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...
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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...
Smart communities for a smart environment in Lower Austria
Travelling exhibition on climate change is one of the awareness activities of Energie- und Umweltagentur Niederösterreich, partner of the Smartcommunity project (smart environment dimension). The travelling exhibition "Climate & Me" makes a stop in Großrußbach and...
The SmartCommUnity project presentation at the Regional Assembly of the Regionalverband Südlicher Oberrehein
The SmartCommunity project and its local implementation in follower test areas were presented at the Regional Assembly of the Regionalverband Südlicher Oberrehein on December 2023: 80 councillors took part in the event that brought the topic of "smart communities" to...
I-SWAMP final webinar is now online!
On February 15th, the final webinar of the I-SWAMP project took place. The event brought together all three partners and provided an opportunity learn about the project's themes, activities, and results achieved over the past year and a half. Giulio Menegus...
Alps4GreenC successfully finished!
Alps4GreenC, an Interreg Project aimed at promoting sustainable utilization of green carbon, has made significant strides in its efforts to convert biomass residues into biochar, thereby reducing environmental impact and fostering a circular economy. Crowd Sourcing...
emlyon business school / Get to know the Partner
Established in 1872 by visionary textile entrepreneurs, emlyon business school is dedicated to providing lifelong education and support for building a fair, solidarity-driven, and environmentally conscious society. With a cutting-edge curriculum, a global mindset, and...
Ready for action! How to use the CERVINO Alpine Energy Data Platform – access, visualize and compare energy data
„To design efficient and effective policies around energy, we need to have some very good ground around the data – to be sure that we agree on what is available today and towards what goal we should try to move on!” Matthieu Denoux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional...
Learning from extreme events: Analysis of storm events in South Tyrolean Pilot Areas
Five years ago, around 2200 hectares of forest in the area around the Karer Pass in South Tyrol (Italy) were damaged by the storm “Vaia”. In the years that followed, around 900,000 cubic metres of damaged timber were processed and damage to roads and infrastructure...
AlpSatellites Project: Cutting-Edge Solutions for Remote Work in the Alps
In response to the ever-evolving landscape of remote work and coworking spaces, partners from France, Italy, and Austria have undertaken the AlpSatellites project, initiated in November 2022 and now nearing its conclusion. These efforts aimed to explore innovative...
Stakeholder Meeting in Slovenia: How can we collaborate better and manage risks in the case of floods and landslides?
On Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, the Development Agency Sora, together with the Slovenian Environment Agency, organized a meeting in Škofja Loka on the topic of better collaboration and risk management in the case of floods and landslides. The event was attended by...
Stakeholder Meeting at Zugspitze: Stakeholder dialogue on extreme weather risk management in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
For the pilot region Garmisch-Partenkirchen, TUM organized a stakeholder meeting at the Environmental Research Station Schneefernerhaus on the Zugspitze on November 28, 2023. The main objectives of the meeting were to exchange with local and regional stakeholders to...
Start of participation process in the Great Walser Valley: workshop with local and regional stakeholders in the UNESCO biosphere reserve
Author: Kathrin Schwab, alpS On January 24th, 2024, actors from the network "Sustainable Tourism Development Great Walser Valley" met at the biosphere park house to pave the participatory way of transition towards sustainable tourism in the region. Main goal of the...
March 12, Research Day / The agenda
March 12th, Lyon: our Research Day is not that far away 💨 We are excited to announce the full agenda for our upcoming event, “The living textile heritage of the Alps,” encompassing talks, engaging roundtables, and a captivating exhibition highlighting the results of...
Release of Second Project Newsletter: Updates from X-RISK-CC Pilot Areas
We are thrilled to announce the release of our second project newsletter! This newsletter serves as a comprehensive update on the progress and activities within the X-RISK-CC project. In this edition, we are pleased to present: Joint English Newsletter Additionally,...
I-SWAMP’s restoration efforts are continuing through the winter season across Austria and Slovenia
I-SWAMP's restoration efforts are continuing through the winter season across various sites in Austria and Slovenia. On January 12th 2024 the Geopark Karavanke/Karawanken, in collaboration with E.C.O., organized a community-driven activity day in Sittersdorf (Austria)...
How to explore the prospects of mountain tourism: the Ala di Stura and Balme community facing climate change
With the imminent start of the "Sensitive Diagnosis", a tool to engage and empower communities facing transitions, the "BeyondSnow" project is entering the thick of things in the Metropolitan City of Turin. The "diagnosis" consists of a participatory discussion...
Successful Third Partner Meeting in Nice
The ongoing international research project CEFoodCycle is dedicated to fostering sustainable food practices. The recent third partner meeting (29.-30.01.2024) held in the picturesque city of Nice, France, showed first steps towards our mission of establishing closed...
On the #WorldWetlandsDay2024 I-SWAMP celebrates the engagement of over 550 children in Italy!
Wetlands represent a precious and vital group of ecosystems for our planet, yet often overlooked. During #WorldWetlandsDay2024, celebrated worldwide, the importance of these areas for biodiversity and the well-being of our planet is highlighted. These environments,...
I-SWAMP educational booklet on Alpine Wetlands now available in 5 languages!
We are happy to announce that our I-SWAMP educational booklet on Alpine Wetlands, titled Wetlands - in nature with your boots, is now available in 5 languages on our project website! Help your pupils dive into the world of Alpine wetlands with our captivating...
It’s a wrap on our third Partners meeting
Exciting update from #AlpTextyles third Partners Meeting in Lyon! 🇫🇷 We made incredible progress in finalizing the initial outcomes of our project while shaping up the event where we’ll present them to the community. What’s the correlation between the wool crafted in...
Who will lead the transition to sustainable ski tourism in the Alps?
Author: Maruša Goluža, ZRC SAZU Anton Melik Geographical Institute. Mountain resorts in the Alps are undergoing a transition that is not only driven by climate change. In November 2023, ZRC SAZU Anton Melik Geographical Institute and Regional Development Agency RAGOR...
Submit now: CEFoodCycle Award
The Interreg Alpine Space project CEFoodCycle honours companies, initiatives or individuals who are actively committed to reducing food waste and are planning or have already implemented innovative concepts for the circular economy. The deadline for submissions is the...
Circular Food Hubs up and running
We are delighted that our five Circular Food Hubs are up and running. The Circular Food Hubs are role models for regional circularity. They operate as transnational and interdisciplinary networks in five Alpine Space regions: Circular Food Hub Austria Bavaria...
Métabief transition is about anticipating a system without skiing
The transition of the Métabief Ski Resort consists of adapting the economic system to climate threats. This system is already vulnerable today and now holds thanks to the help of local authorities. In 10 years, according to past developments and climate prospects,...
The CERVINO team managed to achieve impressive results over the last 17 months:
The CERVINO team managed to achieve impressive results over the last 17 months: · energy data from 2018 to 2021 for the Alpine Region has been collected, made visible and will soon be accessible to the public via the project platform | https://alpine-energy-data.eu ·...