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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 expresses its deepest condolences for the passing of Maurizio SellaMountain Wilderness would like to express its sincere and deepest condolences to Pietro Sella and his entire family for the passing of Maurizio Sella, our true friend.We join in mourning a man of immense moral value, gifted with acute and intelligent foresight and a broad and generous vision of the future. He was a staunch supporter of the need to protect the “voice” of the mountains, to which he devoted his attention, respect and lucid and passionate commitment.We will never forget that our association of mountaineers and environmentalists was born out of his will and trust. His closeness and unwavering support will continue to light the way for Mountain Wilderness and guide our future actions.Pietro and his family have the heartfelt embrace of the entire Mountain Wilderness team." ... See MoreSee Less

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On Dec 11, Mountain Wilderness International is celebrating International Mountain Day with an online event titled: "Glaciers: A Story Worth Preserving", featuring guest speakers working on glacier-related projects, from scientific research to artistic exploration, as well as from national chapters of MW. The webinar is part of the Reading Mountains Festival organised every year by the Alpine Convention, under the aegis of FAO.Please register on eventbrite to join. Link in comments. #IMD2025 #iygp #mountainsmatter #shrinkingglaciers Mountain Wilderness DeutschlandMountain Wilderness PakistanMountain Wilderness CatalunyaMountain Wilderness EspañaMountain Wilderness CHMountain Wilderness FranceMountain Wilderness ItaliaMountain Wilderness DRCongo ... See MoreSee Less

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The Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee met with the Citizens Collective #JO2030 last week, and the United Nations' monitoring body criticised the lack of transparency in the planning process, deemed their appeals admissible and ruled that France "will have five months from the date of written notification to present additional arguments". ... See MoreSee Less

UN body to examine 2030 Games' transparency

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France's prestigious second turn at hosting the Olympics in a decade has hit a snag, as the country has been summoned to justify itself in the name of...

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For centuries Til, the remotest of three villages in the Limi valley on the Tibetan border, has weathered epidemics, natural disasters and geopolitical upheavals while preserving a rich cultural heritage. But the uncertainty brought by the changing climate may be the death of it. ... See MoreSee Less

This Nepal village has survived for 1,000 years. Now recurring floods threaten its future

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Til, the remotest of three villages in the Limi valley on the Tibetan border, was already wrestling with a dwindling population but a series of natural disasters has led many to consider where their f...

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Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·

24 Nov

On Dec 11, we are celebrating International Mountain Day with an online event: "Glaciers: A Story Worth Preserving". The webinar is part of the Reading Mountains Festival organised by the Alpine Convention, under the aegis of FAO. Please register to join:
https://www.eventbrite.it/e/glaciers-a-story-worth-preserving-tickets-1975221795562

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World Meteorological Organization @wmo ·

22 Nov

🏔️ Glaciers lost 450 gigatons of water in 2024.

This is enough to form a block of ice 7 km tall, 7 km wide, and 7 km deep or to fill 180 million Olympic swimming pools.

Help us amplify #Glaciers2025: we need urgent climate action now.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4ivRNPc

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23 Nov

The Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee met with Citizens Collective #JO2030 last week. The UN monitoring body criticised the lack of transparency, deemed their appeals admissible & ruled that France "will have 5 months to present additional arguments"

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19 Nov

For centuries Til, in the Limi valley on the Tibetan border, has weathered epidemics, natural disasters and geopolitical upheavals while preserving a rich cultural heritage. But the uncertainty brought by the changing climate may be the death of it. #Nepal

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17 Nov

Saúl, a Quechua-speaking mountain guide, farmer and father who lives in the Andean highlands, was the lead plaintiff in a landmark climate lawsuit against the German energy firm RWE.

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