Protected areas in Italy: progress and setbacks
The EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 (COM(2020) 380 final) aims to protect at least 30% of EU’s land area and 30% of …
The Decline of Sheep and Goat Farming in the EU: A Win for Mountain Ecosystems?
by Hugues Thiebault The European Union (EU) is witnessing a steady decline in sheep and goat farming, a trend confirmed by recent …
Uphill and effortless
Heliskiing and the more recent practice of helibiking, while thrilling for adventure enthusiasts, pose significant environmental challenges that cannot be ignored. These …
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics candidature file vs reality
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, initially welcomed as an opportunity to relaunch tourism and the economy of the area while respecting …
Towards a Just Twin Transition? The European Critical Raw Materials Act
The European Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) entered into force on 23 May 2024 with the aim of strengthening EU’s critical raw materials …
The Vallter 2000 cable car project in Catalonia’s Eastern Pyrenees
By Antoine Glory Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya or FGC, Catalonia’s public railway company, is spearheading the planning of a new …
Shrinking glaciers and Mountain Wilderness
by Richard Goedeke We have images of the former might and splendour of the glaciers before our eyes and in our hearts. …
Milano Cortina 2026. The most (un)sustainable Olympic Games ever
Milano Cortina 2026, the most sustainable Olympics ever, with net zero-cost to Italy’s taxpayers! Guess what, the bill has already risen to …
Protected areas and the ski industry: The Natura 2000 site “Cime Bianche”
Located in the Aosta Valley, the Cime Bianche valley is one of the few remaining pristine areas in Italy’s Western Alps but …
Protect the Andes Cordillera!
There is growing concern in San Fabián, Ñuble Region, Chile. The real estate company Genau Green is parcelling up the cordillera, fragmenting …