The Alps: A Territory to Share

The Alps are a place where humans and nature constantly interact. The first photograph shows two hikers resting on a rocky summit, highlighting sustainable mobility and the opportunity to discover and appreciate the mountains by travelling on foot. The second captures avalanche protection fences crossing a mountain slope of Dobratsch, illustrating how people adapt to the natural environment to protect themselves while raising questions about how human infrastructure can coexist with fragile ecosystems. The third shows a goat grazing in a Slovenian village, reminding us that biodiversity is not limited to remote, protected areas, but is also part of everyday life in inhabited landscapes.

Together, these photographs invite us to consider how we can protect biodiversity, preserve natural connections between habitats and enjoy the Alps responsibly, so that people and wildlife can continue to share this remarkable environment!

~ Romane