The UIAA – International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – has published its Annual Report for the year 2024.
For the first time, the UIAA Annual Report is ‘digital only’ meaning no print on-demand versions will be available. The move to a fully digital publication has enabled the UIAA to work on a new format which allows for a more seamless integration with articles and assets on the UIAA website, with photos and with video content. The decision not to print the report also offers a more sustainable solution and will be reflected in the UIAA’s Carbon Footprint Report for 2025.
The UIAA Annual Report now resides on a platform. Future editions of the report will follow the same format and also be available online. The Report is best viewed in desktop or tablet mode. Future editions will also be optimised for mobile.
There is also a short-form version available as PDF which introduces the platform concept and includes two of the core elements of the Annual Report; the President’s Message and the Finance Report. It can be viewed here.
“Recent editions of the UIAA Annual Report have been well received by members and delegates. The UIAA has always viewed the report not only as a statutory deliverable but as a showcase for the federation’s annual work and progress. The move to a platform was over-due as the previous hybrid digital-print version had certain limitations in offering integration with video and comprehensive information from the UIAA website and other key sources.”
Peter Bourne, UIAA Communication Manager
Content includes:
Executive Review: Report from UIAA President Peter Muir, review of the federation’s annual General Assembly, details on the Strategic Priorities 2025-2028
Achievements: Reports related to the federation’s main achievements for 2024 which included an inaugural international training course in Argentina, the launch of a high-peak medical advice series, the creation of platforms for rock anchor/bolting research, accident and near-miss databases and climbing/mountaineering legal case studies.
UIAA Commission stories: Top stories from UIAA Commissions; Anti-Doping, Legal, Medical, Mountaineering, Mountain Protection, Safety, Training and Youth. Each comes with a personal message from the Commission President.
Competition sport: Reports from the World Ice Climbing Board on the UIAA Ice Climbing World Tour and from International Skyrunning Federation, a UIAA Unit Member.
Continental Reports: Reports from all continents highlighting UIAA member association activities
Finance and Membership: Financial reports and an overview of UIAA membership and of all delegates and staff supporting the UIAA.
An archive of UIAA Annual Reports (dating back to 2009) can be found here.
