Green Mountain Pioneers

Film screenings

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In the heart of the Alps lies a story of resilience, innovation and collective action against the pressing challenges of our time. “Green Mountain Pioneers”, a documentary directed by sustainability filmmaker Michael Shaw and produced by Sarisher Mann, sustainable finance expert and founder of the Sustainable Alpine Tourism Initiative (SATI), is a beacon of hope and inspiration in the face of climate change.

 

The film highlights the efforts being made in mountain tourism across the Alps. It details the strategies and solutions that aim to combat climate change while promoting the resilience of these fragile ecosystems. A significant part of the documentary focuses on the SATI Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) trek in the summer of 2023. This multi-day, modular trek wasn’t just a hike; it was a journey designed to create a new narrative on sustainability. Through expert-led workshops and immersive outdoor conversations, the trek sought to bridge knowledge networks and interdisciplinary expertise, and cultivate progressive solutions for sustainability and resilience in alpine contexts. One of the “main characters” is the Interreg Alpine Space project ADAPTNOW, which is acting as a catalyst for adaptation strategies in the Alpine region.

What sets Green Mountain Pioneers apart is its diverse ensemble of voices: experts and scientists pushing the boundaries of innovation, communities that share their insights and lead collaborative actions. Supported by key organisations such as the Mountain Research Initiative, Interreg Alpine Space, and Zell am See Kaprun Tourist Board, this film is more than a documentary; it’s a testament to global cooperation and commitment to a sustainable future.

Green Mountain Pioneers is not just a film; it’s a call to action, which encapsulates the collective will to overcome challenges and conveys the idea that when communities, experts and governments come together, they can write a sustainable future amidst the towering peaks of the Alps.

Summer screenings

From 19-31 August 2024, SATI is organising hiking workshops and film screenings of “Green Mountain Pioneers” in several countries across the Alps. All film screening events and day hiking workshops are free to attend. The aim is to have open and inspiring discussions between various stakeholders interested in sustainability topics in mountain regions. More info

  • 19 August 2024, Saalfelden Leogang, Austria. Register
  • 22 August 2024, Engelberg, Switzerland.
  • 23 August 2024, Chamonix, France.
  • 24 August 2024, Vallorcine, France. Register
  • 27 August 2024, Courmayeur, Italy. Register
  • 28-29 August 2024, Courmayeur/Ville des Glaciers, Italy/France.
  • 30-31 August 2024, Pralognan-la-Vanoise, France. Register

 

Past screenings

  • 06 June 2024, Bolzano, Italy. More info
  • 05 June 2024, Ljubljana ,Slovenia. (By invitation only)
  • 10 April 2024, Vienna, Austria. More info
  • 24 March 2024, Chamonix, France.
  • 22 March 2024, Lyon, France.
  • 15 March 2024. Snowdonia, UK. More info
  • 10 March 2024. Fort William, UK. More info
  • 9 March 2024, Aviemore, UK. More info
  • 18 January 2024, Kaprun, Austria. More info
  • December 2023, Dubai. COP28.