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24/03/2020
In UIAA, UIAA Members Covid-19

PUTTING CLIMBING ON HOLD

The following is a statement written by the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) on 23 March. The BMC and mountain rescue teams advise all climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers to stay in their home area and put all climbing and hill walking on hold. Last week, the government advice was ambiguous, and over the weekend thousands of people headed to the hills, mountains and coasts of the UK. Today, the message from the governments, mountain rescue teams, outdoor industry,...

24/03/2020
In UIAA, UIAA Members Covid-19

CLIMBERS: TAKE ACTION AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

The American Alpine Club has published a number of resources related to coronavirus Climbers take action The following article -17 March - invites climbers to play their part in suppressing the spread of the virus https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2020/3/17/climbers-take-action-against-coronavirus Lodges The following article -17 March - provides an update on the use of huts and lodges run by the AAC https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2020/3/17/lodging-coronavirus-update...

24/03/2020
In UIAA, UIAA Members Covid-19

WADA updates its COVID-19 guidance for Anti-Doping Organizations

On 21 March, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issued updated guidance for Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. WADA developed the guidance following consultation with ADOs, including National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOs), International Federations and Major Event Organizations as well as other organizations, such as the International Testing Agency (which is leading the pre-Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Task Force on behalf of the International Olympic Committee) and accredited laboratories, to determine how the anti-doping community can best...

24/03/2020
In UIAA Members Covid-19

Malta: Activities Suspended

The following message was published by UIAA full member Malta Climbing Club on 23 March. Due to the ever developing situation with the Covid-19 pandemic we have decided to suspend all club activities until further notice. This includes the club AGM, which is postponed to a later date which will be announced once the situation calms down. Please keep an eye on this website and on our social media page and group for the latest updates. Stay safe!...

17/03/2020
In UIAA Members Covid-19

NEWS FROM BULGARIA

The following update was published by the Bulgarian Climbing and Mountaineering Federation on 14 March. The original in Bulgarian can be found here. In connection with an order of the Minister of Health dated 13.03.2020, all events in the calendar of BFA planned to be held until March 29 are cancelled: All kinds of mass events, including sports, cultural and entertaining and scientific events (cinemas, theaters, concerts, museums, conferences, symposia, sports and SPA centers, gyms, etc.) shall...

13/03/2020
In Featured, Featured: Moutaineering, Media

UPDATES REGARDING THE 2020 CLIMBING SEASON IN NEPAL

The UIAA is sharing two communications regarding the 2020 climbing season in Nepal. The first is from UIAA member association, Nepal Mountaineering Association. The second is an article from the Kathmandu Post. NEPAL MOUNTAINEERING ASSOCIATION (NMA) The UIAA received the following communication from the NMA on 13 March: The COVID-19 outbreak has created a global threat; as a precautionary step, states are restricting entry to their boundaries. Taking into account the global recommendation and measures of the WHO,...

13/03/2020
In UIAA, UIAA Covid-19

UIAA STATEMENT ON COVID-19

The President and the Executive team of the UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – wish to express their sincere sympathy with all of its member federations who in various degrees are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The UIAA encourages all member federations to continue observing strict compliance with the measures enforced by their respective national and regional authorities. In agreement with the Mountaineering Federation of North Macedonia, the UIAA has cancelled its spring meetings...

12/03/2020
In Access, Featured, Featured: Members, Mountaineering

BRAZILIAN FESTIVAL SEEKS MOUNTAIN FILMS

UIAA member associations are informed that applications are open to submit films for the fourth edition of MFM - Mostra Filmes de Montanha, an international exhibition of mountain films, whose objective is to promote mountain culture, mountain sports and free access. Application closes on 20 April. The festival, a free event, is supported by the UIAA member association in Brazil, CBME – the Brazilian Mountain Hiking and Climbing Confederation. The festival was founded in the city of Foz...

10/03/2020
In Access, Featured, Featured: Moutaineering, Media, Members Area, Mountaineering, UIAA

ALPINISM AND UNESCO: RESOURCES FOR UIAA MEMBERS

Following a long campaign stretching back to 2009 when UIAA members were asked to lobby their respective governments, late last year, Alpinism was officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (please refer to the dedicated article). Cultural Heritage recognizes various traditions, expressions and the wealth of knowledge that are inherited and passed on to future generations and communities to be preserved and protected. The unique challenges, history and culture of Alpinism were...

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