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  1. Aug 4

    #106 (en) Trail Running Events in the Alps: Hoo much is too much?

    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

    #106 (en) Trail Running Events in the Alps: Hoo much is too much?

  2. Jun 17

    #105 (de) Betreutes Wohnen: Wie können Menschen im Alter möglichst lange selbstständig wohnen?

    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

    #105 (de) Betreutes Wohnen: Wie können Menschen im Alter möglichst lange selbstständig wohnen?

  3. Jun 12

    #104/3 (en) Rethinking youth migration in the Alps - Episode 3

    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.

    #104/3 (en) Rethinking youth migration in the Alps - Episode 3

  4. Jun 12

    #103 (de) Mehrere Generationen unter einem Dach: Wie gelingt das in der Praxis?

    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

    #103 (de) Mehrere Generationen unter einem Dach: Wie gelingt das in der Praxis?

  5. Apr 13

    #102 (de) Weniger ist mehr: Wie Alpenländer Ressourcen schonen können

    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/

    #102 (de) Weniger ist mehr: Wie Alpenländer Ressourcen schonen können

  6. Mar 12

    #101 (de) Wie wohnen Menschen in einer Alpenregion heute und in Zukunft?

    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/

    #101 (de) Wie wohnen Menschen in einer Alpenregion heute und in Zukunft?

  7. Mar 3

    #100 (en) The Legacy of Milano Cortina 2026

    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

    #100 (en) The Legacy of Milano Cortina 2026

  8. Jan 20

    #94/2 (en) Rethinking youth migration in the Alps - Episode 2

    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.

    #94/2 (en) Rethinking youth migration in the Alps - Episode 2
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