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The MDT is committed to the preservation of the environment in which mountaineering activities occur, and it was a logical step to support the UIAA's guidelines in this area.

By applying for the Environment Label the MDT undertakes to follow the conditions and procedures outlined below, and is making a commitment to demonstrate high standards of conduct in climbing and mountain activities.

bulletTo work within the current UIAA Environmental Objectives and Guidelines and the annexed documents referred to in the objectives and guidelines.
bulletTo provide all participants in the activities covered by the Environment Label with a pre-activity briefing on access issues and procedures that minimise the impact of the activity on the environment.
bulletAfter the activities have been completed to provide all participants with an opportunity for evaluation and feed-back on the conduct of the activities in respect of access issues and impact on the environment.
bulletTo return an annual questionnaire and, or, summary report on the activities covered by the label.
bulletTo only use the name “UIAA Environment Label” and the UIAA Environment logo in strict compliance with all the above points.

 


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