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Lausanne, Switzerland, February 2026 As the world celebrates the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina, the Sustainable Mountain Alliance (SMA) commemorates this major event with the release of a world premiere: the first edition of the Mountain Solutions Mapping. Mountain ecosystems worldwide face increasingly complex and interconnected challenges, from biodiversity loss and water scarcity to socio-economic… Continue reading First global mapping of mountain solutions released by the SMA, celebrating a world premiere during the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina

At the 2026 GOSD “Global Outdoor Sports & Tourism Destination Development Forum” held by GOSD and ISPO during ISPO Beijing 2026, a landmark strategic partnership was officially announced between the Global Outdoor Sports and Tourism for Sustainable Destinations (GOSD) and the Sustainable Mountain Alliance (SMA). This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the shared global… Continue reading The SMA and GOSD Launch Strategic Partnership to Drive Sustainable Innovation in Outdoor Sport and Tourism in China

Second Party Certification of ISO 20121:2024 Switzerland, 11 December 2025 On International Mountain Day 2025, the Sustainable Mountain Alliance (SMA) has the great pleasure to launch the world’s first Sustainable Event Label dedicated to the mountain environment, founded on ISO 20121:2024.  The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a global body that develops standards to… Continue reading SMA launches Sustainable Event Label

Davos, Switzerland, November 2025 The Sustainable Mountain Alliance (SMA) and the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) have released their first InfoBrief that has been developed in partnership between the two organisations. Based in Davos, Switzerland, SLF is a world leader in snow research and natural hazards, investigating the effects of climate change… Continue reading WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) and the Sustainable Mountain Alliance (SMA) release first InfoBrief

Nairobi, August 2025 Rising above the East African landscape, Mount Kilimanjaro is more than a majestic landmark. As Africa’s highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, it serves as a vital water tower for millions across Tanzania, Kenya, and beyond. To raise awareness of the threats facing this iconic mountain, a 50-climber… Continue reading Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for Glaciers and Climate: A Call for Youth Engagement.

Press Release – 11 June 2025, Nice, France.  From 9 to 13 June, Nice hosted the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference, a pivotal moment for international cooperation on ocean sustainability. The event convened heads of state, policymakers, athletes, civil society and leading scientists from around the world, all united by a common objective: to assess… Continue reading From the Summits to the Sea: the SMA at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC)

The Sustainable Snow Summit 2025 concluded the SIEPPUR Sustainable Snow Management project, highlighting the findings of the project which has been instrumental in researching all dimensions of snow management, from snow production to storage, transport, grooming and handling of snow. The project has identified knowledge gaps and good practice in sustainable snow management throughout Europe… Continue reading Sustainable Snow Summit Concludes the SIEPPUR Project

Paris, 25 April 2025 – During the ChangeNOW Summit on April 24-26, 2025, in Paris, the Sustainable Mountain Alliance joined forces with ChangeNOW and the Mountain Change Makers network to fast-track solutions for our planet’s most fragile ecosystems — gathering a powerful community of mountain innovators, sustainability champions, and leaders from the world of sport… Continue reading ChangeNOW 2025: The Sustainable Mountain Alliance and other key mountain actors at the top of the agenda

UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, 21 March 2025 – On the first-ever World Day for Glaciers, a high-level event was conducted at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The event brought together scientists, policymakers, creatives and campaigners to explore the state of the world’s glaciers and their crucial role in water security, communities and ecosystems. As an official member… Continue reading The Sustainable Mountain Alliance welcomes World Glacier Day at UNESCO, Paris.