Alpine communities are closely connected to the territory and have nature-based livelihoods. The vulnerability of these communities to climate change necessitates the development of adaptation strategies. Therefore, understanding how a community that is connected to...
The two-day transnational project meeting (TPM) of AlpSatellites’ partners took place on 30th and 31st of May 2023 in France. Its primary goal was to advance the project, to carefully plan the upcoming phases and no less important to deepen the knowledge and...
The coffee chaffs from Barcaffe are another feedstock that is tested for biochar production. We asked barcaffe why they are involved in this project. "At Barcaffe, we've always taken pride in crafting exceptional coffee – from the roasting process to the final...
Environmental education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our planet. It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and address environmental challenges. One aspect of this education that deserves special attention is the...
ClimaSTORY® is a pedagogical tool which offers participants the chance to think about a (fictional) territory from the angle of climate change and to consider adaptation solutions for 5 areas of economic activities. Placed in a real life situation, the participants...
At the 3-day Munich Science Days "FORSCHA", the University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich provided information about the Alpine Space Project ADAPTNOW and presented two tools for risk communication. Many visitors and especially children and pupils were able to...
In the context of the Alpine Space Projekt ADAPTNOW a newly established climate adaptation working group discussed adaptation measures during a roundtable session on 5th of July 2023. Following disturbing facts on local climate change and information on the project,...
October 14th, Poschiavo and across the Alps of France, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland. The 8th edition of the Festa de Lo Pan Ner is around the corner. Organized by , and Polo Poschiavo with the participation of Musei Valposchiavo and the communication support...
INRAEis TranStat’s Lead Partner Listen to two French researchers of the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment talking about the TranStat Project and their personal connection with it. Emmanuelle George is a Territorial Economist and the...
Author: Markus Redl – Ecoplus Alpin In the ongoing transformation process in ski resorts, it is also important to reduce complexity. To get it down to the point, to get into conversation and to shape the future of ski resorts or mountain resorts operating all year...
Bark beetle infestation in Val Badia, South Tyrol, Italy has caused extensive damage to spruces in the region. To combat this problem, you can either rely in extremely cold winters (which have become rarer due to climate change) or cutting down affected spruce trees....
Alpine textile traditions are at risk. So, it always feels special to gather with those who are keeping this precious knowledge alive with their heart and hands. Last week at lo Poschiavo we were #IntertwiningCultures, gathering different experiences, needs, and...
The goal is clear: The Alpine region has to become climate-neutral! But how large is the share of renewable energies in the individual regions already? And how is the energy transition progressing? Making the energy transition in the Alps measurable and providing data...
The AlpSatellites project is moving forward: it aims at verifying the potential of remote working in alpine and remotes areas. At the end of the first phase of the quantitative reseach with stakeholders, researchers have been analizing the findings about the dynamic...
Initial situation Small communities in mountain regions are facing major challenges, such as demographic change, migration of the young, well-educated generation, increasing competition in tourism and questions of basic services. Furthermore, currently climate-related...
Biochar offers numerous possibilities for CO2 reduction For example, it can replace fossil coal in the steel industry used to enrich steel with carbon, can be used as activated carbon to improve soil in agriculture, or can be added to feed for cows, which should...
Between 19 and 20 September 2023, partners of the H2MA project (Green Hydrogen Mobility for Alpine region transportation), took part in a study visit entitled "Study visit on planning specifications and requirements for urban H2 infrastructure". The study visit was...
18th September 2023, Beaufort (France): Inrae organized a field visit for the forest students (21) of AgroParistech (French forestry school). The topic was the management of protective forest against landslide and torrential risks.
In less than 24 hours, #AlpTextyles will meet with five textile communities from the Alpine region! We are gathering at Polo Poschiavo for “New Intertwinings: Cross-border meeting of communities from the Alpine textile tradition,” a series of roundtables and...
Authors: Véronique Reynier, Mathieu Schoendoerffer (Université Grenoble Alpes) Introduction TranStat project focuses on transition processes in mountain resorts, and aims to put individuals (tourists, excursionists, local residents) at the heart of the approach. It is...
The project partners of a Interreg Alpine Space SmartCommUnity project convened for an insightful 2nd project meeting in Willisau, Switzerland on 13. and 14. September 2023. The meeting, chaired by the project coordinators from University of Ljubljana and hosted by...
How do we want to live and work in Surselva in the future? How can the region become more attractive for locals, second homeowners and tourists? To address these vital questions, The Regiun Surselva introduced the forward-thinking regional strategy, avegnirSURSELVA,...
On September 7th, staff from TESAF department and volunteers from Cadore-Italy (especially from the environmentalist group "Gruppo Promotore Parco delle Marmarole-Antelao-Sorapiss") gathered in Pian dei Buoi to work on the wet prairie around Laghetto delle Sepolture....
Urban areas are an important habitat for pollinators. This is mainly because they have food sources throughout the whole season (in parks, and gardens), use fewer pesticides, and find a more diverse environment than in an intensive agricultural landscape. With adapted...
Right at the beginning of the project ADAPTNOW, project partner Energieinstitut Vorarlberg from Austria developed working materials for kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools in cooperation with our education department. The aim was to sensitise the...
Grenoble-Alpes Métropole through ADAPTNOW project launched a local risks and resilience community with most of the municipalities of their territory, including local rulers and technicians. The purposes of this work community are: Help them to use the crisis decision...
Innovations and trends for the agricultural and food sector have been the main topic at the 61st International Fair of Agricultural and Food. Within this focus Tanja Bergez Krivec from the Slowenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Štajerska used the possibility to...
We’re meeting with Alpine textile communities to start new intertwinings for a more circular industry. #AlpTextyles has been mapping the history and current state of the textile field in the Alpine regions, helping generate knowledge about their rich textile heritage...
In order to make the Alps a climate-neutral region, the monitoring of energy data is an essential part. In the CERVINO project, we are therefore developing a platform that visualizes the progress and the procedure of the energy transition in the Alps. The data for...
The AlpSatellites project, aimed at verifying the potential of remote working in alpine and remotes areas, is moving forward. It is scheduled for completion in February 2024 and, at the present time, the collection of quantitative survey data has almost been...