In the TranStat project, the ski resorts selected were not selected solely on the basis of their physical characteristics (typically their altitude and the possible impact of a lack of snow), or their ski areas, but more generally on the basis of their vulnerability...
Would you like to know about the goals and outputs of the FRACTAL project? Would you like to know more about the project partners? Are you curious about what has been done in the summer, what we are doing now and some news about what's next? The first issue of the...
On Friday 11 October 2023, the "Cool*alps" user forum took place at the Progress Group in Brixen. Progress is a KlimaHaus partner. Experts from the industry were invited to give presentations on the topic of thermal building component activation (BTA). Among the...
The pilot activity will involve institutional actors, mentor companies, local networks and actors who can facilitate dialogue between different entities (such as universities, research centers and development and promotional actors). The main purpose of the pilot...
In line with recent developments in the European policy framework, the PlanToConnect project is developing an “Alpine Planning Strategy for Ecological Connectivity” that promotes multifunctional Green and Blue Infrastructure networks (GBI) and Nature-based Solutions...
Hydrogen is making rapid strides in France. As a sustainable energy carrier, it has attracted attention from governments, businesses, and the public as a viable substitute for conventional energy resources. In this article, we delve into the present status of...
The Austrian Academy of Sciences is TranStat’s Austrian Project Partner leading the work package “Stakeholder-driven Transition Method”. Listen to three researchers of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Mountain Reasearch talking about the TranStat Project, the...
3 new deliverables have been produced by the Alpine Space SmartCommUnity partherhip that intertwine the project work in different aspects of integration to produce set project outputs. Report on the expansion of the Smart Villages platform Report and Guidelines on...
The second SmartAlps webinar on “Coworking spaces in the alps – an experience exchange.” has been organized by the SmartCommunity partner Swiss center for mountain regions www.sab.ch and took place on the 31st of October 2023. The seminar dealt with questions like...
On Saturday morning 25 really motivated people were with us at Maso Pacomio, in Fiavé - Valle delle Giudicarie (TN- Italy). An amazing landscape frames the first FRACTAL workshop in Italy. We worked with enthusiasm with an incredibly friendly and active group of...
The 2nd edition of the bi-annual newsletter of AMETHyST project is out. You are welcome to read it. You will find a lot of news, events, findings, key points and first 2 results in it. AMETHyST is an Interreg Alpine Space project that supports the deployment of local...
The primary school in Hallwang, a hybrid building, Knoll Logistik, a solid building and the Auenwerkstatt, a wooden building - all 3 buildings are component activated. Thanks to Peter Horner and Harald Kuster for the exciting insights into heating and cooling...
The consumption of the construction industry in figures is impressive: more than 50 percent of existing CO2 emissions, up to 50 percent of energy consumption, use of up to 50 percent of existing raw materials and 50 to 60 percent of waste (Germany-wide). This was...
The AlpSatellites project, dedicated to uncovering the potential of remote work in alpine and rural areas, continues to progress. After completing a phase of extensive quantitative research with stakeholders, the findings have shed light on the dynamic realm of remote...
Authors: Jan Schmieder and Kathrin Schwab (AlpS) In TranStat's Living Labs (LL) SNA is applied to identify and analyse relevant stakeholders for transition towards more sustainable forms of tourism and their interactions. SNA is a quantitative and qualitative research...
It’s getting serious and promising! The Cervino project partners have managed to collect enough data and users to start the evaluation process of the data platform. And since there is always room for improvement, the project partners are currently discussing user...
In a world where the climate's unpredictability keeps us on our toes, facing the intricate web of challenges posed by extreme weather events becomes a shared endeavor. The X-RISK-CC project, in collaboration with 10 partners from six Alpine Space countries, is leading...
Author: Maruša Goluža, ZRC SAZU Living Labs as a core research unit in the TranStat project Living Labs are central to the TranStat project's research endeavours, serving as dynamic hubs for testing and refining innovative sustainable practises in alpine mountain...
Bolzano, September 28, 2023 A groundbreaking meeting recently took place in the presence of leading South Tyrol organizations, including the Laimburg Research Center, University of Bolzano, South Tyrolean Farmers' Association, EURAC, HDS, Fraunhofer Italia, South...
According to Jan von der Lancken from Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency, Cradle to Cradle is first and foremost a design framework. Their job is to help companies apply this framework effectively. How they achieve this, Mr von der Lancken explained...
Peter Niederer from the Swiss Center for Mountain Regions www.sab.ch presented the Interreg Alpine Space SmartCommUnity project in a panel on « the governance of fuzzy territories» organised by Regione Lombardia during the EWRC 2023 in Brussels...
I-SWAMP recently hosted a successful seminar on Alpine wetlands, which drew the attention of teachers and educators dedicated to environmental conservation. The seminar, held at the Lucio Susmel Centre for Alpine Environment Studies (University of Padova - TESAF...
The Austrian Institute of Ecology took part in the discussions, focusing on food waste prevention and collaborations among food value-chain actors during Die Tafel Österreich's 1st Zukunftsdialog. This event, which marked the organization's 25th anniversary, brought...
INRAE-LESSEM and the University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA) participated and presented the TranStat project at two important events that were held in August and October 2023. Here is a short summary of the two activities that supported and disseminated the Interreg Alpine...
On 11th and 12th of October, project partners from H2MA project - Green Hydrogen Mobility for Alpine Region Transportation, gathered in Torino, Italy. Their meeting was dedicated especially to interactive workshop - organisational and thematic guidelines for the joint...
Etienne Vienot from AURA-EE presented the EU project AMETHyST, which aims to use local alpine ecosystems to promote green hydrogen. Michael Polzinger from HyPa Clustermanagement presented the hydrogen strategy of the province of Tyrol, while Nikolaus Fleischhacker...
Today, October 12, 2023. We find ourselves in the midst of autumn, a season where the warm hues of the mountainside forests create a vibrant contrast with the icy whiteness of the first snow glistening on the peaks. But that's not the case. As I review the weather...
(Find the complete article, with figures here) Climate change is a global phenomenon, whose local scale impacts have specific characteristics that depend on the geographical area taken into account. Many efforts have been undertaken by the scientific community to...
Super regional exchange refers to the joint efforts of neighboring or geographically connected tourism destinations to address common challenges and seize on shared opportunities. This collaboration goes beyond traditional partnerships and involves a higher level of...
Welcome to the second edition of the ADAPTNOW Newsletter. In these pages we would like to introduce you to our project pilot areas, implemented activities and some of our news. This newsletter contributes to the commitment towards a more...
