It was a huge disappointment to come to terms with the fact that Respect the Mountains was no longer sustainable in its current form in June 2015. The collective efforts of the Respect the Mountains community over the previous 10 years has provided so much value to the mountains and we as an organisation remained true to our vision and missing to create a more sustainable mountain tourism industry.

This is why the leadership of Respect the Mountains has decided to embark on a new adventure and chapter in her life and continues operations under the UIAA – The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation.

The UIAA proposed to take the Respect the Mountains vision and mission further with the same ethos and motivation to make a positive impact on the mountain tourism industry, so we are delighted to announce that as of September 22nd, the UIAA has taken over Respect the Mountains.

This is an exciting time for the organization, and existing partners are enthusiastic and committed to take the organisation, values and reputation to the global stage. The headquarters of the organisation moves now to Bern in the heart of the European Alps, which is crucial in order to notice and listen to mountain communities and their needs and to be able to better serve mountains communities in their pursuit to become more sustainable so that future generations can love and enjoy the mountains as we do and have done.

If you would like any further information about new partnerships or opportunities with the new and improved Respect the Mountains, please do not hesitate to contact the UIAA.

INFO: UIAA – Respect the Mountains