On June 19, 2025, the city of Aix-en-Provence (France) hosted the Technical Day on Risks and Territories, titled "Adaptation to Climate Change and Natural Risks: Prevent, Organize, and Bounce Back." The event was organized by CEREMA, the French public center for...
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Piloting Circular Economy in the Alpine Region: Lessons from Cradle ALP
The Cradle‑ALP project has ventured beyond theory to test the practical realities of circular economy adoption in the Alpine region. Through targeted pilot activities across five industrial sectors - packaging, textiles, polymers/composites, chemistry/materials, and...
Meet Erblin Berisha, in charge of the local workshops in the GOVQoL project !
Erblin Berisha is a researcher at POLITO, the Polytechnic institute of Torino – the Italian partner in the GOVQoL project. As a researcher, Erblin studies the territorial governance of spatial planning through the analysis of related policies, from the local to the EU...
Village im Dritten: from a former railway yard into a vibrant residential neighborhood
The project site, situated in Vienna’s designated “red zone,” is undergoing an exciting transformation from a former railway yard into a vibrant residential neighborhood. This redevelopment area already benefits from existing district heating infrastructure and will...
Roots energy: a cutting-edge approach to sustainable building modernization
Roots Energy is a dynamic young startup focused on pioneering solutions at the intersection of decarbonization and 5G network infrastructure. Their work represents a cutting-edge approach to sustainable building modernization. Building Overview and Retrofit Approach...
HumanFactor Co-Creation Workshop in Innsbruck: Uncovering Human Levers for Alpine Sustainability
On June 25, 2025, the “HumanFactor” project brought together around twenty practitioners, researchers, and field actors in Innsbruck for a day of co-creation focused on a key question: how can we better understand the psychological and social barriers to...
Shape the future of the Alps – share your voice.
The Interreg Alpine Space Programme supports projects that improve life across the region—from climate resilience and green mobility to innovation and sustainability. To evaluate how well the programme communicates its work and results, a short 5-minute survey is now...
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse inhabitants and their territory’s transition: survey results
As part of the social analysis conducted by the TranStat team in the area, and following an initial phase of qualitative analysis (in the form of interviews), we developed a questionnaire for permanent residents. Distributed online, via mailboxes, and in face‑to‑face...
Retrofitting for the future: the Smart City Baumgarten case study in Vienna
The Smart City Baumgarten project in Vienna stands as a pioneering example of how collaborative retrofitting and innovative energy systems can transform urban neighborhoods. This multifaceted initiative combines historical preservation, cutting-edge technology, and...
Alpine Survey 2025
Shape the future of the Alps – share your voice. The Interreg Alpine Space Programme supports projects that improve life across the region—from climate resilience and green mobility to innovation and sustainability. To evaluate how well the programme communicates its...
An Alpine Convention policy brief on biodiversity in the Alps published
In April 2025, the policy brief entitled Biodiversity in the Alps was published by the Alpine Convention, and can be accessed here. Its main aim refers to providing strategic guidance for translating the global biodiversity goals to the Alpine level. Recommendations...
New Scientific Article Published: Exploring Green Hydrogen in the Alps
We are proud to announce the publication of a new scientific article by our researchers Eleonora Cordioli and Jacopo de Maigret in the renowned journal Energy Reports of Elsevier. The article, titled “Green hydrogen in the Alps: Mapping local stakeholders'...
New European Bauhaus 2025: Conference and Workshop “Space of Possibilities”
Last weekend, we had the opportunity to take part in the inspiring conference and workshop "Space of Possibilities", organized by the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) and Centre for Creativity (CzK) as the NEB network organization in Slovenia, in collaboration...
World Desertification and Drought Day 2025
Did you know? Every year on June 17, we mark Desertification and Drought Day to raise awareness about the importance of healthy land and to encourage international action to combat land degradation and drought. This year’s theme—“Restore the land, Unlock...
“Il filo delle Alpi” podcast on RSI
🎧 “Il filo delle Alpi” — The Thread of the Alps: a story of wool, transhumance, and cultural revival We’re excited to share a recent feature by RSI Rete Uno’s “Voci del Grigioni Italiano” on AlpTextyles Cummunity Festival and the cultural and environmental threads...
Habitech Hosts Info Day for SMEs in the Framework of the BAUHALPS Project
As part of our project, Habitech and partner ALPENOS organised a dedicated Info Day for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen the role of the local construction sector in driving the green and circular transition in the Alpine region. The event was...
Alpine Wildfires and Cascading Hazards: A Focus on Climate Adaptation
Wildfires in Alpine regions are becoming increasingly relevant due to shifting climate patterns. At the 2ⁿᵈ Alpine Workshop on Fire-Induced Geohydrological Processes in Mountainous Areas (Vienna, April 2025), hosted by BOKU University and GEOCHANGE Consulting, experts...
Launch of Punkt5: Your Online Knowledge Hub for Climate-Resilient Building
Discover how to protect buildings from extreme weather with expert insights and innovative solutions! The Energy Institute Vorarlberg proudly presents Punkt5, a brand-new online knowledge hub offering concise, expert-led updates on energy, materials, and...
X-RISK-CC Video 4: Strengthening Alpine Risk Management for Future Climate
The final video in the X-RISK-CC series highlights the project's efforts to improve risk management across the Alpine region by focusing on long-term, transnational solutions. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of natural hazards, coordinated and...
Treasure Hunt Explores Salzburg’s Architectural Heritage
Our partner Innovation Salzburg recently organized an engaging Treasure Hunt event, inviting participants to explore the building ecosystem in northern Salzburg’s rural areas. The activity provided insights into both historical and modern construction methods,...
Treasure Hunt in the Museums of Alto Vicentino: Exploring Sustainable Heritage and the Spirit of Place
On 4 June, project partner Ca' Foscari Foundation organised a unique treasure hunt across the museums of the Vicenza foothills in the Veneto Region (Italy). The event was designed to explore traditional knowledge, historical construction techniques, and sustainable...
DiMark | One-Month Recap
🔹 Digital Alps Conference 2025 🗓️ April 29–30, 2025 | Lienz, Austria DiMark participated in the "Discovering Hidden Treasures" workshop in Lienz, Austria (Digital Alps Conference). Our partner from EAWAG presented the Alplakes online visualization platform which...
DIVERSE at the EUBCE 2025!
We’re proud to share that our lead partner Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico - RSE SpA took part in this year’s EUBCE - European Biomass Conference & Exhibition, one of the leading platforms for sharing cutting-edge research and innovation in biomass and bioenergy. 📌...
SmartAlps Webinar: LoRaWAN – The Smart Technology for Municipalities and Intelligent Territories
On June 23, 2025 - 10:00–11:30 - Online via Zoom (with automatic AI translation) How can we make our territories smarter, more sustainable, and better connected? These are the topics that will be discussed in the upcoming SmartAlps webinar, focused on LoRaWAN...
H2MA: Expert dialogue on regional hydrogen use for mobility applications – Freiburg im Breisgau
On May 28th, 2025, the H2MA project partners organised the event “H2-Fachdialog: Regional Hydrogen Use for Mobility Applications” in Freiburg im Breisgau, hosted by badenova AG & Co. KG. The event was part of the H2MA project’s capacity-building and stakeholder...
X-RISK-CC Video 3: Improving Risk Management in the Pilot Areas
Floods and other weather-related hazards are becoming more frequent, more intense, and harder to predict—especially in mountainous regions like Gorenjska. In the third video of the X-RISK-CC project, we highlight how the project is improving local risk management by...
EU-Wide H2 Policy Development Workshop in Strasbourg was a success!
The H2MA European policy development workshop took place in Strasbourg on May 14–15, 2025, as part of the Interreg Alpine Space Programme, bringing together over 30 participants from various countries, including key hydrogen value chain players and representatives...
A Journey Through Our Pilot Areas: Balderschwang
Join journalist Maurizio De Matteis from Dislivelli magazine as he travels to Balderschwang, a small alpine village in Bavaria, to explore how this community is reimagining its tourism future. Through the BeyondSnow video narrative, discover how Balderschwang is...
A Journey Through Our Pilot Areas: Werfenweng
Join journalist Maurizio De Matteis from Dislivelli magazine as he visits Werfenweng, a pioneering alpine village in the Austrian state of Salzburg, to explore how this community is reshaping mobility and tourism. Through the BeyondSnow video narrative, discover how...
A Journey Through Our Pilot Areas: Sattel-Hochstuckli
Join us on a journey with journalist Maurizio De Matteis from Dislivelli magazine as he visits Sattel-Hochstuckli, a small Swiss ski area facing the reality of climate change. Through the lens of the upcoming BeyondSnow video narrative, Maurizio explores how this...