Be part of the Global Mountain Network
Member organisations become part of a global organisation recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). UIAA member associations are united by their passion for climbing and mountaineering and in their commitment to improving all aspects of the sport including health, equipment, safety, training, competition climbing, access and mountain protection.
More specifically, member federations gain the following privileges:
- Becoming part of the world’s premiere mountaineering/climbing network (close to four million members)
- Exchange best practices with other federations
- Ensure your voice is heard on a global scale
- Benefit from the wide reach of the UIAA’s advocacy and partnerships (IOC, UNEP, IUCN, Grid-Arendal, ICIMOD, ISMM, WMS, ICAR, accredited laboratories, climbing gear and equipment manufacturers, UNESCO…)
- Create partnership directly with other UIAA members (trainings, exchanges, expeditions, youth programmes…)
Support the Creation and Development of International Standards:
- Participation in the development of international standards
as part of the UIAA Safety Label, setting the highest threshold for climbing and mountaineering equipment - Participate in the development of international sustainability charters
engage with the climbing community to promote these standards, through conservation initiatives, awareness campaigns and research projects aimed at preserving mountain ecosystems - Offer expertise and health advice
through peer-reviewed publications and medical recommendations for mountain users - Contribute to UIAA statements
and publications that help shape policy in climbing and mountaineering - Nominate delegates to sit on UIAA Commissions
that work year-round on the follow topics: access, anti-doping, ice climbing , legal, medical, mountaineering, mountain protection, safety, training and youth. All Commissions offer a fundamental service to the global climbing and mountaineering community bringing together experts in their respective fields
Develop the Skills of Your Association and Membership:
- Eligibility for subsidised access to the UIAA Mountain Qualification Labels
for leaders and instructors in climbing and mountaineering - Access to resources
exclusive information and tailor-made training - Opportunity to access best practices created by UIAA Commissions
and UIAA member associations
Take part in international level climbing and mountaineering events
Participation for your members to take part in international-level events
- General Assemblies
- International sports conferences
- Mountain medicine courses
- Safety equipment sessions
- Training programmes
- Youth camps
- Bolting events
- Commission meetings
Pathway programmes in the UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour
- Register athletes to compete
in UIAA Ice Climbing Competitions/UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour - Exciting and fast-growing
competitions throughout the world - Join a unique community
of athletes, coaches, judges, route-setters - Host a World Cup or continental championship
and benefit from a network of competition venues, from traditional venues in mountain settings to structures in major cities
First-hand access and distribution of UIAA publications
Support the creation and translation of UIAA publications as well as having exclusive access to a number of documents. Furthermore, the UIAA makes a significant portion of its documents available in the native language of its members.
- Alpine Handbook
- Medical recommendations
- Bolting and Safety recommendations
- Safety and medical advice videos
Communication & awards
Benefit from the UIAA’s international communication network:
- Member projects
profiled in quarterly global newsletter - Share your news
and projects to gain international exposure through the UIAA’s many different distribution services (website, social media, newsletters, podcasts, Annual Report) - Connect with other UIAA member associations
as part of the UIAA family - Receive the UIAA toolkit
to help promote your affiliation with the UIAA to attract new members - Option to apply as a UIAA member
for a number of UIAA awards. These often have significant media exposure as well as financial prizes.
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