Dear Energy Community,

We are looking for a suitable date for the next Energy Community Group meeting at the end of March or beginning of April. Please take part in the date survey here by 27 February: https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/KLcxdYRlM3HelcGc

Further information on the agenda will follow. I am available at any time to discuss any…Read More

Dear Energy Community Group,

to revitalise the community, I would like to invite you to a kick-off meeting on 2 December, from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Within the Energy Community of the Alpine Climate Board, we aim to establish regular exchange meetings. Through these informal and virtual gatherings in English, we seek to strengthen knowledge…Read More

1. ACB Energy Community Meeting

Tuesday, 2.12.2025 15:00-16:30 Zoom link will be provided after registration Regular exchange meetings will be established within the Energy Community of the Alpine Climate Board. These informal, virtual gatherings in English aim to strengthen knowledge sharing on current energy issues from the perspective of the Alpine Convention. They will connect relevant topics with the objectives of the Alpine Convention and support the implementation pathways of the Climate Action Plan 2.0. The first meeting will serve as a forum for discussing possible topics for the Energy Community and suitable formats - offering an opportunity to shape the work of the Energy Community! Energy Caretaker: Paul Kuncio paul.kuncio@cipra.org

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Dear Energy Community Group!

Following a successful CIPRA annual conference in cooperation with the AlpPlan Network, we have completed our work on the topic of ‘Spatial planning perspectives for overcoming conflicts of use in the context of the energy transition’. The results can be found in the conference proceedings at htt…Read More

Alpine Spatial Planning: Spatial planning perspectives for overcoming conflicts of use in the context of the energy transition

The proceedings of the CIPRA Annual Conference 2025 summarise the participatively developed results, conclusions, and normative policy and planning recommendations on the role of Alpine spatial planning in the context of current EU requirements for nature restoration and the expansion of renewable energies.

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Dear Spatial Planning Community Group!

Following a successful CIPRA annual conference in cooperation with the AlpPlan Network, we have completed our work on the topic of ‘Spatial planning perspectives for overcoming conflicts of use in the context of the energy transition’. The results can be found in the conference proceedings at htt…Read More

Alpine Spatial Planning: Spatial planning perspectives for overcoming conflicts of use in the context of the energy transition

The proceedings of the CIPRA Annual Conference 2025 summarise the participatively developed results, conclusions, and normative policy and planning recommendations on the role of Alpine spatial planning in the context of current EU requirements for nature restoration and the expansion of renewable energies.

www.cipra.org

Dear Spatial Planning Community Group!

I would like to draw your attention to the upcoming CIPRA conference on 27 February 2025 in Salzburg/Austria.

The conference is dedicated to the energy transition and the associated challenges from a spatial planning perspective. The EU has set ambitious targets and far-reaching acceleration measures in…Read More

Dear Energy Community Group!

I would like to draw your attention to the upcoming CIPRA conference on 27 February 2025 in Salzburg/Austria.

The conference is dedicated to the energy transition and the associated challenges from a spatial planning perspective. The EU has set ambitious targets and far-reaching acceleration measures in the form…Read More

Dear community members!
It has been a while since the last posting here … But let´s rather look into the future then into the past!
I would like to draw your attention to the webinar “Thoughts on a Spatial Climate Plan for Alpine cities”, scheduled for 25 November 2024, 9:00-10:30, online (Zoom). Registration is still open by today…Read More

Webinar “Thoughts on a Spatial Climate Plan for Alpine Cities”

The Alpine Climate Board (ACB) of the Alpine Convention is pleased to invite you to a webinar in which Theresa Janesch (Master in Spatial Planning, Technical University of Vienna; currently working at RPK-ZT in

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Dear community members!
It has been a while since the last posting here … But let´s rather look into the future then into the past!
I would like to draw your attention to the webinar “Thoughts on a Spatial Climate Plan for Alpine cities”, scheduled for 25 November 2024, 9:00-10:30, online (Zoom). Registration is still open by today…Read More

Webinar “Thoughts on a Spatial Climate Plan for Alpine Cities”

The Alpine Climate Board (ACB) of the Alpine Convention is pleased to invite you to a webinar in which Theresa Janesch (Master in Spatial Planning, Technical University of Vienna; currently working at RPK-ZT in

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“The Living Textile Heritage of the Alps” event marks a significant milestone: it celebrates AlpTextyles’ first year of dedicated research work and findings about the Alpine textile market and value chains. The event will be an immersive experience with networking opportunities and creative thinking.
Participants will have the chance to engag…Read More

If you do not know already:
as Moors and peatland are getting focussed more and more, it is worth to check this website now and then; there are regular webinars (peat talks) for free, but only in German.

https://www.hswt.de/forschung/forschungseinrichtungen/institut-fuer-oekologie-und-landschaft/peatland-science-center

This event is even…Read More

Here is the link to a german soil protection event in Bavaria (October): “Soil and climate in change”
Language: German (not bavarian;-)

https://www.lfu.bayern.de/boden/bodenschutztage/aktuelle_veranstaltung/index.htm

Feel free to register

Dear all,

the Smart Altitude project made it to the final round of the REGIOSTARS award! As in previous years, the public will has the opportunity to vote for their favourite finalist for the Public Choice Award. The public vote is open until the 14 November. Please use this opportunity to vote for Smart Altitude to make activities in the…Read More

Vote for REGIOSTARS

Public Choice Award

https://www.regiostarsawards.eu/

Home | REGIOSTARS Awards

 

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Dear colleagues in the Energy group!
Thanks to everyone for contributing ideas and knowhow to our ongoing activities on energy governance. We have already identified a lot of interesting case studies and have gained first insights from interview with key stakeholders. We are looking forward to share a first draft of the input paper in preparation…Read More

Dear ACB Transport Group,

just before most of you are probably heading off to a well-deserved summer break, we would like to share with you a short update on our ACB activities and plans for our Transport Group.
With the ACB, we have developed several activities on our cross-sectoral hotspots, you can find more details in the section…Read More

EU Commission tables new measures to make freight transport greener

The European Commission unveiled a package of laws on Tuesday (11 July) aimed at slashing the carbon footprint of the freight sector, cutting red tape in the transport of goods across borders, and cracking down on greenwashing.

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Dear experts in the field of soil, dear community members!
If you are interested in peatlands and mores, we have some great news for you: In the basement of the Institute for Cultivation Technology and Soil Water Management in Lower Austria, experts found peatland maps from 1911 that were thought to have been lost. “This is more or less the Holy…Read More

Verschollene Karten entdeckt: Wo es in Österreich überall Moore gab

Nach der ältesten Buchseite der Welt, die kürzlich in der Universitätsbibliothek Graz gefunden wurde, wurde nun ein ähnlich spannender Schatz in Petzenkirchen gehoben

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Dear experts in the field of natural hazards, dear community members!
It´s definitely time for some news! Are you eager to find out what the ACB is currently working on?

At the moment we are collecting ideas on potential activities for nature based solution from our ACB members.
We will also work very specifically on the topic of…Read More

Webinar on permafrost thawing

Alpine Climate Board of the Alpine Convention Permafrost thawing in the Alps: New insights on risks, monitoring & hazard management In June 2023, thousands of tonnes

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AlpTextyles, a new Interreg Alpine Space Project, deals with the Alpine textile value chain.

Textile value chains need an urgent change being one of the most polluting sectors with a massive potential for CO2 reduction.

The Alps have a rich textile heritage with specific aesthetics & knowhow based on values of circularity&sensitivity to…Read More

AlpTextyles - Alpine Space Programme

Textile value chains are amongst the most polluting industries, with a massive potential for CO2 reduction. When we approach the rich textile heritage of the Alps, we see it brimming with specific aesthetics and know-how based on values of circularity and sensitivity to local resources.

www.alpine-space.eu

The next meeting of he WG Soil protection will take place 7 – 8 November, probably in Innsbruck.

Dear Energy Community, I would like to draw your attention to the workshop “Towards energy autonomy: meet the challenges ahead”, organised by Piemonte Region in Turin, on 3rd of October 2022, from 2,30 p.m.
You will find enclosed the final agenda as well as the links for registration and web streaming (5 languages).
Please feel free to forward t…Read More

Dear Energy Community,

this year, the EUSALP Energy Award is being awarded for the first time. It recognizes best practices that contribute to the implementation of the energy transition in the Alpine area through the roll-out of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.

In 2022, the award focuses on the topic of activation and…Read More

EUSALP Energy Award 2022

Context and aim The EUSALP Energy Award is an initiative of the EUSALP Action Group 9, initiated under the umbrella of the Italian EUSALP Presidency 2022. The award is financially supported by the Technical Assistance Fund of the European Commission, DG Regio.

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Dear Energy community,

I am currently dealing with the environmental impact assessment in Austria, which is currently being revised. Now I was wondering if there are thresholds in other countries for the EIA obligation for photovoltaic plants on open spaces?
I would also be interested to know if there are planning instruments for the expansion…Read More

Dear ACB Transport Group,
as summer holidays are coming up (or going on), you might be interested in some audioblogs/podcasts on transport. I have been reading up a bit on the potentials of hydrogen for decarbonising the transport sector, especially looking at potentials in remote regions or for niche markets. The literature on this is still…Read More

Cleaning Up Audioblog Episode 3: Separating Hype from Hydrogen – Part One: The Supply Side

This episode of Cleaning Up is based on a October 2020 blog written by Michael for BloombergNEF https://about.bnef.com/blog/liebreich-separating-hype-fr…

www.cleaningup.live

In the frame of the Tyrolean Mobility Days 2022, the 5th EUSALP Mobility Conference took place on May 13th in Innsbruck, gathering 75 participants, both in presence and online. At the event Action Group 4 co-lead EGTC European Region Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino presented the Declaration on Rail Transport in the Alpine Region, a contribution by…Read More

CIPRA Austria has launched a podcast about how people help shape life in the Alps through their daily activities and thus contribute to the implementation of the Alpine Convention. One of the main topics is climate change in the Alps. I am still looking for exciting discussion partners for this. I would be happy to receive suggestions for people…Read More

Podcast ALPENRAUSCHEN

Wie Menschen durch ihr tägliches Tun das Leben in den Alpen mitgestalten und damit zur Umsetzung der Alpenkonvention beitragen, zeigt der neue Podcast „Alpenrauschen“ des Alpenkonventionsbüros von CIPRA Österreich.

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Here a short summary on the joint WS by the WGs Soil protection & spatial planning in Munich.
At least we agreed that a transformation of the society is necessary, so take care.

https://www.alpconv.org/en/home/news-publications/news/detail/what-role-for-soil-functions-in-spatial-planning/

What role for soil functions in spatial planning?

“Land take and soil protection” and “the role of soil functions in spatial planning” were the two main topics developed and discussed by participants during a two-day cross-sectoral workshop in Munich.Representatives from the Alpine countries met on 29th and 30th March for a workshop on soil functions and spatial planning, jointly organised by the Alpine Convention Working Groups on Soil Protection as well as Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development, with the support of the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention.The first day covered different issues related to land use and the role of soils. These included rethinking land in the Anthropocene, land-saving targets and good implementation practices in the Austrian region of Tyrol and in Slovenian agricultural areas. Furthermore, the participants came together in groups to find possible solutions for achieving the land-saving targets.On the second day of the workshop, participants deepened the discussion including soil functions to improve spatial planning. Following this, representatives from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism, the EUSALP Youth Council, WWF Austria, and Alenka Smerkolj, Secretary General of the Alpine Convention took part in a panel discussion on the questions What can an ambitious target be for “soil-sensitive” spatial planning at the Alpine Convention level? How can the Alpine Convention promote it?

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Dear all, the WWF would like to invite you to the event “Inn Dialogue” that will take place in Innsbruck 2-3 June 2022. In 2030, the Inn should once again be the lifeline of the Inn Valley – for people, plants and animals. This was the declared goal with which the EU Interreg project INNsieme was launched in 2019 as a cross-border protection…Read More

Some aspects on soil and planning from switzerland
https://www.are.admin.ch/are/de/home/medien-und-publikationen/forum-raumentwicklung/forum-raumentwicklung-1-21.html

Forum Raumentwicklung: Mit dem Boden nachhaltig umgehen – Die Verantwortung der Raumentwicklung

Zum Seitenende

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5th and 6th of April 2022 at the Parc Naturel des Bauges (France)

Les Rencontres du Patrimoine alimentaire alpin
2è édition

Transmission d’expériences et savoir-faire des communautés alpines

Le patrimoine alimentaire alpin est un immense ensemble de savoirs et pratiques vivants, portés
par des personnes, associations et commun…Read More

Interesting article!

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00454-y.epdf?sharing_token=XBqsvd0pAYs2fkqov-_–NRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0NyUQ80GO4aBrmMnmjX5fu7H3wZgIFgfQjA07n-HSlloXRPWQh4kR01cyzxir7aFVuAptKREv_JWeNlc4BMuBJ4hXqnWjeKjNkctvC5qJRZdWmL4ZUldYmJk-zsxYSUWoE%3D

Programme and registration are available for the Workshop “Soil Functions and Spatial Planning in the Alps” – Munich, March 29/30 2022 – a joint event by the Alpine Convention’s Working Groups Soil Protection and Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development. See you in Munich!

Registration Form

Registration Form

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The February edition of the “caretaker of the month” features Natural Hazards! Congratulations @welexer and @katharina and keep on the good work!

Caretaker for Natural Hazards: “Climate Adaptation and Natural Hazard Management – Joining forces across borders for a climate-resilient future”

Any interested…Read More

Caretaker for Natural Hazards: “Climate Adaptation and Natural Hazard Management - Joining forces across borders for a climate-resilient future”

Caretaker for Natural Hazards: “Climate Adaptation and Natural Hazard Management - Joining forces across borders for a climate-resilient future” Wolfgang Lexer (Environment Agency Austria) is the Alpine Climate Board’s Caretaker for Natural Hazards. This month, he talks about his relations to the topic and the added challenges caused by climate change. He receives invaluable support from

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Programme for the Workshop “Soil Functions and Spatial Planning in the Alps” – Munich, March 29/30 2022

Programme and registration is open for the Workshop “Soil Functions and Spatial Planning in the Alps” – Munich, March 29/30 2022 – a joint event by the Alpine Convention’s Working Groups Soil Protection and Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development. See you in Munich!

To secure the future of the long-distance hiking trail Via Alpina, CIPRA just launched a crowdfunding campaign. We appreciate if you share the word in your networks!
https://www.cipra.org/en/news/securing-the-future-of-the-via-alpina
https://www.okpal.com/via-alpina-crowdfunding/#/

Save-the-date: On March 29/30 2022, the Alpine Convention’s Soil Protection Working Group and the Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development Working Group are jointly hosting a workshop on “Soil functions and spatial planning in the Alps” in Munich. Details on the programme and the registration will follow soon.

Save-the-date: On March 29/30 2022, the Alpine Convention’s Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development Working Group and the Soil Protection Working Group are jointly hosting a workshop on “Soil functions and spatial planning in the Alps” in Munich. Details on the programme and the registration will follow soon.

Dear colleagues,

happy to share a „save-the-date” for an online webinar “Climate-neutral lifestyles in the Alps – How can the ACB contribute?”
you can find further information as well as the registration link with this link:

NEWS & EVENTS

kind regards
Cornelia

NEWS & EVENTS

NEWS EVENTS WORKSHOP SESSION SOCIAL EVENT WEBINAR/INPUT-SESSION PARTNER EVENT

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Dear members of the ACB Mountain Agriculture Community!

We have just published the interview with Cassiano Luminati, our Caretaker for Mountain Agriculture, as part of our “Caretaker of the Month” campaign. Each month, we shed light on a different sector of activity and present the persons and activities behind it. Read on about Cassiano…Read More

Caretaker for Mountain Agriculture: “Change in complicated systems always starts small”

Caretaker for Mountain Agriculture: “Change in complicated systems always starts small” Cassiano Luminati, Director at Polo Poschiavo, is the climate caretaker for Mountain Agriculture. We interviewed him and got some interesting insights into his work and his vision for mountain agriculture in 2050. Read on below or watch this video (in Italian) about

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The Forum Origin, Diversity and Territories 2021 hosted by #PoloPoschiavo will take place on October 13, 14 and 15, 2021 in #Valposchiavo (Grisons, Switzerland) and will focus on the disruption and rebound of territorialized food systems.

Rural territories are going through an unprecedented crisis, testing the resilience of their communities…Read More

Registration is open for the International conference on sustainable spatial development in the Alpine Space, Tuesday, 19th – Wednesday, 20th of October 2021 | AlpenCongress in Berchtesgaden, Germany
In collaboration with the “AlpPlan” alpine spatial planning netwo…Read More

International conference on sustainable spatial development in the Alpine Space | ARL-net

Based on their individual spatial planning systems, Alpine countries and regions have developed various tools and instruments to safeguard open spaces and reduce land take. They play an important role in implementing sustainable spatial development. In order to enable transnational exchange and learning on that matter, the Academy for Territorial Development in the Leibniz Association (ARL), the Interreg Alpine Space project “OpenSpaceAlps”, and the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy; Department of Regional Planning (StMWi) have joint forces. Together we are hosting an international conference:

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Dear all! I hope your are enjoying great summer days!
We finalized the programme for the Workshop on the implementation pathways for spatial planning, which will take place on Tuesday, 10. August 2021, 10.00-13.00, online (Zoom). I am looking forward to meeting you virtually and dicussing with you land saving targets in the Alps as well as growth…Read More

Dear members of the energy community of the ACB!
We proudly present our caretaker of the month for July! CasaClima is the caretaker for the energy community and we received a great article about their work, motivation and future plans! Read more in the news!

Dear all, may I suggest an online meeting of the Energy Group in the coming weeks? This should be an opportunity to discuss activities and proposals inherent our pathways in an informal and interactive way. I have created a Doodle, please fill it in by the end of July:

https://doodle.com/poll/35sskw2tiey9cvwv?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link.…Read More

Dear members of the spatial planning community of the ACB! It´s been a while … but today I am glad to share with you the “save the date” for a Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 10.00-13.00, online (Zoom).

We would like to exchange with you on land saving targets, shrinkage and growth in the context of spatial planning in the…Read More

Dear colleagues,
dear fellow campaigners,

as you registered here in the tourism group on the website, we would like to invite you to continue to be part of the “ACB – Tourism Community”.

We are organizing a first digital exchange to kick off the Tourism Community on
24 June 2021, 10 – 11.30
Please safe the date!

The Alpine Climate…Read More

I would like to invite you to the final conference of the EUSALP ARPAF project 100% Local that will take place next week on the 25th of May (see attached program) :-)

The event is splitted in two moments, one more institutional in the morning and the other one more “hands on” in the afternoon.

Registration link for the morning final con…Read More

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Radical Change Towards Local Production and Consumption . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

100% Local Final Conference Programme - Introduction, Christian Hoffmann, project coordinator (EURAC, Italy) - Interview with Nicolas Plain, Scientific Explorer, Paraglider and EUSALP Ambassador (France) - 100% Local Model, Christian Hoffmann (EURAC, Italy) - 100% Local in Action, round table with representatives of study areas and experts Participants: Annalisa Di Lenardo, Julian Prealps (Italy) Lucija Gartner, Bohinj, Julian Alps (Slovenia) Jon Pitschen Janett, Valsot (Switzerland) Armin Bernhard, Upper Val Venosta/Obervinschgau (Italy) Michael Metzler, Pitztal (Austria) Diego Rinallo, Kedge Business School (France) Rocco Scolozzi, Skopìa Anticipation Services (Italy) - Conclusions

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Dear Energy team, I may invite you to an online workshop organised on the 5th May, 14:30 – 16:30, within the ARPAF project CAESAR: Capacitating Energy Efficiency in Small Alpine Enterprises. During the workshop we will highlight the results of the project and discuss ways forward in the field of energy efficiency in SMEs.
The event is relevant t…Read More

Dear members of the ACB „Energy“ community!

I am happy to officially announce to all of you that the Energy Agency South Tyrol – CasaClima has been nominated CARETAKER of the energy group of the ACB.

Just a few words about us: The Agency is based in Bolzano (IT), and while it was born as a centre of excellence for energy-efficient and s…Read More

Here they are: The minutes of the second exchange of the tranport community. We are making progress

Dear all,
iMONITRAF! has published its Annual Report 2020 recently, with some food for thought for our group as well. If you haven’t seen it yet, maybe you want to have a look at it: