A general assembly at the heart of the Dolomites
On Saturday 6 June, Mountain Wilderness International held its annual general assembly – this year an in-person, elective event – in Auronzo …
Thousands block Austria’s Brenner motorway to protest rising traffic noise and pollution
On Saturday 30 May, a protest against noise and pollution blocked one of Europe’s most important highways connecting Germany and Italy. Several …
The Democratic Republic of Congo now has its own Mountain Wilderness association
The Democratic Republic of Congo now has its own Mountain Wilderness chapter, joining other countries such as France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, …
Why protect the Pyrenean mountains and the Canal Roya valley?
The following paper was written in Spanish for the Canal Roya 2026 Pyrenean Congress held on 17-19 April 2026, in Jaca (Spain). …
The future of the Girose Glacier
By Mathieu Crétet The Girose Glacier lies at the foot of La Meije, the iconic peak of the Écrins Massif. Its breathtaking …
A campaign against off-road driving in the Icelandic Highlands
by Hugues Thiebault Ökum slóðann (Let’s Drive the Trail) is a new campaign launched in Iceland to raise awareness and protect the …
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 …
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 …
“Girls in Action” on tour
On the eve of International Women’s Day, Mountain Wilderness Italy, Region Lazio, organised a public meeting in Rome to illustrate the initiatives …
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 …