Cooperations Alpine Research

International Scientific Committee on Research in the Alps ISCAR

ISCAR – the International Scientific Committee on Research in the Alps – was founded in 1999 by scientific partner institutions (academies, national research institutions) from six alpine countries The main reason was to provide an institutional framework for ForumAlpinum, an international, interdisciplinary Alpine research conference that was first held in 1994. ISCAR's main task is therefore to promote interdisciplinary cooperation across the Alps in the field of Alpine research. Since 2000, when ISCAR became an official observer of the Alpine Convention, the dialogue between science and politics has also become an important task. ISCAR strives to fulfill these tasks by (co-)organizing various formats and events for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary exchange between science, politics, practice, and other relevant interest groups, particularly within the framework of the Alpine Convention bodies and together with other observer organizations. In doing so, ISCAR contributes to the sustainable development of the Alpine region. The Forum Landscape, Alps, Parks manages the ISCAR office.

ISCAR’s main activities are:

• ForumAlpinum: Since 1994, ISCAR has organised the ForumAlpinum with national partners. The ForumAlpinum is primarily a scientific conference aiming to promote international research cooperation on topics of relevance across the entire Alpine arc. The ForumAlpinum has also been designed as an interface between the scientific community and the general public, providing opportunities for dialogue among various groups. It usually takes place every four years.
• Young Academics Award: Award for outstanding master's theses on relevant Alpine topics, a collaboration between the Alpine Convention and ISCAR.
• AlpWeek: Alpine Week is a leading international event organized by main Alpine organizations and networks committed to the sustainable development of the Alpine region (CIPRA, ALPARC, Alliance in the Alps, Club Arc Alpin, ISCAR, etc.). It usually takes place every four years.

Mountain Research Initiative MRI

The Mountain Research Initiative is a multidisciplinary scientific organization that addresses global change issues in mountain regions around the world through concerted efforts, diverse communication formats and various networking events. Webseite MRI

Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment GMBA

The Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (GMBA) is a core project of Future Earth that acts as a platform for international and cross-disciplinary collaboration on the assessment, conservation, and sustainable use of mountain biodiversity. Webseite GMBA

International Mountain Society IMS and Mountain Research and Development MRD

The goal of the International Mountain Society (IMS) is to advance knowledge and disseminate information about mountain research and mountain development throughout the world. In order to further this purpose, the association publishes a quarterly journal, Mountain Research and Development (MRD). Webseite MRD