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1 UIAA Mountain Protection (MP) Commission - Profile Mattia Sella UIAA MP Commission Member SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY IN MOUNTAIN REGIONS 3rd SMTA Symposium of the Sustainable Mountain Tourism Alliance 13 January 2017, Italy

2 U.I.A.A. UNION INTERNATIONALE DES ASSOCIATIONS D'ALPINISME (UIAA) UNIONE INTERNAZIONALE DELLE ASSOCIAZIONI ALPINISTICHE INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING FEDERATION 2

3 U.I.A.A. SAFETY SPORT SUSTAINABILITY 3

4 U.I.A.A. MISSION STATEMENT UIAA MISSION STATEMENT The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation was founded in 1932 in Chamonix and has a global presence on six continents with 92 member associations in 68 countries representing approximately three million people. The UIAA has been recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since The UIAA promotes the growth and protection of mountaineering and climbing worldwide by: preserving their spirit and traditions advancing safe and ethical mountain practices promoting responsible access, culture and environmental protection supporting youth participation and the Olympic movement 4

environment to ethical codes aimed at defining values and providing common standards for conduct.

5 U.I.A.A DECLARATIONS The UIAA declarations have tackled a number of diverse issues from protection and preservation of the mountain environment to ethical codes aimed at defining values and providing common standards for conduct. KATHMANDU DECLARATION 1982 ETHICAL CODE FOR EXPEDITION 1987 UIAA ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES AND GUIDELINES 1997 UIAA SUMMIT CHARTE 2001 TYROL DECLARATION 2002 MOUNTAIN ETHIC DECLARATION 2009 INDOOR CLIMBING WALLS 2012 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL ROCK FOR ADVENTURE CLIMBING 2013 CLIMATE CHANGE

6 UIAA ORGANISATION 6

U.I.A.A. GENARAL ASSEMBLY The annual UIAA General Assembly is the largest, and most important, gathering of UIAA member federations, commissions, representatives and partners.

7 U.I.A.A. GENARAL ASSEMBLY The annual UIAA General Assembly is the largest, and most important, gathering of UIAA member federations, commissions, representatives and partners. At the General Assembly, key decisions are made concerning UIAA s role, its activities and budget and elections are held. The 2016 UIAA General Assembly was hosted by the Alpenverein Südtirol in Brixen (Bressanone) Italy from October. 7

MANAGEMENT COMMITEE Executive board Largest Federation Representative Frits VRIJLANDT, (President), Netherlands Peter FARKAS, (Vice President), Hungar Marc BEVERLY, United States Hélène

8 MANAGEMENT COMMITEE Executive board Largest Federation Representative Frits VRIJLANDT, (President), Netherlands Peter FARKAS, (Vice President), Hungar Marc BEVERLY, United States Hélène DENIS, France Thomas KÄHR, Switzerland Pier Giorgio OLIVETI, Italy Yongfeng WANG, China Continental Representatives Representative Members As confirmed bythe UIAA General Assembly (October, 2016) 8

UIAA.- COMMISSION The work of the UIAA is conducted through the work of its commissions which consist of members who volunteer their expertise in

9 UIAA.- COMMISSION The work of the UIAA is conducted through the work of its commissions which consist of members who volunteer their expertise in a particular field of mountaineering. The commissions are: ACCES ANTI-DOPING ICE CLIMBING MEDICAL MOUNTAIN PROTECTION MOUNTAINEERING SAFETY YOUTH 9

UIAA MP COMMISSION WHO WE ARE FULL MEMBERS 1. Carolina Adler (President) New Zealand NZAC 2. Hussein Bagirov Azerbaijan FAIREX 3. Rodney Garrard New Zealand NZAC 4.

Mahmood Almad Shah India IMF CORRESPONDING MEMBERS 1. Ahmed Aupar (CM) Bangladesh BMF 2. Maretha Alant (CM) South Africa MCSA 3. Lode Georges Beckers Belgium CMBEL 4.

10 UIAA MP COMMISSION WHO WE ARE FULL MEMBERS 1. Carolina Adler (President) New Zealand NZAC 2. Hussein Bagirov Azerbaijan FAIREX 3. Rodney Garrard New Zealand NZAC 4. Stephen Goodwin UK TAC 5. Dragoslav Gogic Serbia PSS 6. Linda McMillan USA AAC 7. Michael Maunsell Ireland MI 8. Joop Spijker Netherlands NKBV 9. Mattia Sella Italy CAI 10. Mahmood Almad Shah India IMF CORRESPONDING MEMBERS 1. Ahmed Aupar (CM) Bangladesh BMF 2. Maretha Alant (CM) South Africa MCSA 3. Lode Georges Beckers Belgium CMBEL 4. Jan Ivar Bøe (CM) Norway NTK 5. Mihai Constantinescu (CM) Romania CAR 6. Amin Moein (CM) Iran IMSCF 7. Irena Mrak Slovenia PZS EXPERT MEMBERS 1. Ang Tshering Sherpa Nepal NMA 2. Mandip Singh Soin India IMF 10

11 UIAA MP COMMISSION FROM WHERE WE CAME FULL MEMBERS CORRESPONDING MEMBERS EXPERT MEMBERS 11

12 UIAA UIAA MP COMMISSION OUR MISSION UIAA MP COMMISSION MISSION SPORT SUSTAINABILITY SAFETY MOUNTAIN PROTECTION (MP) COMMISSION Mountain areas are the last natural, unspoilt and free spaces on earth and provide important ecosystem services. Therefore, we aim to contribute to maintaining mountain ecosystems as wild and free, for both the benefit of nature and the enjoyment of mountaineers and humankind. 12

UIAA MP COMMISSION MISSION UIAA MP COMMISSION OUR OBJECTIVES INNOVATION Support and reward good

OBJECTIVES AWARENESS AND EDUCATION Raise awareness about mountain environmental issues and

13 UIAA MP COMMISSION MISSION UIAA MP COMMISSION OUR OBJECTIVES INNOVATION Support and reward good practice and innovative initiatives in low impact mountain tourism and mountain conservation. OBJECTIVES AWARENESS AND EDUCATION Raise awareness about mountain environmental issues and furthering education on mountain conservation and sustainable mountain sports practices with member federations and the public. LOBBYING Reinforce the role of the UIAA as an active and recognized key player at international level and among members concerning environmental issues in mountains. 13

14 UIAA MP COMMISSION OUR ACTIVITIES INNOVATION AWARENESS & EDUCATION LOBBYING FOR MOUNTAIN PROTECTION Mountain Protection Award Platform & Prize Respect the Mountains (RtM) UNFCCC, Mountain Partnership, UNEP, and others 14

15 UIAA MP COMMISSION OUR ACTIVITIES INNOVATION AWARENESS & EDUCATION LOBBYING FOR MOUNTAIN PROTECTION Mountain Protection Award Platform & Prize Respect the Mountains (RtM) UNFCCC, Mountain Partnership, UNEP, and others 15

INNOVATION MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD GOAL To recognize and reward

agencies, and/or mountain protection groups.

commission; - External experts; - UIAA partners.

16 INNOVATION MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD GOAL To recognize and reward innovative, effective and appropriate efforts that protect mountain environments. The award targets Federations, other non-profit organizations, tourism agencies, and/or mountain protection groups. Projects evaluated by an Award Team: - UIAA mountain protection commission; - External experts; - UIAA partners. Approved projects benefit from publicity through UIAA media channels and access to a crowdsourcing platform. + Once a year, especially outstanding projects are selected by the Award Team for a PRIZE. 5,000 USD 16

INNOVATION MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD Biodiversity conservation - protection of endemic, threatened and endangered plant and animal species Waste management and disposal - safe and responsible

17 INNOVATION MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD Biodiversity conservation - protection of endemic, threatened and endangered plant and animal species Waste management and disposal - safe and responsible disposal of sewage and rubbish Resource management - sustainable use of water, firewood and other limited resources Adaptation to / mitigation of climate change impacts - such as carbon offsetting programs Culture and education - training visitors about environmental awareness, as well as respecting and protecting cultural folklore, traditions and identity. 17

18 UIAA MP COMMISSION OUR ACTIVITIES INNOVATION AWARENESS & EDUCATION LOBBYING FOR MOUNTAIN PROTECTION Mountain Protection Award Platform & Prize Respect the Mountains (RtM) UNFCCC, Mountain Partnership, UNEP, and others 18

19 AWARENESS & EDUCATION RESPECT the MOUNTAINS Our Goals are to: Raise awareness for sustainable environmental practices and spread the word within the outdoor community. Protect mountain ecosystems and cultures in their natural state for future generations. Promote sustainable mountain tourism and activities. Educate and train the next generation of mountain explorers to adopt sustainable practices in mountain regions. 19

AWARENESS AND EDUCATION The UIAA Respect the Mountains

stakeholders to adopt the 7 Ways to Respect the Mountains

20 AWARENESS AND EDUCATION The UIAA Respect the Mountains project encourages all its member federations and mountain stakeholders to adopt the 7 Ways to Respect the Mountains practices by following these simple yet effective actions and help build a sustainable future. These seven ways are: Homework! Study: 20

AWARENESS AND EDUCATION THE FIRST UIAA RESPECT THE MOUNTAIN SERIES OF EVENTS RAN THROUGHOUT EUROPE DURING THE SUMMER 2016 SUMMARY OF RESULTS Number of events: 9 Total number of participants: 614

21 AWARENESS AND EDUCATION THE FIRST UIAA RESPECT THE MOUNTAIN SERIES OF EVENTS RAN THROUGHOUT EUROPE DURING THE SUMMER 2016 SUMMARY OF RESULTS Number of events: 9 Total number of participants: 614 Total nationalities: 19 Distance covered: 55km Cumulative distance covered: 3,316km Number of garbage bags collected: 482 Total amount of waste collected: 4.75 tonnes Please check for more info an final results. 21

22 UIAA MP COMMISSION OUR ACTIVITIES INNOVATION AWARENESS & EDUCATION LOBBYING FOR MOUNTAIN PROTECTION Mountain Protection Award Platform & Prize Respect the Mountains (RtM) UNFCCC, Mountain Partnership, UNEP and others 22

LOBBYING FOR MOUNTAIN PROTECTION LOBBYING UNFCCC, Mountain Partnership, UNEP

CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE) COP 22 in Marrakech, Morocco, from 7-18 November

activities at COP 22 and other policy forums like the UN s Sustainable

PROGRAMM) s and GRID Arendal s Outlook on Waste in Mountain Regions, launched

Sustainable Summits Conference in New Zealand, we are in contact with

23 LOBBYING FOR MOUNTAIN PROTECTION LOBBYING UNFCCC, Mountain Partnership, UNEP and others Achieved observer status at UNFCCC (UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE) COP 22 in Marrakech, Morocco, from 7-18 November 2016; Collaborating with Mountain Partnership to coordinate lobbying activities at COP 22 and other policy forums like the UN s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Contributing to UNEP (UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMM) s and GRID Arendal s Outlook on Waste in Mountain Regions, launched at International Mountain Day (11 December 2016); Based on successes at Sustainable Summits Conference in New Zealand, we are in contact with organising committee for next conference, to be held in Chamonix (France) in 2018, and participate in its planning. 23

24 CONCLUSION IN CONCLUSION It is important to UIAA MP Commission to participate in a Meta-Network with a special focus on Tourism and the Circular Economy 24

25 THANK YOU! UIAA MP Commission

MARRAKESH DECLARATION

African Tourism Ministers Meeting November 10 th, 2016, Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco ******************* MARRAKESH DECLARATION On «Tourism and Climate Issues in Africa» Concerning the adoption of The