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Presidency Team

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Gabriella Suzanne VANZAN - President Italy
Jordi QUERA - Vice PresidentCatalonia
Sabine RENTSCHLER - Vice PresidentGermany
Hugues THIEBAULT - Vice PresidentFrance
Gloria SOLINI - Secretary General Italy
Susanna GONELLA - Treasurer Italy

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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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Nunapitchuk is just one of 144 Native villages in Alaska that will need to relocate because of infrastructure damage caused by the climate crisis... ... See MoreSee Less

The ground is swallowing homes in this Native village in Alaska. Residents have no choice but to move

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The climate crisis is causing the permafrost to melt in Alaska, forcing the village of Nunapitchuk to relocate
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2 weeks ago

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In a historic first, a United Nations monitoring body will hear concerns raised by citizens regarding the environmental implications of the Olympic Games. The hearing before the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee, set for November 18 at the United Nations Palace in Geneva, will focus on issues of “environmental democracy” linked to the planning of the 2030 Olympic Games. ... See MoreSee Less

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Don't miss Mountain Wilderness Deutschland's "WILDE WUNDER" (WILD WONDERS)!To mark its 25th jubilee, MW Germany has collected some "wonder"-ful examples of how their campaigns have successfully protected unspoilt nature as well as of mountain wilderness areas they are still fighting for. And in the final section, you can read success stories from other national chapters of MW.Happy 25th anniversary, MW Germany!(For additional details, see their website!) ... See MoreSee Less

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We are among the signatories of CIPRA International's open letter to Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Tzitzikostas, urging him and the transport ministers of the eight Alpine countries to take decisive action against the increasing traffic burden in the Alpine region, in view of the European Court of Justice's decision on the case brought by Italy against Tyrol ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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Between northern Spain and southern France, the Pyrenees mountain range contains the last remaining vestiges of colder times, when low temperatures and ice reigned supreme, further strengthening the rock barrier separating Spain from France. These are the southernmost glaciers in Europe and are in the most critical condition due to their rapid melting over the past 20 years caused by climate change...Read our new article by Jesús Revuelto (CryoPyr Research Group) and Borja Antolín Tomás, president of Mountain Wilderness EspañaOur monthly feature on the world's glaciers focuses on Monte Perdido Glacier (link in the article on our website). ... See MoreSee Less

The last glaciers of Southern Europe, the Pyrenees - Mountain Wilderness

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By Jesús Revuelto (CryoPyr Research Group, cryopyr.csic.es/) and Borja Antolín Tomás (President of Mountain Wilderness Spain). Between northern Spain and southern France, the Pyrenees mount...
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mwildernessint Mountain Wilderness International @mwildernessint ·
8 Nov

Snow cover in Italy - where 90% of slopes use artificial snowmaking - has decreased by half in the past 100 years. And even the #IOC has recognised it is a problem that needs tackling. Only 10 countries would still be able to host #WinterOlympics in 2040

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Nunapitchuk is just one of 144 Native villages in Alaska that will need to relocate because of infrastructure damage caused by the climate crisis...

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28 Oct

We support CIPRA International's open letter to Commissioner Tzitzikostas, urging him and the 8 Alpine countries to take steps against the increasing traffic burden in the Alpine region, in view of the ECJ's decision on the case brought by Italy v. Tyrol

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22 Oct

Between Spain & France, the Pyrenees mountain range contains the last remaining vestiges of colder times, when low temperatures & ice reigned supreme... Read our new article & our monthly feature on the world's glaciers. This time it's #MontePerdido's turn

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21 Oct

Witnessing the melting #glaciers...
Thank you to #FazalKhaliq for reporting on the all-women advanced course in environment-friendly #mountaineering we held this year in Pakistan's mountainous districs of Swat and Chitral
#womenempowerment #MountainsMatter

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