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In October 2019, CREA Mont-Blanc headed to Chamonix’s Frison-Roche High School to present their work on climate change and mountain biodiversity. A group of 10th grade art students used the presentation as a source of inspiration to create artwork, which … Continued
In 2018, CREA Mont-Blanc launched a series of scientific seminars open to the public. Once a month (typically on a Tuesday), you are invited to the Mont-Blanc Observatory , home of CREA Mont-Blanc to meet researchers studying issues that affect the … Continued
“As humans, I think we are very good at short-term optimization and making the most of opportunities and conditions on a day-to-day basis (such as skiing on a beautiful day)…It’s much more difficult for us to plan ahead and consider … Continued
Last Thursday evening, residents of Chamonix joined us at the Mont-Blanc Observatory to share their ideas for the future Observatory garden. The objective of the evening was to combine cartography and art to give form to their visions for this … Continued
There is a knowledge and a weight that comes with studying climate change, and I think that a lot of us are asking “How do we have hope? What can I do in the face of this?” And a lot of … Continued
At CREA Mont-Blanc’s last Science Sandwich, Léna Gruas presented the initial results of her PhD on the interactions between recreational mountain users and emblematic fauna. Her multidisciplinary study combines sociology and ecology, and sheds new light on our relationship with … Continued
“It only takes a few minutes a week….It’s simple. And it brings a little joy.” Patrick has been participating in the Phénoclim program for a year, and agreed to give us some feedback on his experience and tell us what … Continued
During their October visit to Chamonix during their “Climate Change in the Alps” course, Franklin University Switzerland students got to experience firsthand how quickly conditions can change in mountain environments. The sun sets over the Chamonix Valley after the first … Continued
Why bring American students to Chamonix to study climate change? Justine Sulia, a student from the University of Wyoming’s Haub School shares her reflections on her experience this summer during CREA Mont-Blanc’s inaugural “Climate Science in Chamonix” program. The Mont-Blanc … Continued
In July, CREA Mont-Blanc hosted Professor Courtney Carlson and a group of her students from the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources for a science-based study abroad experience. The CREA Mont-Blanc team shared their scientific know-how … Continued