… are a fascinating and spectacular mountain range spanning eight countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland. The challenges faced by the Alps are often cross-border in nature, and can be solved best through cooperation. Recognising this, the eight Alpine countries, together with the European Union, formed the Alpine Convention to address these challenges together.
The Alpine Convention is leading the way for sustainable life in the Alps and is a pioneer of its kind as the first international treaty aimed at the sustainable development and protection of an entire mountain range. The year 2026 marks the 35th anniversary since the Convention was first signed, laying down the international commitment to protect the Alpine region.
CIPRA Austria workshop: 'Die Alpenkonvention in der Raumplanung – rechtlich verbindlich und doch schwer greifbar?'
Youth Parliament to the Alpine Convention Chamonix
7th Global Meeting of the Mountain Partnership