Special days focused on the theme of GIs, their meaning and their contribution to Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity preservation in Alpine areas. Round tables of young citizens to discuss why GIs are crucial for alpine ecosystems. Creating “seeds bombs,” to deepen...
Within the framework of the project activities in the frame of Interreg Alpine Space Project I-SWAMP, the Karawanken-Karavanke UNESCO Global Geopark, together with an external expert E.C.O. Institute of Ecology, began the removal of invasive plant species (Solidago...
The Slovenian partner of the I-SWAMP took part in the famous Lent Festival in Maribor (Slovenia), where they presented the project activities to the public, and talked about wetland conservation. The IRSNC had a booth with photos and information material, and...
Climate change represents a major challenge for the tourism industry. Particularly small medium-altitude snow tourism destinations across the Alpine Space are facing climate change issues, regarding the diminishing snow coverage. Climatic data indicate that this...
It was an uneven start at first for the Alpine energy data platform. CERVINO partners met with some restraint regarding the actual energy data insertion that had to be provided by the local stakeholders. Few actors entered the required information on the platform at...
Hydrogen is one of the most promising energy carriers in the landscape of renewable energies and the transition towards a more sustainable economy. In Italy, research and development on green hydrogen and its utilization in the energy sector are gaining momentum, with...
On the 7th of July, the second in-person meeting of the X-RISK-CC project partners took place in Munich, Germany. We discussed and defined the next steps towards assessing compound hazards and risks from extreme weather events for the five pilot cases and across the...
It's a wrap on our second Partners Meeting at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg! How can we shift from a romantic perception of the Alpine area –its scenery, sports opportunities, or food excellence– into one of sustainable industrial and craft textile production? What...
In collaboration with PNAB - Parco Naturale Adamello Brenta and MMape -Mulino Museo dell’ape. Five days focused on the theme of GIs, their meaning and their contribution to Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity preservation in Alpine areas. Through outdoor activities,...
11 July 2023 Aosta (Italy): Our colleague Emanuele Lingua participated to the second summer school of the International Association for Engineering and Geology and the Environment (IAEG). He made a keynote lecture about windstorms: impacts on slope instabilities and...
AlpTextyles’ full video presentation is out! As we expand on our projects’ methodology and outcomes, the threads identifying each partner intertwine and shape up the animations of our values. From collaboration and sustainability to innovation and circularity,...
The 1st TranStat International Workshop was held in Megève (France) on the 3rd and 4th of May. It was an opportunity for the Living Labs involved in the Interreg Alpine Space project to meet and discuss the factors of change that are affecting their Mountain Resorts....
6th July 2023, Italy: Our colleague Raffaella Marzanha been interviewed by the weekly newspaper “La Valsusa” regarding restoration activities after the Mompantero wildfire and MOSAIC.
In the heart of the Tarentaise Valley, in the town of Moûtiers, AURA-EE and Tenerrdis joined forces on May 30th to set up a steering committee of representatives from local authorities of Tarentaise-Vanoise and Arlysere. These areas, acting as local pilots for the...
On 28th of June, the first SmartAlps webinar took place. With participants, coming from different Alpine countries, the webinar addressed the issues and challenges of how to develop a smart community. In this regard, the webinar was divided into 5 sections: with...
When working in the field of conservation, involving local stakeholders is one major aspect to ensure the long-term success of a project. This is why in I-SWAMP we involved local administrations, NGOs and landowners from the start, beginning with the choice of the...
Only 3 days left until we gather for AlpTextyles second Partners Meeting! Hosted by the WP 1 lead partner FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg in the picturesque Old University Library, we are thrilled to discuss (in person, for a change) the progress made during this initial phase...
We are thrilled to present the first edition of our project newsletter, marking the beginning of an exciting journey towards adapting to changing weather extremes and compound risks in the context of climate change. In this newsletter, we would like to introduce you...
June 2023, Davos (Switzerland): The WSL organized an Excursion to the Marteloscope site “Dischma” with students of the Mountain Forest Ecology (field course). The forest's protective function and natural regeneration processes were discussed, together with the topic...
In order to enable Alpsatellites' partners to reach out to their networks at each key stage of the project, one of the means of communication is the newsletter. The first one was distributed in January 2023 and it presents the project, its aims, and the six project...
One of the Partners in the BeyondSnow project is the renowned Métabief ski resort, situated between 900 and 1410 meters in altitude and accounting for approximately 50% of the tourism economy in the Haut-Doubs region, home to about 65,000 individuals. The social...
Last week our project Rohit Borooah, a researcher from our project partner Free University of Bolzano attended the 10th conference on sustainable solid waste management in Chania 2023. There he presented the Alps4 GreenC project and its objectives.
AlpTextyles’ second Partners Meeting is around the corner, and we cannot wait to gather in Erlangen! Home to WP 1 lead partner FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, the university town in Bavaria will provide the perfect atmosphere to discuss the findings of this initial phase. The...
20th-23rd June 2023, Castelfranco Veneto (Italy): 10th International Wind and Trees IUFRO Conference. Raffaella Marzano and Fabio Meloni were in the organizing committee of the conference along with Emanuele Lingua and Davide Marangon (UniPD). The conference focused...
The BeyondSnow project aims to revolutionize the measurement of tourism impact by developing a comprehensive system tailored specifically for snow tourism destinations, helping them address their unique challenges. To achieve this, a set of resilient indicators have...
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is one of the oldest and most prominent universities in Germany. Established in 1743, FAU’s unwavering commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research has earned it a reputation as a...
BIEN, the Slovenian textile biennale Slovenia has a rich and diverse history of textile materials, designs, techniques, and patterns. Among the most active organizations in preserving its heritage is KreativNice, a creative textile hub that reconnects past and future...
ZRC SAZU is the foremost Slovenian public research center for Social Sciences and Humanities. It specializes in managing and implementing research and applied projects, extending its work to selected disciplines within the Natural Sciences. Since its establishment in...
On May 30th, more than 60 children and six teachers took part in a guided tour of La Zopa wetland, a system of three small pools in a marshy environment along the Boite river in San Vito di Cadore. The participants were the middle school first classes from Sarmede,...
Terrific news can be published today! On May 31st the platform that was built to collect energy data for the Interreg Alpine Space funded project CERVINO was finally launched. All the relevant stakeholders were invited to join an online meeting at the end of May. The...