Empower Mountain Youth

BACKGROUND Mountain ecosystems are among the most vulnerable to climate change, yet they remain underrepresented in global and national environmental agendas. Youth in these regions face unique challenges—geographic isolation, limited…

KJF Running Minds

BACKGROUND Join us for a Running Minds event: an interactive community run that brings together scientists and outdoor enthusiasts to reflect on the intersection of mountain sports and environmental conservation.…

The avalanche disaster in Blatten

BACKGROUND On 28 of May 2025, the village of Blatten, Swiss Alps, was buried under a massive, ca. 9 million m3 large ice-rock avalanche. The disaster was preceded by continuous…

The value of Glaciers

BACKGROUND The Embassy of Switzerland in Austria and the University of Innsbruck aim to contribute to the International Year of Glacier Preservation announced by the UN and WMO with an…