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Fedchenko Glacier, 1982 — 1982 expedition to Tartu Ülikool. Courtesy of Jaan Künnap

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“Mountain wilderness” refers to any pristine, untouched mountain environment, where anyone can experience vast open spaces, silence, solitude, nature. “The value of wilderness therefore lies above all in its potential to stimulate a creative relationship between civilised man and the natural environment. It is the degree of authenticity of this relationship that gives a non-ephemeral meaning to adventure.”

This definition dates back to 1987, when the Biella theses, our manifesto, were written. They marked the birth of Mountain Wilderness.

Mountain Wilderness International (MWI) is the umbrella organisation of the national chapters of Mountain Wilderness. It facilitates communication and exchange among national chapters, coordinates and organises international projects and actions and officially represents the organisation in its relations with governments, authorities, international institutions and non-governmental organisations.

If you share our ideas and you wish to help us, please join a national chapter. Mountain Wilderness has chapters in a dozen countries.

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Mountain Wilderness International

6 days ago

"A long-running experiment in Colorado provides an ‘alarming’ view of how rapidly unchecked global heating could transform fragile ecosystems" ... See MoreSee Less

Rise of the shrubs: what happened when scientists heated a Rocky Mountain wildlife meadow by 2C?

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A long-running experiment in Colorado provides an ‘alarming’ view of how rapidly unchecked global heating could transform fragile ecosystems

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Mountain Wilderness International

2 weeks ago

Happy World Day for Glaciers!The World Day for Glaciers, celebrated on March 21 each year, is an annual UN-recognized day aimed at highlighting the urgent need to protect glaciers. Initiated in 2025 during the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation 2025, this day raises awareness regarding the accelerating retreat of glaciers due to climate change and their critical role in supplying freshwater to over two billion people.This yUNESCONESCO celebrated the World Day for Glaciers and the World Water Day at its Headquarters in Paris on 18-19 March, closing the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation 2025, co-led by UNESCO and WMO, and launching the new Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences.Our Vice Sabine RentschlerRentschler, in char#shrinkingglaciersngGlaciers project, took part in the event and will update us soon! Sta#worlddayforglaciersorglaciers ... See MoreSee Less

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Mountain Wilderness International

2 weeks ago

"Scientists are warning that glaciers in the Austrian Alps are not just shrinking, but are disintegrating, because of climate change." ... See MoreSee Less

Austrian glaciers disintegrating due to climate change, say scientists

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Scientists say nearly all of the significant glaciers in the Austrian Alps have shrunk.

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Mountain Wilderness International

3 weeks ago

Kurt Diemberger, renowned Austrian #mountaineer, high-altitude #filmmaker and #photographer, #author of several books, recipient of the 2013 Piolet d’Or Lifetime Achievement, founding father, International Guarantor and Honorary President of Mountain Wilderness International turns 94!A very happy birthday to a living legend of mountaineering!You can read his bio on our website, under International Guarantors here: www.mountainwilderness.org/.../kurt-diemberger/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Mountain Wilderness International

3 weeks ago

"Glaciers around the world are retreating at unprecedented rates. As the ice pulls back, entirely new landscapes are emerging in its wake. These recently deglaciated areas are among the youngest ecosystems on Earth – dynamic, rapidly evolving, and full of unanswered scientific questions."The BeyondIceFutures project is funded by the Mountain Research Initiative and "invites scientists working in proglacial and recently deglaciated environments to help shape the future narratives of these changing regions by participating in a short global survey." Link to the survey in first comment. Deadline is March 31st. ... See MoreSee Less

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Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·

31 Dec

Mountain Wilderness wishes you all...

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Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·

30 Dec

A few weeks ago, the third report on the Winter Olympics 2026 was released by the NGO network Open Olympics 2026. The text is only available in Italian, but here is a brief summary in English ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#MilanoCortina2026

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24 Dec

Whether you are celebrating or not, whether you are on top of a mountain or in a crowded city, we would like to thank all mountain lovers who have followed and supported us again this year in our fight in defence of the mountains. Happy Holidays to all of you!

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Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·

22 Dec

Want to know more about the webinar we held on #IMD2025 entitled "Glaciers: A Story Worth Preserving"?
While waiting for the video recording - to be published soon - read the article below!
It provides a brief summary and interesting insights #IYGP

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Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·

5 Dec

A first glimpse of what our event
"Glaciers: A Story Worth Preserving"
for #InternationalMountainDay 2025 will be like...
Next week, celebrate #IMD2025 with us!
To register, follow link below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#mountainsmatter #shrinkingglaciers

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