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In our latest podcast episode, 22-year-old Maria Luisa Sánchez talks about her experiences at the former Triglav Glacier in Slovenia. As part of the “Young Glacier Voices” project, she visited the Triglav National Park alongside other young adults – a cross-border experience in every sense of the word. Dijana Čataković Biagi organised the camp and tells us more about the background to the project. Young people also attended a glacier camp in the Ötztal valley in Tyrol this summer – Félicie Weiss from the Girls on Ice* Austria association explains why only girls took part. Find out more here: https://www.cipra.org/de/news/auf-den-spuren-schmelzender-gletscher (de, fr, it, sl) The Erasmus+ project “Young Glacier Voices” is making the consequences of the climate crisis tangible and encouraging young people to use their voices to call for more climate protection. https://www.cipra.org/en/projects/young-glacier-voices

Whether around Mont Blanc, the Zugspitze or the Grossglockner, or through the Dolomites: trail running events are booming across the Alps. At the UTMB alone, this year around 10,000 runners are expected to take part in various races and categories. However, the sport’s growing popularity also brings with it problems for the natural environment and small mountain communities. In this episode of the CIPRA Podcast, Michael Gams speaks with Laura Moro, a passionate trailrunner, but also scientist and newly elected Vice President of Mountain Wilderness International, a member organisation of CIPRA. Together, they discuss the rapid rise of trail running, its appeal as a way to connect with nature, and the environmental and social challenges associated with large-scale trail running events. The conversation explores topics such as: - Why trail running has become one of the fastest-growing mountain sports - The environmental impact of major trail races, including travel emissions, trail erosion and wildlife disturbance - The effects of large events on local mountain communities - The importance of involving residents in the planning and organisation of races - Why awareness, education and mountain culture matter as more people enter the sport - The role of professional athletes as ambassadors for environmental protection - How local races, public transport and responsible travel choices can help reduce impacts - What a more sustainable future for trail running in the Alps could look like As Laura Moro points out, trail running has enormous potential to connect people with nature. At the same time, growing participation brings greater responsibility for protecting the mountain environments that make the sport possible. Guest: Laura Moro, Vice President of Mountain Wilderness International, scientist and trail runner Host: Michael Gams, CIPRA International Read our current article about this topic: https://www.cipra.org/en/news/trail-running-events-in-the-alps-how-much-is-too-much Subscribe to our alpMedia-Newsletter: https://www.cipra.org/en/international/stay-informed/alpmedia General information: Mountain Wilderness International: https://mountainwilderness.org CIPRA International: https://www.cipra.org Photo (c) Andi Frank, Stubai Tirol

Betreutes Wohnen, Selbstständigkeit, soziale Teilhabe und Sicherheit im Alltag: Welche Wohnformen unterstützen Menschen dabei, auch im Alter möglichst lange selbstbestimmt zu leben? In der dritten Folge der Podcastreihe «Wohnen in Vorarlberg Süd» spricht Adam Zehetner von der Stadt Bludenz über bestehende Angebote, zukünftige Entwicklungen und die Bedeutung frühzeitiger Planung für ein gutes Wohnen im Alter. Die Rolle der Gemeinden und die Qualitäten von Prozessen wie Vorarlberg Süd werden dabei als wichtige Grundlage für den Austausch von Erfahrungen, die Entwicklung neuer Ideen und die Gestaltung zukunftsfähiger Angebote sichtbar. Interview und Redaktion: Janin Salzger, Laura Haberfellner Weiterführende Informationen: https://www.bludenz.at/bildung-soziales/gesundheit?sword_list%5B0%5D=betreutes&sword_list%5B1%5D=wohnen&no_cache=1 https://www.raumlink.at/projekte/projekt_vsued/ www.v-sued.at/ Foto (c) V:Süd / Stadt Bludenz

In the third and final episode of “Rethinking youth migration in the Alps,” we hand over the mic to young people. Voices from Maribor (Slovenia) , Trentino’s Cembra Valley (Italy) , and Vesoul (France) share their personal experiences with migration, their connection to home, and their ideas for the future of Alpine regions. Through their stories, we explore what it means to grow up, leave, stay, or return – and how participation in pilot activities within the Interreg Alpine Space OUT4INGOV project has shaped their perspectives. The episode highlights how giving youth a real voice in decision-making processes can strengthen local communities, foster a sense of belonging, and turn migration into an opportunity rather than a loss. Looking beyond the individual regions, we also bring in perspectives from youth councils across the Alpine space. Their message is clear: meaningful participation and the “circularity of skills” are key to making Alpine regions more inclusive, connected, and future-oriented. Learn more about the OUT4INGOV project here: https://www.cipra.org/en/projects/out4ingov-shaping-youth-migration www.alpine-space.eu/project/out4ingov/ Subscribe to our podcast: www.cipra.org/podcast Moderation: Laura Haberfellner & Hanna Öllös, CIPRA International Lab Editing: Michael Gams, CIPRA International The project “New generation alpine OUT-migration Engagement FOR an INclusive GOVernance” (OUT4INGOV) is funded by the Interreg Alpine Space Programme.

Mehrgenerationenwohnen, Alterseinsamkeit, Wohnraumnutzung und gemeinschaftliches Leben: Wie können Wohnformen aussehen, die den Bedürfnissen verschiedener Generationen gerecht werden? In der zweiten Folge der Podcastreihe «Wohnen in Vorarlberg Süd» spricht Michael Hartmann, Bürgermeister von Nenzing, über seine persönlichen Erfahrungen mit Mehrgenerationenwohnen, erfolgreiche Beispiele aus der Praxis und die Rolle von Gemeinden bei der Gestaltung zukunftsfähiger Wohnformen. Interview und Redaktion: Janin Salzger, Laura Haberfellner Weiterführende Informationen: www.raumlink.at/projekte/projekt_…hnen%20V:S%C3%BCd www.v-sued.at/ Foto (c) V:Süd / Stadt Bludenz

Stellt Euch vor, Euer Konto wäre jedes Jahr Anfang Juli leer – und Ihr würdet trotzdem weiter Geld ausgeben. Genau das machen wir mit den Ressourcen unseres Planeten. Der Earth Overshoot Day zeigt uns seit Jahren: Wir leben über unsere ökologischen Verhältnisse. Es ist der Tag, an dem die Menschheit die Ressourcen verbraucht hat, die die Erde innerhalb eines Jahres regenerieren kann. Er wird vom Global Footprint Network berechnet, einer Forschungsorganisation, die misst, wie stark wir die Ressourcen der Erde übernutzen. Jedes Jahr rückt dieser Tag im Kalender weiter nach vor, auch in den Alpenländern: Österreich hat 2026 dieses Jahr bereits am 2. April seine Ressourcen aufgebraucht, Frankreich am 24. April, Italien am 3. Mai, Deutschland am 10. Mai, die Schweiz und Liechtenstein am 11. Mai. Was bedeutet das für uns? Und welche Wege gibt es, den Ressourcenverbrauch nachhaltig zu senken? Darüber sprechen wir mit unserem Gast Werner Pohl. Er ist Co-Präsident der SDG Allianz Liechtenstein, einem Netzwerk, das sich für die Umsetzung der UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele einsetzt und zahlreiche Akteure aus Zivilgesellschaft, Politik und Wirtschaft verbindet. CIPRA Podcast abonnieren: https://www.cipra.org/de/podcast Weiterführende Informationen: https://www.sdg-allianz.li/ https://overshoot.footprintnetwork.org/newsroom/country-overshoot-days/

Demografischer Wandel, kleinere Haushalte, Leistbarkeit, Mobilität und Wohnformen im Alter: Wie wohnen Menschen in einer Alpenregion heute und welche Herausforderungen kommen auf sie zu? Darum geht es in der neuen Podcastreihe «Wohnen in Vorarlberg Süd». In der ersten Folge sprechen wir mit Eva Lingg-Grabher und Johannes Herburger vom Netzwerk Raumlink. Moderation: Janin Salzger, Laura Haberfellner Weiterführende Informationen: https://www.raumlink.at/projekte/projekt_vsued#Projekt%20Wohnen%20V:S%C3%BCd https://www.v-sued.at/

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 promised to be the most sustainable Games ever. But what impact did they really have on the Italian Alps? What remains for local communities, and what lessons can be carried forward to the French Alps 2030 Winter Games? In this episode of the CIPRA Podcast, we take a closer look at the environmental, social, and political consequences of these mega-events in sensitive mountain areas. We talk with three experts from the CIPRA network: Francesco Pastorelli from CIPRA Italy, Christine Busch from CIPRA Germany and Lauren Mosdale from CIPRA France. Francesco has followed Milano-Cortina closely and brings two decades of experience with Olympic developments in Italy, dating back to the Torino 2006 Games. He shares his insights into promises vs. reality of "the most sustainable Games ever", impacts on Alpine ecosystems and infrastructures and how local communities experienced the Games. The French Alps will host the 2030 Winter Games. Lauren explains why French civil society has filed a lawsuit challenging the hosting decision, what Milano-Cortina teaches us about transparency, governance, and climate resilience and what needs to change for future Olympic events in mountain regions. German media have been vocal about the ecological downsides of Milano-Cortina. Christine discusses, what this means for public opinion on mega-events, why Munich is considering a bid for the Summer Games and what role sustainability plays in that discussion. The discussion makes clear: The Alps cannot afford another decade of broken promises. Olympic events must adapt to climate realities, not the other way around. The mountain regions are more than just a playground for global sports spectacles. And: Civil society is increasingly demanding accountability, transparency, and genuine sustainability. Explore CIPRA’s in-depth coverage and policy positions: https://www.cipra.org/en/dossiers/the-winter-olympics Host: Michael Gams Photo Caption: The Cortina bobsleigh track was one of the most controversial construction projects of the 2026 Winter Olympics. (c) Fabio Tullio

In the second episode of “Rethinking youth migration in the Alps,” we focus on concrete solutions. Representatives from Trentino, Maribor, and Vesoul share how youth outmigration affects their regions - and how local pilot actions within the Interreg Alpine Space OUT4INGOV project are turning this challenge into an opportunity. We explore what makes Alpine regions attractive for young people, and how participatory approaches, networking, and co-creation help keep skills, ideas, and connections linked to places of origin. The episode highlights how involving young people can directly strengthen local governance and make mountain regions more resilient and future oriented. Learn more about the OUT4INGOV project here: www.cipra.org/en/projects/out4in…ng-youth-migration www.alpine-space.eu/project/out4ingov/ Subscribe to our podcast: www.cipra.org/podcast Moderation: Laura Haberfellner & Hanna Öllös, CIPRA International Lab Editing: Janin Salzger, CIPRA International Lab The project “New generation alpine OUT-migration Engagement FOR an INclusive GOVernance” (OUT4INGOV) is funded by the Interreg Alpine Space Programme.

Dal Pian della Mussa al bacino glaciale della Bessanese, l’ultima tappa della Carovana dei Ghiacciai attraversa una montagna che cambia rapidamente. Qui l’acqua è risorsa vitale, memoria storica e tema di conflitto futuro: dalle sorgenti che da oltre un secolo dissetano Torino, ai ghiacciai che si ritirano, fino ai nuovi rischi legati a frane, valanghe e piene improvvise. Insieme a ricercatori di ARPA Piemonte e Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, ai volontari del monitoraggio glaciologico e ai rifugisti delle Valli di Lanzo, raccontiamo come la scienza aiuti a leggere un ambiente sempre più dinamico – e perché imparare a conoscere il rischio è oggi una forma di adattamento. Una puntata che chiude il viaggio della Carovana, ma apre domande cruciali sul futuro delle terre alte. “Dove il ghiaccio scompare” è un podcast di CIPRA Italia, con il sostegno di Fondazione Cariplo. Testi e voce di Sofia Farina, sound design e musiche originali di Giorgio Tidei.” Ulteriori informazioni: www.cipra.org/it/notizie/dove-il-ghiaccio-scompare

La Carovana dei Ghiacciai arriva sulla Zugspitze, la montagna più alta della Germania e casa dell’ultimo ghiacciaio del Paese, ormai prossimo a scomparire. Con il geoscienziato Michael Krautblatter entriamo nei tunnel del permafrost, dove sensori e strumenti avanguardistici mostrano come la montagna si stia sgretolando dall’interno. Tra laboratori d’alta quota, stazioni meteo storiche, ricerca biologica e progetti idrologici europei, raccontiamo un paesaggio sospeso tra scienza e turismo di massa, dove la fusione del ghiaccio cambia ecosistemi, risorse e identità culturali. “Dove il ghiaccio scompare” è un podcast di CIPRA Italia, con il sostegno di Fondazione Cariplo. Testi e voce di Sofia Farina, sound design e musiche originali di Giorgio Tidei.” Ulteriori informazioni: www.cipra.org/it/notizie/dove-il-ghiaccio-scompare

Nach sieben prägenden Jahren verabschiedet sich Kaspar Schuler als Geschäftsführer von CIPRA International in den wohlverdienten Ruhestand. In dieser abschliessenden Podcast-Episode ziehen wir gemeinsam Bilanz: Wir sprechen über prägende Momente und schwierige Phasen, über Projekte und Politik, über die Alpen als „Knautschzone Europas“, über Idealismus und was ihn in all den Jahren motiviert hat – und darüber, was es braucht, damit CIPRA auch künftig relevant bleibt. Mehr dazu: https://www.cipra.org/de/medienmitteilungen/generationswechsel-bei-cipra-international Foto (c) Caroline Begle, CIPRA International

Nel cuore dell’Ortles-Cevedale, la Carovana dei Ghiacciai incontra Solda e le sue montagne: l’Ortles, il Cevedale e il Gran Zebrù, luoghi simbolici e profondamente segnati dal ritiro accelerato dei ghiacciai. Con le voci di Valter Carbone, Pietro Bruschi, Marco Giardino, Guido Secchieri, Roberta Rosan e Irene Delfanti raccontiamo monitoraggio, instabilità, nuovi ecosistemi, memoria glaciale e relazione emotiva con un paesaggio che cambia. Una puntata che intreccia scienza, storia alpinistica, sicurezza e attivazione personale. “Dove il ghiaccio scompare” è un podcast di CIPRA Italia, con il sostegno di Fondazione Cariplo. Testi e voce di Sofia Farina, sound design e musiche originali di Giorgio Tidei.” Ulteriori informazioni: www.cipra.org/it/notizie/dove-il-ghiaccio-scompare

Nel cuore della Valmalenco, la Carovana dei Ghiacciai raggiunge il Ventina: un ghiacciaio in forte sofferenza, che perde decine di metri ogni anno e mostra segni evidenti della degradazione del permafrost. Con Marco Giardino, Mattia Gussoni, Barbara Meggetto e il rifugista Oreste Renatti raccontiamo instabilità, rischio, energia, acqua e vita quotidiana in quota. Una puntata che intreccia scienza, storia, emozione e scelte di adattamento, dal crollo improvviso in parete all’alluvione del 2023, fino ai cambiamenti nella gestione dei rifugi e nella frequentazione della montagna. “Dove il ghiaccio scompare” è un podcast di CIPRA Italia, con il sostegno di Fondazione Cariplo. Testi e voce di Sofia Farina, sound design e musiche originali di Giorgio Tidei. Ulteriori informazioni: https://www.cipra.org/it/notizie/dove-il-ghiaccio-scompare

Befähigen statt lähmen. Inspirieren statt erstarren. Das Projekt «CultureAlps: connect, share, act» bringt Organisationen aus den Bereichen Kunst, Kultur und Klimaschutz zusammen, um neue Formate zu entwerfen, die planetaren Krisen verständlicher und greifbarer zu machen. In dieser Folge besuchen wir die Gemeinschaftsakademie La Foresta, die inspirierende und auch unkonventionelle Wege geht, um gemeinsam das Leben im italienischen Vallagarinatal sozial- und umweltgerechter zu gestalten. Weitere Informationen zum Projekt: www.cipra.org/de/projekte/culturealps Moderation und Redaktion: Anna Planitzer Musik (cc) Blue dot Sessions - Lumber down Foto: CIPRA International