The annual UIAA Mountain Protection Award (MPA) is the UIAA’s flagship project in sustainability. Application for the 2024 edition, the 11th in total, will open on 1 March.

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The MPA promotes and supports projects that seek to protect mountain ecosystems and engage climbers and mountaineers in a direct and positive way. The Award platform also welcomes sustainable mountain tourism initiatives directly support and benefit the lives of mountain communities.

Throughout the past decade, the MPA platform has enabled projects to raise finances to build key infrastructures, conduct vital research and fulfil pending goals. In parallel, it has provided an international showcase and communication platform for projects to raise awareness, inspire and exchange ideas and initiatives about adapting to climate change, protecting biodiversity, preserving local cultures of the mountainous communities and promoting responsible practices. Not only has it supported local communities, it has also fostered its own global community. The Award celebrates innovation and the desire of climbers to make a positive difference.

Application for the 2024 edition opens on 1 March

Benefits of the UIAA Mountain Protection Award

All selected projects are showcased on the UIAA website and global communication channels.

MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD

NOMINATED PROJECT

Showcase on UIAA channels

MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD

BEST NEW INITIATIVE

Showcase on UIAA channels

DEDICATED PRESS RELEASE

MPA BLACK LOGO

PRIZE MONEY: €1000

MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD

RUNNER-UP

Showcase on UIAA channels

DEDICATED PRESS RELEASE

MPA SILVER LOGO

PRIZE MONEY: €3000

MOUNTAIN PROTECTION AWARD

WINNER

Showcase on UIAA channels

DEDICATED PRESS RELEASE

MPA GOLD LOGO

PRIZE MONEY: €6000

INVITATION TO UIAA GENERAL ASSEMBLY &
SPECIAL AWARD CEREMONY

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION GUIDELINES (2024 coming soon)

Additional Resources

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