The UIAA Mountain Protection Award (MPA) is the UIAA’s flagship project in sustainability. The year 2025 marked the 11th edition of the Award. 2026 is dedicated to community building with the Award platform opening again in 2027.
The official ceremony for the 2025-2026 Award will take place on 23 October as part of the King Albert I Memorial Foundation’s Mountain Awards. For further details and to register click here.
Any project rooted in mountain sports with a focus on environmental sustainability and climate change is eligible to apply for the UIAA Mountain Protection Award.












