Our Projects
Our Projects
Our Projects
GlaciersAlive is committed to protecting glaciers through innovative and scientifically supported projects. From ice stupas and reflective snow covers to new snowmaking technologies, these projects help slow down melting processes and secure water supplies for the long term.
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Learn about our individual projects here and support us with a donation to help preserve the glacier world.
OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECTS
Snow rope test facility Diavolezza
A ground-independent snowmaking system for glacier protection.
Mastercard Project
Initiated by Mastercard, the GlaciersAlive Foundation is implementing the “Let's protect what is truly priceless” campaign to protect Swiss glaciers.
Fleece Covers
Fleece covers are one of the only successfully implemented methods for conserving snow and glaciers by protecting the underlying snow from melting.
Swiss Ice Fiddlers & Tango Glaciar
The two music groups Tango Glaciar and Swiss Ice Fiddlers have a common goal: to bring glaciers, climate protection, and music into harmony.
Ice Stupa test facility Diavolezza
On February 11, 2021, the new snow rope and ice stupa test facility at the Diavolezza valley station in the Upper Engadine was put into operation for the first time.
Ice Stupa Project
With “Ice Stupa Artificial Ice Reservoir Technology” (AIR), unused water is stored in large ice towers during the winter.
MortAlive
MortAlive is a project that aims to find innovative solutions for covering glaciers with snow.
Lischana Glacier
The Lischana Glacier in Val Lischana above Scuol in the Lower Engadine has already suffered a negative mass balance in recent years.
NESSy ZeroE Snow Lances
With the Swiss-patented “Nessy” system, it is possible to produce snow without using electricity.
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