Organisations supported
The Mountain Care Project supports associations working to protect the environment in Alpine regions and to improve access to the mountains.
Protect our winters
- Montant attribué : 6 600 €
The organisation
Protect Our Winters France brings together a community of professional athletes who are directly confronted with the realities of climate change in their favourite playground: the mountains. Born from a common passion to act for the climate, POW now gathers a community of professional athletes, scientists, brands, and territories wanting to take positive action to instigate systemic and cultural change.
POW is committed to two main causes:
- Amplifying the voice of the outdoor community in favour of climate action.
- Supporting a transition to 100% low-carbon mobility, both for mountain travel and everyday life.
The project
POW offers concrete action plans for individuals who want to reduce their carbon footprint or advocate more fervently for climate defence among their circles. The organisation provides tools for low-carbon mobility in the mountains, awareness-raising programmes, and regular event programming to maintain its presence and effectiveness among citizens.
The organisation aims to increase its capacity to act “upstream” of events and key moments that frame and give sustainable direction to our country and Alpine regions: elections, consultations, major sports events, etc.
POW aspires to support all passionate individuals in their daily commitment, but also to support projects that allow for the emergence of laws and regulations that will move society as a whole: transportation policies, textile industry regulations, air quality preservation, etc.
Une Bouteille à la Mer
- Amount awarded:7 900 €
The organisation
Une Bouteille à la Mer aims to mobilise all stakeholders in outdoor activities, from brands to athletes, from carriers to retailers, from committed activists to environmental professionals, to collectively implement simple and concrete solutions to respect the environment in which we live.
Une Bouteille à la Mer uses imagery: through films and photo campaigns for the press and social networks, as well as exhibition kits to allow all cities, organisations, institutions, foundations, schools, festivals, etc., to create their own exhibitions free of charge to raise awareness among all audiences.
The project
The organisation is producing the documentary entitled “AIR.” Even in the most remote areas of the Alps, the air we breathe is affected by human activities. A research laboratory in Grenoble has developed a sensor that is unique in its small size and portability, which allows for the simple measurement of air quality. This sensor has been replicated and entrusted only to those capable of reaching inaccessible peaks, rising above known altitudes, and delving deep into valleys.
These are elite athletes participating in this experiment: Xavier Thevenard, ultra-trail champion; Chloé Trespeuch, Olympic snowboard vice-champion; Vivian Bruchez, steep-line skier; Marie Bochet, 8-time Paralympic ski champion, are multi-medal-winning champions coveted by sponsors, who have chosen to embark on a year-long adventure.
ADDEAR 73
- Montant attribué : 4 200 €
The organisation
This organisation aims to popularise peasant agriculture and support initiatives that have positive repercussions on agricultural employment and consequently on rural employment in general in the Savoie region. This support can take several forms:
- Work on installation methods, production methods, improving working conditions, and forms of work (group work, organising replacements, etc.).
- Information and training for women, men, and open structures on all subjects participating in rural development.
- Assistance to farmers in difficulty.
The project
The organisation aims to develop networking among its target audience, as one of the keys to the success of a farm lies in connecting project leaders or newly established individuals with their peers. The objective is to develop networks of existing peasant farmers, notably the group of market gardeners currently supported within the framework of the GIEE “Market Gardening on Living Soil,” or to support women in their profession.
Mountain Riders
- Amount awarded:4 400 €
The organisation
Mountain Riders is an organisation created in 2001, dedicated to educating and guiding all audiences in the ecological transition in the mountains. The organisation’s philosophy is to raise awareness without moralising. We promote change through the implementation of concrete and positive actions. Mountain Riders’ actions are structured and driven around 3 project areas:
- The Education Project
- The Zero Waste Mountain Project
- The Green Snowflake Project
The project
The organisation aims to develop the Green Snowflake project. This certification label project encapsulates a set of methods and tools to support mountain communities in ecological, social, and democratic transition.
The 3 main axes of development are:
- Increasing the visibility of this certification label, especially among the general public, by deploying a communication campaign in the form of videos.
- Improving support for Alpine communities through tools such as the mountain fresco.
- Launching training modules for elected officials and technicians.
Névé
- Montant attribué : 5 000 €
The organisation
The Névé organisation, created in 2020, aims to raise awareness on issues related to climate change and promote individual and collective action. To achieve this, Névé utilises tools based on scientific facts. The objective is to share climate science as a mediation tool accessible to all audiences.
Névé primarily targets young people. It develops lasting collaborations with educational institutions. 75% of Névé’s activities are aimed at young people, with the remaining 25% directed towards the general public, businesses, and elected officials.
Névé designs and develops its own tools, emphasising scientific approaches, collective intelligence, and fostering interactions and discussions in a horizontal approach.
The project
The organisation aims to develop the following 4 axes:
1. Design and consolidation of tools for the association
The first project is an illustrated story for children that tells the story of Luce, a young girl who meets an old glacier in the context of climate change. Névé’s’s goal is to convey a message of hope for the future.
The second project is the development of the “Climate Investigation.” Recognising that learning is easier when individuals are actively involved, the Climate Investigation invites participants to step into the shoes of scientists and answer research questions in the field of climate, particularly in the Alpine regions. The third project addresses similar issues as the Climate Investigation: it involves the development of the “Glacial Ages Timeline.” This collaborative workshop revolves around a game on a timeline of over 3 meters long, where participants place temporal markers of past and current climate variations.
2. “Tribe of the Future” project in Grenoble
The objective of the Tribe of the Future is to train climate ambassadors, young citizens who would be better equipped to discuss climate change and be heard, as well as feel considered within the political sphere. To achieve this, Névé would organise a series of regular meetings (meetings with inspiring personalities, film nights, discovery excursions, site visits, games, etc.) to strengthen the group and develop potential common projects in the field of ecological and social transitions. In a second stage, Névé could support these young people in bringing these projects to fruition.
3. Conference-show project “Glacial Messages”
This project is a show during which the links between human worlds and mountain worlds (especially glaciers) are addressed in both a scientific and sensitive manner.
4. Communication
Yambi
- Amount awarded:4 400 €
The organisation
YAMBI aims to facilitate the integration of displaced persons living in the French Alps through mountain sports and socio-professional support. Mountain activities provide an excellent platform to exchange and share, which in turn can:
- Help refugees overcome the ordeal of asylum seeking and improve their self-esteem, confidence, desire to integrate, and become new actors in their lives.
- Help dismantle prejudices and highlight the benefits of collaboration, living together, and cultural enrichment.
YAMBI also offers support to displaced individuals in their socio-economic projects to help them become fully autonomous. Several courses are offered, including French and computer courses, as well as CV workshops.
The project
The organisation aims to develop and increase the number of hours of French, foreign language, and computer courses for a small group. The organisation also plans to develop sports, artistic, or cultural activities according to the seasons, during which learners can discover the environment, local culture, and establish connections with locals.
Les Enfermés Dehors
- Montant attribué : 12 900 €
The organisation
Based around Albertville, Les Enfermés Dehors aims to introduce young people and families who are removed from mountain activities to discover everything they have to offer. The objective is to open young people to their environment, raise awareness about the environmental impact of tourism, promote social cohesion and inclusion by offering immersive workshops or mountain activities throughout the seasons.
The project
The organisation manages two academies:
- The Junior Academy (ages 6 to 9) which offers various fun mountain activities every Wednesday morning during the school year: hiking, trail maintenance, wild plant and fruit gathering, etc.
- The Youth Academy (ages 10 to 16): every Wednesday afternoon, excursions are organised for young people: climbing, ski touring, snowshoeing, animal discovery, etc.
The goal of these academies is to transmit a passion for the mountains and involve these young people in a sportive, human, and collective adventure.
En passant par la montagne
- Amount awarded:9 700 €
The organisation
En Passant par la Montagne aims to make the mountains accessible to young people and adults facing difficulties so that they can find new momentum there.
Since 1995, the organisation has developed various areas of activity and expertise, becoming the bridge between the medical and social sector and the world of the mountains. Its two main objectives are:
- Popular education and training to facilitate access to the mountains for all.
- Promoting the mountains as a social and educational tool.
The project
The organisation’s project is to develop its “Inclusive Mountain” sports clubs. For several years, En Passant par la Montagne has managed 2 climbing clubs, in Saint-Gervais and Annecy. Since 2021, it has been developing the “Rando pour Tous” (Hiking for All) hiking club in the Chamonix Valley. These clubs are open to everyone, especially people with disabilities, those affected by illness, the elderly, young people in complex social situations, and separated children. Friendliness and diversity are at the heart of these clubs. The organisation’s goal is to offer other sports activities to members: mountaineering, interclub days, etc. It is also the organisation’s aim to highlight its activities in order to increase the number of members.
