EUMA History Timeline

European Mountaineering Association

  1. 2000-06-16
    CAA meeting with Romano Prodi (President of the European Commission)
    Representatives of the CAA had a discussion with the President of the European Commission regarding: International Year of Mountains in the year 2022, Alpine Convention, sustainable development of the mountain regions and role of CAA in the EU
    Location:
    Brussels
    Country:
    Belgium
    Orginized by:
    CAA
    Nr. of organizations present:
    7
  2. 2006-01-25
    Meeting with representatives of the European Parliament in connection with an exhibition on glaciers in Europe
    In connection with the exhibition, the CAA got the chance to present the organization and its activities to some members of the European Parliament. The presentation was followed by a discussion with the members of the Parliament. It had been stated that further contacts should follow.
    Location:
    Brussels
    Country:
    Belgium
    Orginized by:
    CAA
    Nr. of organizations present:
    3
  3. 2006-09-05
    Meeting with the Commissioner Dimas in Strasbourg
    Presentation of the CAA and its activities. CAA was not known to the Commissioner; he appreciated the activities of the CAA and offered further contacts, mainly in connection with concrete topics or projects.
    Location:
    Strasbourg
    Country:
    France
    Orginized by:
    CAA
    Nr. of organizations present:
    1
  4. 2006-10-26
    Meeting with the head of the German Sport Office in Brussels to elaborate a possible cooperation
    Exchange of information and opinions about representation of CAA in Brussels. The German Sports Office can only represent national organizations like the DAV, but not the CAA.
    Location:
    Brussels
    Country:
    Belgium
    Orginized by:
    DAV
    Nr. of organizations present:
    2
  5. 2009-02-14
    “Alpine Clubs and the European Union” conference
    During this conference, the idea of starting a dialogue developed that went beyond strictly Alpine and national areas, allowing to extend our concerns and commitments to all the mountains of Europe, crossing political and geographical borders (organised by: Trieste XXX Ottobre section of the CAI).
    Location:
    Trieste
    Country:
    Italy
    Orginized by:
    CAI
    Nr. of organizations present:
    5
  6. 2009-07-22
    CAI letter to presidents of the Mountaineering and Climbing Clubs, Associations and Federations of the EU

    The CAI president wrote a letter (about 50 recipients) proposing to set up a working group for a dialogue partner towards the EU and to prepare common projects aimed at EU financing.

    Location:
    Milano
    Country:
    Italy
    Orginized by:
    CAI
    Nr. of organizations present:
    1
  7. 2009-09-01
    Several meetings with representatives of European Cyclists Federation, Naturfreunde International, Eamon Bates Consultant and EEB to evaluate ways for cooperation in 2009 and 2010
    By several contacts with those organizations, the CAA could explain its own activities. Areas of potential cooperation were discussed. Eamon Bates could work as a consultant for payment, which finally was too expensive. Fixed commitments were not concluded.
    Location:
    Country:
    Orginized by:
    CAA
    Nr. of organizations present:
  8. 2009-09-12
    CAA General Assembly
    A special topic is directed to more intensive connections between CAA and EU with support from all CAA members. A special CAA office in Brussels is not an option due to excessive costs. The GA accepts the decision that the CAA will not expand beyond the borders of the Alps.
    Location:
    Innsbruck
    Country:
    Austria
    Orginized by:
    CAA
    Nr. of organizations present:
    9
  9. 2010-03-23
    Extraordinary General Assembly of the CAA

    A special topic is directed to a CAA strategy towards the EU. For a more active role in the EU, the CAA needs additional experts and more funds. A very important issue is free access to the mountains.

    Location:
    Strunjan
    Country:
    Slovenia
    Orginized by:
    CAA
    Nr. of organizations present:
    9
  10. 2010-06-01
    Meeting on the initiative for creation of a European Union of Alpine Associations

    Meeting on the initiative for creation of a European Union of Alpine Associations

    Location:
    Milano
    Country:
    Italy
    Orginized by:
    CAI
    Nr. of organizations present:
    3