The UIAA Mountain Protection Award (MPA) was created in 2013. During its six years of existence, the annual UIAA Mountain Protection Award (MPA) has made a tangible difference to mountain lives, communities and the environment. It has enabled people to raise finances to build key infrastructures, conduct vital research and fulfil pending goals; it has provided an international showcase and communication platform for projects to raise awareness and exchange ideas and initiatives.
A project supported by a UIAA member federation or an association or travel company working in the mountain environment which engages and collaborates with local communities to develop a culture of sustainable activities, with a mountaineering focus, which attract and inspire visitors. The project must be involved in at least one of the following activities:
The winning project is announced at UIAA General Assembly held every year in October, and receives a 5,000 USD financial grant and communication through the UIAA’s international network. It is not only the winning project who benefits, all selected projects are showcased on the UIAA website and communication channels.