The important message and content contained in this article is produced by ICIMOD, a unique intergovernmental institution leading the global effort to protect the pulse of the planet - the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) - and the people, resources and culture that define it. The UIAA...
The UIAA is saddened to hear about the recent passing of its former Mountain Protection Commission President Linda McMillan. A delegate from the American Alpine Club (AAC), Linda was an exceptional individual, known for her remarkable contributions as a conservationist and climber. Her passion for mountaineering...
The UIAA Mountain Protection Commission & the Award Assessment Team thank all organisations who submitted applications for the 2023 UIAA Mountain Protection Award. The application period closed on 15 May. This year marks the special tenth edition and anniversary of the Award. Three prizes are on...
The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) is calling for experts with knowledge of a range of topics within sustainable mountain development, in order to support the work of the UIAA and its Mountain Protection Commission. Please note that this article was published in collaboration with...
The following assets are available to support promotion of the 2023 UIAA Mountain Protection Award. The full suite of assets can be downloaded here. Assets include: Official Logos High-resolution photos for media use [gallery columns="4" link="file" size="medium" ids="80660,78958,81566,81638"] Social Media Templates (Visuals & Texts) Photo Gallery of Past MPA Winners 2013-2022 [gallery...
Almost a year on from winning the 2020-21 UIAA Mountain Protection Award, the organisers of the Giroparchi Nature Trail project by Fondation Grand Paradis, have reflected on the progress their project has made since winning the award. This year marked a significant anniversary both for the project and...
The UIAA is delighted to announce that the Establishment of Self-Managed Climbing Parks project by Asociación 7a Escalada, Peru, has been named as the ninth winner of the UIAA Mountain Protection Award (MPA). In doing so it becomes the first project from South America to...
The UIAA is delighted to announce that the Save Rinjani project by Federasi Panjat Tebing Indonesia – FPTI (Federation of Indonesian Climbing Activity) has been named 2022 UIAA Mountain Protection Award (MPA) Best New Initiative. The Best New Initiative is one of three prizes offered as part...
The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – is delighted to reveal the sixteen nominated projects for this year’s UIAA Mountain Protection Award. This year’s Award is particularly significant as it coincides with the United Nations designating 2022 as the International Year of Sustainable Mountain...
Following significant international interest, the application process for the 2022 UIAA Mountain Protection Award (MPA) has now closed. The UIAA thanks all member federations and organisations who submitted projects. All initiatives are now being assessed by the UIAA MPA Assessment Team. Approved projects will be showcased...