With a portfolio of projects that spans all eight Alpine countries, including all of Switzerland, we cover the breadth of issues affecting ecological connectivity.

Urgent lynx conservation action: Reinforcement of southeastern Alpine and Dinaric lynx metapopulation

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

Partner Duration (Months) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
Progetto Lince Italia 27 below 50’000 http://www.progetto-lince-italia.it/

Greening the European Union Common Agricultural Policies (EU CAP)

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.​

Partner Duration (Months) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
IFOAM EU, EEB, Heinrich Boell Foundation, BirdLife 9 between 50’000 and 100’000  

Soft mobility to and within the alpine destinations

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Gesellschaft Reto Soler 2.10 between 100’000-500’000

Sauver La Salamandre

Support for the restructuring of La Salamandre.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Editions La Salamandre 3.00 between 100’000-500’000 www.salamandre.net

Parc Adula

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Verein Parc Adula 3.00 between 500’000-1’000’000 Parc Adula

Save the Alpine Rivers!

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
WWF European Alpine Programme 3.00 between 500’000-1’000’000 WWF EALP

First step towards the conservation of Priority Conservation Area U "Alpi Carniche, Julijske Alpe, Karavanke"

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
Wildlife Consulting 0.50 below 50’000

Lebendige Flüsse jetzt

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

Partenaire Durée (Années) Fourchette de la contribution MAVA en CHF Site Web
WWF Suisse 3.00 entre 1’000’000 – 5’000’000 www.wwf.ch

KEV-Anpassung Kleinwasserkraftwerke (KWKW)

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Greina Stiftung 2.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.greina-stiftung.ch

Reintroduction of bearded vultures in the northern Alps - safeguarding a successful reintroduction

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Stiftung Pro Bartgeier 3.00 between 50’000 – 100’000 www.bartgeier.ch

Bird migration across the Austrian Alps - Baseline data and conflicts with windfarm development

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
BirdLife Österreich 3.60 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.birdlife.at

Alpine priority conservation areas

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
WWF Switzerland 3.00 between 500’000 and 1’000’000 www.wwf.ch

Re-establishing a viable weasel population in the Swiss landscape

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
WIN Wieselnetz 1.75 between 50’000 and 100’000 www.wieselnetz.ch

Developing methods to mitigate the negative effects of the amphibian threatening chytrid fungus in natural habitats

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Karch 2.00 below 50’000 www.karch.ch

Recovery of wolf and lynx in the Alps: Options for transboundary conservation and management

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
KORA 3.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.kora.ch

Kalkalpen Verbund

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
Nationalpark Oberösterreichische Kalkalpen 3.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.kalkalpen.at

Living Rhône

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
WWF Schweiz 2.00 between 500’000 – 1’000’000 www.wwf.ch

Projektwochen für Jugendliche im Berggebiet (Project weeks for teenagers in mountain areas)

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Stiftung Bildungswerkstatt Bergwald 2.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.bergwald.ch

Lancement de "der Kleine Salamander"

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Les Editions de la Salamandre Sarl 2.00 between 50’000 – 100’000 www.salamandre.net

Protection of the important alpine rivers in Ötztal mountain range

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
WWF Austria 3.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.wwf.at

Colliar

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Fundaziun Pro Terra Engiadina 4.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.inscunter.ch

Greening the CAP

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
BirdLife international 1.30 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.birdlife.org

Green CAP: civil society for sustainable farming and sufficient food

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
Heinrich Boell Foundation 1.30 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.boell.de

Strategic approach to change the common agriculture policy (CAP)

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
WWF-Germany 1.30 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.wwf.de

A greener CAP post 2013

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
European Environmental Bureau 1.30 between 50’000 – 100’000 www.eeb.org

Promoting sustainable food systems and biodiversity under CAP 2020

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
IFOAM EU Group 1.30 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.ifoam-eu.org

cc.alps

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
CIPRA International 1.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.cipra.org

EU CAP Reform

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
Euronatur 1.50 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.euronatur.org

Progetto Parco Nazionale del Locarnese (3)

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Parco Nazionale del Locarnese below 50’000 www.parconazionale.ch

Riverwatch

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
WWF-Switzerland 3.00 between 500’000 – 1’000’000 www.wwf.ch

Campagne "respecter, c'est protéger"

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Respecter c’est protéger c/o Club Alpin Suisse 1.80 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.sac-cas.ch

SCALP (status and conservation of the alpine lynx population)

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
KORA 2.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.kora.ch

FiBL: mit vielfalt Punkten

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau (FiBL) 2.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.fibl.org

Begleitung der Biodiversitätsstrategie Schweiz

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
SVS/Birdlife Switzerland 2.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.birdlife.ch

Kampagne leistungsorientiertes Direktzahlungssystem in der Landwirtschaft

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Vision Landwirtschaft 3.00 between 500’000 – 1’000’000 www.visionlandwirtschaft.ch

Wasserkraftkampagne (campagne contre les stations hydroélectriques nuisibles)

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
WWF-Austria 3.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.wwf.at

Umweltbildung am Wasser

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Rheinaubund/VivaRiva 1.00 below 50’000 www.vivariva.ch

DynAlp - climate

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
Alliance des Alpes 2.30 between 500’000 – 1’000’000 www.alpenallianz.org

Visionen Waldbiodiversität Schweiz

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Forstverein Schweiz 1.80 between 50’000 – 100’000 www.forstverein.ch

Lebendiger Alpenrhein

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
WWF-Switzerland 4.00 between 1’000’000 – 5’000’000 www.wwf.ch

Strengthening biodiversity monitoring in alpine protected areas

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in EUR Website
Universität Wien 3.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.univie.ac.at

Congrès Natur

Soutien à l’organisation du congrès annuel.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Verein Beirat NATUR 3.00 between 50’000 – 100’000 www.natur.ch

Commune de Montricher: programme suivi scientifique 2008-2012

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Commune de Montricher 5.00 below 50’000 www.montricher.ch

Réserves forestières – projet de mise en valeur des zones humides

Création de zones humides dans les forêts de Montricher.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Commune de Montricher 3.00 below 50’000 www.montricher.ch

Décapage des roselières intérieures

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.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Grande Cariçaie 5.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.grande-caricaie.ch

Arbre espace fonctionnel et animé

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Arboretum Aubonne 5.00 between 500’000 – 1’000’000 www.arboretum.ch

Maison de la rivière

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

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Fondation La Maison de la Rivière 2.00 between 1’000’000 – 5’000’000 www.maisondelariviere.ch

Naturlandschaft Greifensee

Restauration des prairies humides – coupe du bois et débroussaillage.

Partner Duration (Years) Range of MAVA contribution in CHF Website
Stiftung Wirtschaft und Ökologie (SWO) 2.00 between 100’000 – 500’000 www.stiftungswo.ch