ClimateActions 4 Companies ERFA Day

ClimateActions 4 Companies ERFA Day

ClimateActions 4 Companies ERFA Day: Shaping climate action together

On 3 June, we had the opportunity to take part in the ClimateActions 4 Companies ERFA Day in Zug. The event brought together companies, organisations and experts to share experiences and discuss practical approaches to effective climate action.

The focus was on questions that concern many businesses: How can companies actively involve their customers in sustainability initiatives? Which solutions work in practice? And how can climate protection and economic success be meaningfully combined?

Exchange of experiences with a focus on the hotel industry

One of the key themes of this year’s ERFA Day was how hotels can encourage their guests to play an active role in climate protection.

Among other things, the discussion focused on measures to reduce food waste and ways to encourage the consumption of local tap water, thereby conserving resources. It became clear that sustainable change often stems from many small decisions which, when taken together, can have a significant impact.

The hotel Bellavista (Ftan, Graubünden) was also given the opportunity to present its own ideas and visions. The focus was on their thoughts on how guests can be involved even more closely in sustainable activities in future, and what contribution tourism initiatives can make to the protection of water resources and glaciers.

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Musical introduction & presentation of the GlaciersAlive Microlino

Zum Auftakt des Abends spielte Felix Keller und Thomas Spiegelberg eine Geigen- und Gitarrenperformance, begleitet von Aufnahmen des Gletscherkonzerts auf dem Morteratschgletscher. Die Kombination aus Musik und Bildern schuf einen direkten Bezug zu den Themen Wasser, Gletscher und Klimawandel, die auch die Arbeit von GlaciersAlive prägen.

Another part of the programme was the presentation of the GlaciersAlive Microlino.

The partnership between Microlino and GlaciersAlive combines sustainable mobility with a concrete commitment to glacier conservation. For every vehicle sold in a Swiss glacier region, a contribution goes towards projects aimed at protecting and preserving our glaciers.

Achieving more together

ERFA Day has once again demonstrated just how valuable it is for businesses, organisations and committed individuals to exchange ideas. Many of the challenges posed by climate change cannot be tackled by individual actors alone. They require collaboration, the sharing of experiences and a willingness to try new approaches.

Wir danken MYBLUEPLANET für die Organisation des Anlasses sowie allen Teilnehmenden und Partnern für die spannenden Gespräche, die neuen Perspektiven und den offenen Erfahrungsaustausch.

Morteratsch Gletscher-Vorfeld Begehung

Hike to the Morteratsch Glacier Foreland

Discover the world of glaciers together

Join us for a personal guided tour of the Morteratsch Glacier's forefield and experience the glacial landscape up close. Together with our glaciologist, Dr. Felix Keller, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the world of glaciers and learn interesting facts about their formation, movement, and significance.

Programme overview

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
🕗 8:00 a.m. – approx. 1:00 p.m.
📍 Meeting point: RhB Morteratsch Station
🥾 Please bring hiking shoes and warm clothing

✉️ Registration: info@glaciersalive.ch until May 31, 2026

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ice Stupa trifft Osterhase – Ein Fest zwischen Wissen, Natur und Abenteuer

Ice Stupa Meets the Easter Bunny – A Celebration of Knowledge, Nature, and Adventure

Ice Stupa Event 2026

What a special day! This year’s Ice Stupa Event once again demonstrated just how fascinating the combination of nature, innovation and community can be. Visitors of all ages came together not only to marvel at the Ice Stupa, but to experience it with all their senses.

The ice tower, standing several metres tall, made an impression right from the first glance: a silent yet powerful reservoir for water – and at the same time a symbol of new approaches to managing our resources. Guests had the opportunity to explore the Ice Stupa from the outside and even from the inside.

As well as being amazed, there was plenty of exercise too: snowshoe walks took us through the wintry landscape, accompanied by interesting information from the guide.

Understanding what lies beneath the ice

A key part of the day was the sharing of knowledge. A presentation explained what ice stupas are, how they form and why they are so important, particularly for regions where water becomes scarce in the spring.

A particular highlight was the live report from Ladakh: a member of staff from our partner organisation, Acres of Ice, spoke directly from the Himalayas about her work on the ground. This exchange vividly demonstrated how global challenges and local solutions are interconnected.

There was plenty of time between the programme items for people to meet and chat.
Over live music, good conversation and a warming bowl of soup, guests were able to chat and ask questions.

An unexpected visitor

Und dann kam noch eine Überraschung, die vor allem die jüngsten Gäste begeisterte: Der Osterhase liess es sich nicht nehmen, persönlich vorbeizuschauen. Neugierig erkundete er den Ice Stupa – und versteckte kurzerhand seine Ostereier darauf.

This made for a very special adventure: brave children climbed up the Ice Stupa to search for the hidden eggs.

The Ice Stupa Event has once again demonstrated how important it is to bring knowledge to life and bring people together.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and celebrated glacier conservation with us. We wish you a wonderful Easter and look forward to many more shared moments dedicated to nature, innovation and the future.

Ice Stupa Fest 2026

Ice Stupa Event 2026

Ice Stupa Event at the Diavolezza – an experience centred around ice and glaciers

On Saturday, 4 April 2026, GlaciersAlive invites you to the Ice Stupa Fest at the Diavolezza valley station in the Engadin. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a special afternoon exploring the fascinating world of ice.

The event offers insights into the importance of glaciers as vital freshwater reservoirs, provides information about GlaciersAlive's current projects and combines knowledge with nature experiences for the whole family. In addition to visiting the Ice Stupa facility, guests can enjoy small culinary offerings, discussions with the team and various activities for young and old alike.

Programme overview

From 11:30 a.m. – Arrival of guests and tour of the ice stupa
Running – Aperitif and snacks at the Visitor Centre
Running – Information about glaciers, water resources and projects from GlaciersAlive

12:30 p.m. – Guided snowshoe hike (Group A, approx. 1 hour)
13:45 p.m. – Guided snowshoe hike (Group B, approx. 1 hour)

14:00 p.m. – Easter egg hunt for children and adults in the snow
15:00 p.m. – First climb of the Ice Stupa

17:00 p.m. – End of the event

The Ice Stupa Event aims to show that knowledge, experiencing nature and shared commitment can come together – and that every visit is a small step towards becoming more aware of the importance of our glaciers.

We look forward to welcoming as many visitors as possible at Diavolezza and showing you more about the exciting world of ice.

Sport und Engagement für den Klimaschutz

Sports and commitment to climate protection

Save Pond Hockey Tournaments in Zernez & Davos – Sports and Engagement for Climate Protection

Yesterday, the second Save Pond Hockey tournament ever held in Switzerland took place in Zernez. Following its premiere in Davos, this tournament was also a great success. Players and spectators came together to enjoy ice hockey on natural ice.

Save Pond Hockey Save Pond Hockey is a global movement that unites the hockey community to take a stand against climate change. Tournaments on natural ice surfaces are not only about ice hockey, but also about experiencing nature, preserving winter sports traditions, and drawing attention to climate change.

These values fit perfectly with our work as a foundation. That is why Save Pond Hockey has once again chosen us, as it did for the tournament in Davos, to channel the proceeds from the tournament in Zernez directly into our projects. We use these funds to support glacier conservation and raise awareness of the consequences of climate change.

The tournaments in Davos and Zernez showed how sport, community, and commitment to the environment can work together. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the teams, helpers, and supporters for their valuable donations.

Imagesource: savepondhockey.org

Imagesource: savepondhockey.org

Imagesource: savepondhockey.org

Save Pond Hockey kommt in die Schweiz

Save Pond Hockey is coming to Switzerland

Save Pond Hockey – Eishockey und Klimaschutz verbinden

Save Pond Hockey Save Pond Hockey is an international movement that combines ice hockey and climate protection. With tournaments on natural ice, they are setting an example for the preservation of natural ice surfaces – and at the same time supporting organisations that are actively committed to protecting these habitats. The movement arose out of concern for the disappearance of natural ice – the ice on which many people used to play. Since its launch in 2015, Save Pond Hockey has organised over 40 tournaments and supported countless organisations with donations.

Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Save Pond Hockey unsere Stiftung – die GlaciersAlive Foundation – als Empfängerin der Spenden der beiden Save Pond Hockey-Turniere in der Schweiz ausgewählt hat. Dies werden die ersten Turniere sein, die jemals in der Schweiz stattfinden.

Davos – 13 December 2025

At the Davos Eistraum, recreational and company teams compete against each other.

Zernez - 17. January 2026

The second tournament will take place on the natural ice rink in Runatsch. Additional teams are still being sought so that the event can go ahead.

Participate, forward, support

Do you know a team that would like to participate? Or would you like to take part in the tournament yourself? You can still register for both Swiss events – and more teams are urgently needed for the tournament in Zernez so that it can take place at all.

The best part: you don't have to be a pro. Anyone can join in! And if you don't have your own equipment, no problem – it will be provided on site. All that matters is enjoying the game and being motivated to do something together for climate protection.

By participating, you are supporting a good cause: all proceeds from the tournaments go to the Cover Project Foundation and are invested directly in projects to protect glaciers.

Your team will play at least three games in 4-on-4 mode without a goalie. We recommend at least six players per team—perfect for groups of friends, companies, or recreational teams.

Join in, register, or pass on the information—we look forward to seeing you!

Register your team or view information: savepondhockey.org

Imagesource: savepondhockey.org

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