#104/3 (en) Rethinking youth migration in the Alps - Episode 3

#104/3 (en) Rethinking youth migration in the Alps - Episode 3

From Audible Alps - CIPRA Podcast: Interviews, background talks and voices from all Alpine countries: Listen to this and more in the podcast of the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps. by CIPRA International - www.cipra.org

June 12, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

The episode features young voices from various Alpine regions discussing their migration experiences and the importance of youth participation in decision-making.

In the third and final episode of “Rethinking youth migration in the Alps,” we hand over the mic to young people. Voices from Maribor (Slovenia) , Trentino’s Cembra Valley (Italy) , and Vesoul (France) share their personal experiences with migration, their connection to home, and their ideas for the future of Alpine regions. Through their stories, we explore what it means to grow up, leave, stay, or return – and how participation in pilot activities within the Interreg Alpine Space OUT4INGOV project has shaped their perspectives. The episode highlights how giving youth a real voice in decision-making processes can strengthen local communities, foster a sense of belonging, and turn migration into an opportunity rather than a loss. Looking beyond the individual regions, we also bring in perspectives from youth councils across the Alpine space. Their message is clear: meaningful participation and the “circularity of skills” are key to making Alpine regions more inclusive, connected, and future-oriented. Learn more about the OUT4INGOV project here: https://www.cipra.org/en/projects/out4ingov-shaping-youth-migration www.alpine-space.eu/project/out4ingov/ Subscribe to our podcast…

People in this episode

Hosts: Laura Haberfellner, Hanna Öllös

Topics covered

  • youth migration
  • Alpine regions
  • community participation
  • personal experiences
  • decision-making
  • circularity of skills

Keywords

  • youth
  • migration
  • Alps
  • community
  • participation
  • OUT4INGOV
  • personal stories
  • future
  • inclusivity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CIPRA International, Interreg Alpine Space OUT4INGOV, OUT4INGOV, CIPRA, Interreg Alpine Space Programme

Places: Maribor, Trentino’s Cembra Valley, Vesoul

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