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Whether around Mont Blanc, the Zugspitze or the Grossglockner, or through the Dolomites: trail running events are booming across the Alps. At the UTMB alone, this year around 10,000 runners are expected to take part in various races and categories. However, the sport’s growing popularity also brings with it problems for the natural environment and small mountain communities. In this episode of the CIPRA Podcast, Michael Gams speaks with Laura Moro, a passionate trailrunner, but also scientist and newly elected Vice President of Mountain Wilderness International, a member organisation of CIPRA. Together, they discuss the rapid rise of trail running, its appeal as a way to connect with nature, and the environmental and social challenges associated with large-scale trail running events. The conversation explores topics such as: - Why trail running has become one of the fastest-growing mountain sports - The environmental impact of major trail races, including travel emissions, trail erosion and wildlife disturbance - The effects of large events on local mountain communities - The importance of involving residents in the planning and organisation of races - Why awareness, education and mountain culture matter as more people enter the sport - The role of professional athletes as ambassadors for environmental protection - How local races, public transport and responsible travel choices can help reduce impacts - What a more sustainable future for trail running in the Alps could look like As Laura Moro points out, trail running has enormous potential to connect people with nature. At the same time, growing participation brings greater responsibility for protecting the mountain environments that make the sport possible. Guest: Laura Moro, Vice President of Mountain Wilderness International, scientist and trail runner Host: Michael Gams, CIPRA International Read our current article about this topic: https://www.cipra.org/en/news/trail-running-events-in-the-alps-how-much-is-too-much Subscribe to our alpMedia-Newsletter: https://www.cipra.org/en/international/stay-informed/alpmedia General information: Mountain Wilderness International: https://mountainwilderness.org CIPRA International: https://www.cipra.org Photo (c) Andi Frank, Stubai Tirol

Betreutes Wohnen, Selbstständigkeit, soziale Teilhabe und Sicherheit im Alltag: Welche Wohnformen unterstützen Menschen dabei, auch im Alter möglichst lange selbstbestimmt zu leben? In der dritten Folge der Podcastreihe «Wohnen in Vorarlberg Süd» spricht Adam Zehetner von der Stadt Bludenz über bestehende Angebote, zukünftige Entwicklungen und die Bedeutung frühzeitiger Planung für ein gutes Wohnen im Alter. Die Rolle der Gemeinden und die Qualitäten von Prozessen wie Vorarlberg Süd werden dabei als wichtige Grundlage für den Austausch von Erfahrungen, die Entwicklung neuer Ideen und die Gestaltung zukunftsfähiger Angebote sichtbar. Interview und Redaktion: Janin Salzger, Laura Haberfellner Weiterführende Informationen: https://www.bludenz.at/bildung-soziales/gesundheit?sword_list%5B0%5D=betreutes&sword_list%5B1%5D=wohnen&no_cache=1 https://www.raumlink.at/projekte/projekt_vsued/ www.v-sued.at/ Foto (c) V:Süd / Stadt Bludenz

In the third and final episode of “Rethinking youth migration in the Alps,” we hand over the mic to young people. Voices from Maribor (Slovenia) , Trentino’s Cembra Valley (Italy) , and Vesoul (France) share their personal experiences with migration, their connection to home, and their ideas for the future of Alpine regions. Through their stories, we explore what it means to grow up, leave, stay, or return – and how participation in pilot activities within the Interreg Alpine Space OUT4INGOV project has shaped their perspectives. The episode highlights how giving youth a real voice in decision-making processes can strengthen local communities, foster a sense of belonging, and turn migration into an opportunity rather than a loss. Looking beyond the individual regions, we also bring in perspectives from youth councils across the Alpine space. Their message is clear: meaningful participation and the “circularity of skills” are key to making Alpine regions more inclusive, connected, and future-oriented. Learn more about the OUT4INGOV project here: https://www.cipra.org/en/projects/out4ingov-shaping-youth-migration www.alpine-space.eu/project/out4ingov/ Subscribe to our podcast: www.cipra.org/podcast Moderation: Laura Haberfellner & Hanna Öllös, CIPRA International Lab Editing: Michael Gams, CIPRA International The project “New generation alpine OUT-migration Engagement FOR an INclusive GOVernance” (OUT4INGOV) is funded by the Interreg Alpine Space Programme.