short-term:(1) prevent the re-extinction of lynx in the south-eastern Alps, and (2) improve the demographic and genetic condition.

To ensure that during the crucial stage of the co-decision process, the proposals of the European Commission on the future CAP are reinforced and strengthened as regards their greening potential and are not watered down.​

​Series of seminars with tourist destinations in order to increase offer for holidays without personal car. Also in cooperation with the train service.​

Support for the restructuring of La Salamandre.

Support for the creation of the Adula National Park (Switzerland).

The project provides a pan-alpine overview on the ecological status and quality of alpine river systems and the main threats to their integrity. Based on this overview, a priority list for action is derived, 2 to 3 conservation programmes for the most urgent cases are developed and their implementation is initiated.

Feasibility study to obtain necessary understanding as to whether there is an opportunity to work with different stakeholders towards ecological landscape planning.​

Project to avoid adverse hydrological stations and promote the restoration of degraded rivers.

The project aims at changing two laws: the law that defines the criteria for the feed in tariffs for renewably produced energy and the law on water right. Both changes would greatly improve the legal basis for sustainable hydropower development.

Release of young Bearded Vultures into the wild in order to boost the genetic diversity of the existing wild population.

Identifying conflicts with wind farm development and search for bird friendly solutions.

This project aims at conserving biodiversity and the high value landscape of one of Priority Conservation Areas in the Alps.

In order to counteract the negative population development of weasels and hermines and to ensure Swiss wide healthy populations, this project aims to favor both species through various actions.

All over the world, amphibians are disappearing at an alarming rate and one reason stands out from all others: a disease called chytridiomycosis. Developing a treatment that can be used in natural habitats is the goal.

Present practical conservation and management options for wolf and lynx in the Alps respecting the WISO Guidelines.

The Northern Kalkalpen is an alpine biodiversity hotspot and a conservation priority area. The overall strategy is to strengthen and to formalise collaboration between protected areas, communes and private landowners for improved nature protection and economic added value.

Protection and revitalization of the most significant tributaries of ecological standpoint and more environmentally friendly exploitation of hydroelectric power. Communication work within the population.

A week school camps on sustainable development where teenagers are doing physical work for biodiversity conservation. Lobby work for better implementation of education for sustainable development on national, cantonal and school level.

Soutien de survie pour que l’organisation puisse augmenter les recettes provenant des membres Suisse pour compenser la faiblesse de l’Euro.

To preserve the “natural river stretches”, while supporting ecologically acceptable solutions for sustainable hydroelectric in the region.

Connect landscapes and stakeholders to improve the natural and cultural connectivity potential of the Lower Engadin and the Rhaetian Triangle.

Engage in policy change to promote EU Common Agricultural Policies that encourage agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly and are promoting biodiversity conservation.

Engage in policy change to promote EU Common Agricultural Policies that encourage agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly and are promoting biodiversity conservation.

Engage in policy change to promote EU Common Agricultural Policies that encourage agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly and are promoting biodiversity conservation.

Engage in policy change to promote EU Common Agricultural Policies that encourage agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly and are promoting biodiversity conservation.

Engage in policy change to promote EU Common Agricultural Policies that encourage agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly and are promoting biodiversity conservation.

Raise awareness about potential negative environmental impact of climate change mitigation measures. Promotion of good practice examples.

Engage in policy change to promote EU Common Agricultural Policies that encourage agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly and are promoting biodiversity conservation.

Contribution to the public participative process that will eventually lead to the establishment of the National Park Locarnese covering so far insufficiently protected low elevation forest.

Strengthening of a nationwide network that comprises individuals and institutions active for the protection and for the restoration of rivers.

Campaign to raise awareness that disturbance of wildlife during winter months can have severe negative impact on its survival. Attention is drawn to what areas are set aside for wildlife, how they are signaled and how winter sports can be planned avoiding wildlife disturbance.

Scientific monitoring of the alpine lynx population by coordinating an alpine wide network of scientists and scientific institutions.

Research project that studies the cause-effect relationship between specific ecological measures implemented on a farm and the change in biodiversity observed. Results will be used to improve a point systems that measures how much a farm’s contribution to biodiversity conservation.

Coordination of a group of Swiss ONGs for active participation in the development of the Swiss Biodiversity Strategy.

Plaidoyer pour que la révision du système des paiements directs résulte dans un système créant des encouragements pour une agriculture qui promeut la conservation de la biodiversité et du paysage.

Campaign for sustainable development of hydropower in the Austrian Alps and protection of the remaining natural rivers of high ecological value.

Projet d’éducation pour les élèves sur l’écosystème de l’eau. Expansion du programme dans la région du Rhin alpin, donc lié au projet de revitalisation du Rhin.

Projet qui soutient les membres de l’Alliance des Alpes (regroupement de 300 communes des Alpes) dans la mise en œuvre des activités de mitigation ou d’adaptation aux changements climatiques.

Deux études sur la biodiversité dans la forêt Suisse: une par rapport à l’utilisation du bois (énergétique) et l’autre par rapport à un potentiel réseau des réserves forestières. Les résultats vont guider la postion et le travail de plaidoyer du Forstverein.

Le but est de faire revivre une ancienne initiative pour la revitalisation du Rhin alpin. Le projet saisi une nouvelle opportunité dans le cadre du renforcement de la protection contre les crues.

Projet de monitoring sur les changements des communautés végétales de la zone alpine haute en relation avec les changements climatiques.

Soutien à l’organisation du congrès annuel.

Suivi scientifique de l’évolution des réserves forestières de Montricher.

Création de zones humides dans les forêts de Montricher.

Décapage des roselières au bord sud du lac de Neuchâtel afin d’y maintenir un habitat favorable pour les oiseaux et la biodiversité en général.

Animation de l’Arbre Espace à l’Arboretum pour mieux capitaliser des infrastructures pour l’éducation environnementale.

Soutien à la construction de la future Maison de la Rivière, centre de compétence pour la gestion piscicole et la restauration/revitalisation des rivières.

Restauration des prairies humides – coupe du bois et débroussaillage.