase, the primary objective is to implement the outputs of the previous Work Package (WP1) by pilot testing the development of transalpine green H2 routes, advance territorial...