About us
About us
GlaciersAlive
Ice is Life
Our Vision
GlaciersAlive pursues the vision of a world in which the protection of melting glaciers and freshwater reservoirs is not solely the responsibility of science or politics, but rather a collective concern supported by a broad, informed, and committed society.
A world in which people across disciplines, generations, and regions pull together—connected by knowledge, responsibility, and the power of shared solutions.
GlaciersAlive
Ice is Life
Our Vision
GlaciersAlive pursues the vision of a world in which the protection of melting glaciers and freshwater reservoirs is not solely the responsibility of science or politics, but rather a collective concern supported by a broad, informed, and committed society.
A world in which people across disciplines, generations, and regions pull together—connected by knowledge, responsibility, and the power of shared solutions.
Get to know the association team
Meet the team behind the Foundation
Get to know the association team
Meet the team behind the Foundation
GlaciersAlive over the years
2015
In the summer of 2015, the first activities around the Morteratsch Glacier began, which led to contact with the Ice Stupa Project in Ladakh.
2016
In fall 2016, with the help of Sonam Wangchuk, the inventor of the ice stupas from Ladakh, Europe's first ice stupa was built in Val Roseg. He traveled from Ladakh to Switzerland for this purpose and supported the organization in building the basic framework.
2017
On April 20, 2017, the GlaciersAlive association (originally Ice Stupa International) was founded in Pontresina.
2020
In 2020, the GlaciersAlive Foundation (originally Cover Project Foundation) was founded in the Engadin region of Switzerland to advocate for glacier conservation.
2021 & 2022
In 2021 and 2022, the new snow rope test facility was tested at the Diavolezza valley station in the Upper Engadin.
2022
In the summer of 2022, more efficient and environmentally friendly materials (Polylacide and wood wool) were tested on the Diavolezza to protect the glaciers.
2024 & 2025
Das neu entwickelte Vlies aus mikroplastikfreiem PLA-Material hat den Anforderungen im Feldtest 2024 standgehalten. Im Frühling 2025 wurden 20’000m2 produziert und an fünf verschiedene Bergbahngesellschaften in der Schweiz ausgeliefert, welche Gletscherpartien schützen oder auch Snowfarming betreiben.
2025
On March 20 and 21, 2025, World Glacier Day and World Water Day were held for the first time. The focus was on the increasing threat posed by glacier melt and its impact on water supplies, communities, and ecosystems.
GlaciersAlive over the years
2015
2016
2017
2020
2021 & 2022
2022
2024 & 2025
In spring 2025, 20,000 m² were produced and delivered to five different mountain railway companies in Switzerland,
which protect glacier areas or also engage in snow farming.
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