🌍✨ November 28th: AlpTextyles joins Day 2 of the IWTO 2024 Wool Round Table 🏔️ We’re thrilled to present our project to the global wool textile industry gathering in Istanbul for this incredible two-day event. Our Cassiano Luminati (Polo Poschiavo), Tobias Chilla (FAU...
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Rogla’s 3rd Workshop
🌲 Rogla's path to sustainability: what to maintain, what to evolve and what to leave behind? Last week TranStat project partners ZRC SAZU and RAGOR held a public visioning workshop in Zreče to explore and design actions to achieve a sustainable future for the mountain...
A-DROP at 6th EUSALP AG6 meeting
On the 27th of November, Mariapina Castelli took part in the 6th EUSALP AG6 meeting where she presented the Interreg Alpine Space project A-DROP as one of the projects contributing to the implementation of the AG6 workplan for 2023-2025.
ASTER’s presentation
GLOBAL CONTEXT Global plastic waste generation more than doubled from 2000 to 2019 to 353 million tonnes. Nearly two-thirds of plastic waste comes from plastics with lifetimes of under five years, with 40% coming from packaging, 12% from consumer goods and 11% from...
Cradle to Cradle Industrial Transformation Roadmap: WOOD AND FURNITURE
We are excited to announce the release of our wood and furniture roadmap! Created in collaboration with SMEs and research institutes of the alpine region, this roadmap illustrates the challenges and requirements of the industry and intends to guide SMEs in their...
Climate ambassadors from high school discuss with the city council: How can we adapt to climate change in Kempten?
Despite heavy snowfall several guests arrived for a workshop on climate adaptation at Hildegardis Gymnasium – a high school in Kempten, which has already strived for systematic climate protection since 2016. Which impacts of climate change do we expect locally? How...
Recap fireside chat: Circular WEconomy – Impulses from practice and research in the food and textile sector
As part of the European Week for Waste Reduction, fireside chats with two true experts of the field were held at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences on 21.11.2024. The title “Circular WEconomy - Impulses from practice and research in the food and textile...
Developing a Masterplan to Facilitate the Transition of Snow Tourism Destinations in Response to Climate Change
Developing a Masterplan to Facilitate the Transition of Snow Tourism Destinations in Response to Climate Change With increasing disruptions from shifting weather patterns, snow tourism destinations face specific challenges such as lack of snow coverage, shorter snow...
Kick-off Meeting for the HACK-IT-NET Project successfully held in Maribor
On October 23 and 24, 2024, the University Medical Centre Maribor hosted the kick-off meeting of the HACK-IT-NET project. This ambitious initiative, co-funded by the Interreg Alpine Space programme, brings together partners from Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany,...
Symposium +/- 1 °C: In search of a well-tuned architecture
In the framework of the Symposium +/- 1 °C: In Search of a Well-Tuned Architecture, MAO opened a debate on 8 November 2024 with inspiring guests on the importance of the necessary changes in the relationship between the built environment and ecology, and the joint...
Alpine Region as a Circular Economy Model Region
We are thrilled to share that our project partner, Dr. Jernej Pintar, Director of Technology Park Ljubljana, opened the EUSALP panel titled "Could the Alpine Region Become a Circular Economy Model Region?" The event was part of the 9th Annual Forum of EUSALP, hosted...
European Week for Waste Reduction: CEFoodCycle Project Team Meets in Munich to Discuss Sustainable Food Waste Solutions
In November 2024, during the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR), the project team of the Interreg Alpine Space initiative CEFoodCycle convened in Munich to advance discussions on raising awareness about sustainable resources and waste management in the food...
Kickoff meeting in Poschiavo, 12-14 November
From the 12th till the 14th of November the 12 Waterwise partners met in Poschiavo, Switzerland, for the project kickoff meeting. Discussions were held about the project activities, sharing ideas and good practices coming from 7 different countries. The project...
Imagine a community shaping its own future – together! Vals Living Lab
Last Friday, 73 locals and stakeholders from the LivingLab Vals joined forces to develop visions for their municipality across six vital topics: Tourism, Economy & Labour, Education & Culture, Community & Youth, Climate & Environment, and...
DiMark Project Attends 9th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region
On November 14, 2024, members of the DiMark team participated in the 9th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP), hosted by the Slovenian Presidency at Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia. This event is a central gathering for policymakers, experts, and...
Insect Bioconversion Training in Slovenia: Practical Demonstration of New Solutions for Circular Food Systems!
In early November, the CEFOODCycle project, in collaboration with the Slovenian national EIP ŽUŽ project, conducted an interactive educational workshop. The workshop explored opportunities and viable systems for insect bioconversion. Over 40 participants attended the...
New Research position for project DiMark
New Research position at FEM The position is within the project DiMark (Transnational Network for Linking Digital Earth Observation to Freshwater Markers for Better Understanding of Water-connected Climate Change Adaptation and Risk Prevention in Alpine Region), an...
Future Forward: The Industry 5.0 Transformation Survey
"Future Forward: The Industry 5.0 Transformation Survey for Mechatronics, Automotive & Bioeconomy Leaders" we invite you to participate in a brief survey assessing readiness, challenges, and opportunities for SMEs in the Mechatronics, Automotive, and Bioeconomy...
DiMark was Featured in the Cluster Eau Seminar with ALGA Interreg Project
The DiMark project was recently highlighted alongside the ALGA Interreg project during a seminar organized by Cluster Eau in partnership with the European Space Agency. The event, held on November 7, 2024, provided a platform for knowledge exchange on the themes of...
Test Areas in the Communauté de communes des Baronnies en Drôme Provençale and the Communauté de communes du Guillestrois-Queyras
During the study visit organised in September, the French SmartCommunity partner ADRETS and its test areas, the Communauté de communes des Baronnies en Drôme Provençale and the Communauté de communes du Guillestrois-Queyras, had the opportunity to present their...
EUSALP ANNUAL FORUM AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
https://alpine-region.eu/news/detail/9th-general-assembly-and-annual-forum-2024
CEFoodCycle at the CIRCULAZE by CURAZE Conference: Showcasing Circular Economy Innovations
Last week, we had the privilege of attending the CIRCULAZE by CURAZE Conference in Munich, a dynamic event dedicated to advancing the circular economy. The conference gathered inspiring presentations, thought-provoking insights, and valuable discussions on the...
Apollo @ the EUSALP Forum
The Apollo project, represented by its partners Municipality of Saluzzo, FHV - Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences and Municipality of Novo Mesto, actively participated to 2024 EUSALP annual forum in Brdo, Slovenia. The event marked the handover of the...
Paving the Way for a Hydrogen-Powered Future in the Alps – The Midterm-Conference of AMETHyST Project
Trento, October 16, 2024 – The AMETHyST Project’s mid-term conference, "Hydrogen for the Future of the Alps," brought together local and European leaders, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the critical role of hydrogen in advancing a sustainable energy...
BEYONDSNOW PHOTO CONTEST
Welcome to the BeyondSnow Photo Contest! We invite you to join this inspiring initiative aimed at capturing the transformation of life in the Alpine region as it adapts to the challenges of climate change. Whether you are a professional photographer, an amateur, or...
Visioning Workshop in Kranjska Gora Charts a Sustainable Future for Tourism
In the scenic village of Kranjska Gora, key stakeholders gathered for the third Desirable Futures Workshop, part of the Living Labs series. This collaborative visioning event aimed to reimagine the future of tourism in Kranjska Gora with a focus on ski resort,...
BAUHALPS Kick-Off in Venice: Partnering for a Circular Future in the Alpine Region
The BAUHALPS Project Kick-Off Meeting in Venice: Paving the Way for a Greener Building Sector in the Alpine Region The BAUHALPS project, launched under the Alpine Space Program, held its first project meeting on November 4-5, 2024, in Venice-Mestre at Fondazione Forte...
Webinar SmartAlps « Digital communication platforms for municipalities – an exchange of expériences »
Communication between municipalities and citizens has evolved! Traditional channels like local gazettes and notice boards are no longer enough, and even a website can't fully foster engagement and exchange. So, how can municipalities ensure real involvement in...
Welcome, WOOLSHED!
🌱 Exciting new beginnings with WOOLSHED! ▶ Yesterday, we were in Venice for WOOLSHED’s kick-off meeting. The forward-thinking project seeks to transform coarse wool —often discarded at high costs— into a valuable resource. As hashtag#AlpTextyles will be an observer...
Discover Our Key Lakes: Lake Bled
Have you heard of the iconic Slovenian Lake Bled? Although Lake Bled is a very small Alpine lake (1,5 km2) it is a national icon and the most important Slovenian lake for tourism. Celebrated for its stunning island, Lake Bled has seen rising environmental pressures...