Alps4GreenC is proud to announce the successful completion of our crowdsourcing campaign, engaging stakeholders across Austria, Slovenia, and Italy 🍀. Through careful evaluation and practical testing, we're unlocking the potential of biomass residues for sustainable...
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Alps4GreenC Project Concludes Final Conference in Austria, Showcasing Advances in Circular Economy
Wieselburg, Austria - February 29, 2024 The Alps4GreenC project wrapped up its final conference in Wieselburg, Austria, highlighting significant progress in using green carbon sustainably across Europe. Hosted by BEST GmbH and organized by BioBASE_GmbH, the event...
Exploring Climate Change: Insights from the Workshop at Rogla Mountain resort.
Author: Nina Kobal, Development agency for Upper Gorenjska Against the backdrop of the beautiful forests of the Rogla Mountain resort, a workshop was held to delve into the complex structure of climate change and its impact on various areas of human activity....
Workshop report: Ecological connectivity and spatial planning – From concepts to implementation
On 27 and 28 November 2023, the AlpPlan network and the Interreg Alpine Space project PlanToConnect jointly hosted the hybrid workshop “Ecological connectivity and spatial planning: From concepts to implementation”, which was the first public event of the new format...
Learning from Vaia: Insights from the first X-RISK-CC Workshop in Trento
Taking stock of the experience gained during the management of the Vaia storm-related emergency, from prevention to recovery, this was the purpose of the first workshop of the X-RISK-CC project held on December 14th morning in Predazzo (Fiemme Valley), at the seat of...
FRACTAL- Brochure
Finally...the first FRACTAL brochure to introduce GIs and how are linked to ecosystem services, ecosystems and human well-being is ready! HERE in German and HERE in Italian or also HERE in Slovenian You can also have a look HERE in English
“There is no waste, only unsold product.” Interview with Jaka Jelenc, Lead LCA expert in the ESG department of Danfoss Climate Solutions segment and a green transformation enthusiast.
Jaka Jelenc is a chemical engineer working on sustainable development and circular economy. His special focus is the implementation of the LCA approach and sustainable practices. He is a Lead LCA expert in the ESG department of Danfoss Climate Solutions segment. Due...
I-SWAMP seminar for Italian-speaking stakeholders was a success (and is now online)
On Friday, February 23rd, a seminar titled "Conoscere e proteggere le zone umide alpine" (Understanding and Protecting Alpine Wetlands) took place. The event was hosted both in-person at the Centro Studi per l'Ambiente Alpino Lucio Susmel in San Vito di Cadore (TESAF,...
AlpSatellites project: Policy guidelines
The Interreg AlpSatellites project aimed to study the current situation in order to promote hybrid work models and establish satellite offices in remote Alpine and rural areas, with the goal of revitalising these regions by attracting professionals, seasonal workers,...
SmartCommUnity project meeting in the Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta
The Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta will host the SmartCommUnity project meeting from 5th to 7th of March. During the meeting, that involves the project Consortium, stakeholders, school youth and members of other European projects, will be addressed the topic of...
Green News from Austria!
On 18 February, an information event on the topic of green infrastructure took place as part of the "2nd Seed and Tuber Exchange". Interested parties obtained exciting information on the topic of improving green infrastructure in cities and their surroundings...
Educating young citizens_FRACTAL Booklet or…Sky and Scrab: a journey in the Alpine ecosystems!!
And finally...the booklet is online! The illustrated book "Sky and Scrab - Special Messengers" is ready for you! The digital version of the book is now available and downloadable HERE with an additional file containing cards and instructions for playing a little game...
Forest EcoValue on “Stories of European Cooperation” magazine
In a testament to its impactful work, Forest EcoValue has earned a spot in the "Stories of European Cooperation" magazine, a series of articles written by young participants in the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) program and published by Interact in collaboration with...
Snow Groomer Innovation: Transitioning from Production to Green Hydrogen Demand
In a groundbreaking initiative led by the AMETHyST Project Partners from APE FVG, a significant step has been taken towards revolutionizing snow grooming technology. The project, based in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, aims to decarbonize the winter tourism sector,...
LL Saint Pierre de Chartreuse Le Planolet and the Coeur de Chartreuse Intermunicipality: INRAE in the midst of an ebullient territory and a ‘in live’ process.
One of France's 2 LLs, the Saint Pierre de Chartreuse-Le Planolet ski resort and its supporting communes, in the heart of the Massif and the Chartreuse Regional Park, is currently living through an important chapter in its history, with a present greatly weakened by...
Beginning the 3rd period of H2MA project: new steps to accomplish
As of the beginning of 2024, we have entered the third period of the H2MA project! In this phase, the primary objective is to implement the outputs of the previous Work Package (WP1) by pilot testing the development of transalpine green H2 routes, advance territorial...
Smart communities for a smart environment in Lower Austria
Travelling exhibition on climate change is one of the awareness activities of Energie- und Umweltagentur Niederösterreich, partner of the Smartcommunity project (smart environment dimension). The travelling exhibition "Climate & Me" makes a stop in Großrußbach and...
The SmartCommUnity project presentation at the Regional Assembly of the Regionalverband Südlicher Oberrehein
The SmartCommunity project and its local implementation in follower test areas were presented at the Regional Assembly of the Regionalverband Südlicher Oberrehein on December 2023: 80 councillors took part in the event that brought the topic of "smart communities" to...
I-SWAMP final webinar is now online!
On February 15th, the final webinar of the I-SWAMP project took place. The event brought together all three partners and provided an opportunity learn about the project's themes, activities, and results achieved over the past year and a half. Giulio Menegus...
Alps4GreenC successfully finished!
Alps4GreenC, an Interreg Project aimed at promoting sustainable utilization of green carbon, has made significant strides in its efforts to convert biomass residues into biochar, thereby reducing environmental impact and fostering a circular economy. Crowd Sourcing...
emlyon business school / Get to know the Partner
Established in 1872 by visionary textile entrepreneurs, emlyon business school is dedicated to providing lifelong education and support for building a fair, solidarity-driven, and environmentally conscious society. With a cutting-edge curriculum, a global mindset, and...
Ready for action! How to use the CERVINO Alpine Energy Data Platform – access, visualize and compare energy data
„To design efficient and effective policies around energy, we need to have some very good ground around the data – to be sure that we agree on what is available today and towards what goal we should try to move on!” Matthieu Denoux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional...
Learning from extreme events: Analysis of storm events in South Tyrolean Pilot Areas
Five years ago, around 2200 hectares of forest in the area around the Karer Pass in South Tyrol (Italy) were damaged by the storm “Vaia”. In the years that followed, around 900,000 cubic metres of damaged timber were processed and damage to roads and infrastructure...
AlpSatellites Project: Cutting-Edge Solutions for Remote Work in the Alps
In response to the ever-evolving landscape of remote work and coworking spaces, partners from France, Italy, and Austria have undertaken the AlpSatellites project, initiated in November 2022 and now nearing its conclusion. These efforts aimed to explore innovative...
Stakeholder Meeting in Slovenia: How can we collaborate better and manage risks in the case of floods and landslides?
On Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, the Development Agency Sora, together with the Slovenian Environment Agency, organized a meeting in Škofja Loka on the topic of better collaboration and risk management in the case of floods and landslides. The event was attended by...
Stakeholder Meeting at Zugspitze: Stakeholder dialogue on extreme weather risk management in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
For the pilot region Garmisch-Partenkirchen, TUM organized a stakeholder meeting at the Environmental Research Station Schneefernerhaus on the Zugspitze on November 28, 2023. The main objectives of the meeting were to exchange with local and regional stakeholders to...
Start of participation process in the Great Walser Valley: workshop with local and regional stakeholders in the UNESCO biosphere reserve
Author: Kathrin Schwab, alpS On January 24th, 2024, actors from the network "Sustainable Tourism Development Great Walser Valley" met at the biosphere park house to pave the participatory way of transition towards sustainable tourism in the region. Main goal of the...
March 12, Research Day / The agenda
March 12th, Lyon: our Research Day is not that far away 💨 We are excited to announce the full agenda for our upcoming event, “The living textile heritage of the Alps,” encompassing talks, engaging roundtables, and a captivating exhibition highlighting the results of...
Release of Second Project Newsletter: Updates from X-RISK-CC Pilot Areas
We are thrilled to announce the release of our second project newsletter! This newsletter serves as a comprehensive update on the progress and activities within the X-RISK-CC project. In this edition, we are pleased to present: Joint English Newsletter Additionally,...
I-SWAMP’s restoration efforts are continuing through the winter season across Austria and Slovenia
I-SWAMP's restoration efforts are continuing through the winter season across various sites in Austria and Slovenia. On January 12th 2024 the Geopark Karavanke/Karawanken, in collaboration with E.C.O., organized a community-driven activity day in Sittersdorf (Austria)...