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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

3 days ago

In the run-up to the #MilanoCortina 2026 Winter Olympics we have joined forces with CIPRA International, #protectourwinters Italy and #clubarcalpin and will publish every other day a statement from either a national chapter or the international organisation. 1️⃣ ... See MoreSee Less

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Mountain Wilderness International

1 week ago

Nepal is scrapping its $4,000 waste‑deposit scheme for Everest climbers after 11 years, saying it failed to reduce rubbish on the mountain. Climbers were supposed to return 8kg of waste to get their deposit back, but with an estimated 50 tonnes still on Everest, authorities say the system produced no meaningful results. ... See MoreSee Less

Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme

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Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.

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1 week ago

In 2024, Italy filed a case with the European Court of Justice challenging Tyrol’s restrictions on freight transport over the Brenner Pass. The ECJ ruling, expected in 2026, will inevitably influence how other Alpine transit corridors are managed. It must not be allowed to set a precedent that undermines the progress made toward people‑ and environment‑friendly traffic regulation.67 NGOs, led by CIPRA International, have signed the letter below, urging firm measures to address the growing traffic pressures in the Alpine region.⬇️Because people and the environment matter. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Check out Mountain Wilderness Pakistan's new subsite with its recent press release on the rock climbing and environmental stewardship training held in Swat in December!Link in first comment ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Mountain Wilderness International

3 weeks ago

"The researchers on the new paper focused on elevation-dependent variations in precipitation and surface albedo — the brightness of the landscape — in addition to updating air temperature trends over time for mountain ranges across the globe. The authors also highlight humidity, wind, aerosols and radiation as understudied components of the mountain climate system." ... See MoreSee Less

Mountains as water towers: New research highlights warming differences between high and low elevations

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MSU assistant professor John Knowles was part of a global research team that explored the impacts of elevation-dependent warming on mountain ecosystems.

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Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·

31 Dec

Mountain Wilderness wishes you all...

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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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Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·

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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