March 20, 2023
The story of Abbot Pass Hut, a national historic site in Canada lost to climate change, was presented at the most recent UIAA General Assembly by Fran...
2020-2021 UIAA
Mountain Protection Award
Welcome to the showcase area for the 2020-2021 UIAA Mountain Protection Award. All nominated projects will be available to view in this area.
The Award is partnered by Swiss luxury brand Bally.
Key dates
Achieved / End of June / Nominated Projects Revealed
Achieved / September / Promotion of 24 nominated projects on UIAA platforms
Best New Initiative Announced / 19 November / Zéro Déchet Mont Blanc (France)
Runner-Up Announced / 26 November / MacGillycuddy Reeks European Innovation Partnership Project (Ireland)
Award Winner Announced / 3 December (Webinar) / Fondation Grand Paradis (Italy)
UIAA Mountain Protection Award News
February 28, 2023The following assets are available to support promotion of the 2023 UIAA Mountain Protection Award. The full suite of assets can be downloaded here. A...
February 28, 2023Created in 2013, the UIAA Mountain Protection Award celebrates its landmark ten-year anniversary in 2023. Across its past nine editions, the MPA has s...
February 13, 2023The Bally Peak Outlook Foundation (BPOF) is the main partner of the UIAA’s flagship sustainability project – the Mountain Protection Award (MP...
Project Showcase. 2020-2021 UIAA Mountain Protection Award
MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD –
PAST WINNERS
Overall Winner:
Fondation Grand Paradis
Overall Winner:
Swiss Alpine Club
Overall Winner:
Community Action Nepal
Overall Winner
Mount Everest Biogas Project
Overall Winner
Mountain Wilderness France
Overall Winner
KTK Belt Studio
Overall Winner
Pamir Horse Adventure
Overall Winner
Menz-Guassa Community Conservation Area
MOUNTAIN PROTECTION VIDEOS
Presentation 2020-2021
UIAA Mountain Protection Award
Overall Winner
Mountain Network Series Webinar
Winner 2020-21
Fondation Grand Paradis
(Italy)
Best New Initiative 2020-21
Zero Dechet Mont Blanc
(France)
PROJECT SPONSOR
Bally and the UIAA
The partnership between the UIAA and Bally was announced at the 2019 UIAA General Assembly. The 2020-21 and 2022 UIAA MPAs will be partnered by Bally.
Bally Peak Outlook Foundation
The Bally Peak Outlook Foundation was established in 2020, demonstrating the Swiss luxury brand’s long-term commitment to mountain preservation. With a mission to safeguard fragile alpine environments from the adverse effects of global warming and excessive outdoor tourism, the Bally Peak Outlook Foundation aims to raise awareness around the issues threatening the future of these extreme landscapes and empowering local communities and reputable, on-the-ground partners to drive positive and sustainable change. To learn more, visit Bally.com/peakoutlook
About Bally
Bally is a Swiss luxury brand established in 1851, with a rich heritage in shoemaking, and a longstanding relationship to architecture, arts and the environment. Today, the brand offers unique designs across shoes, accessories and ready-to-wear, driven by a dedication to craftsmanship and a contemporary aesthetic. Bally has over 300 retail stores and 500 multi-brand points of sale that span across 66 countries worldwide, including a global e-commerce platform serving 34 countries. For more information, please visit Bally.com