June 16, 2022
Following significant international interest, the application process for the 2022 UIAA Mountain Protection Award (MPA) has now closed. The UIAA thank...
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
May 16, 2022The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – has published its 2021 Annual Report. Anybody interested in receiving a printed...
May 06, 2022Skopje, North Macedonia, became the centre of European climbing and mountaineering when hosting the UIAA Spring meetings from 29 April – 3 May. The ...
May 05, 2022Having been associated with the UIAA Mountain Protection Commission since 1997, Joop Spijker’s maximum term as a full member of the Commission came ...
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