UIMLA
Union of International Mountain Leader Associations
(UIMLA) www.uimla.org
The Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA) was founded in
November 2004. UIMLA is an international governing body based in France which
is representing the IMLs from Andorra, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Poland,
Spain, and Switzerland. One of the most important targets for UIMLA is to
represent the profession at the international level as well as setting equal
standards of qualifications for all International Mountain Leaders IMLs. UIMLA
also promotes the profession and supports the cooperation between IMLs from
different countries.
The UIMLA International Mountain Leader and the IFMGA Mountain Guide
are the only internationally recognized qualifications in the mountains in
Europe.
UIMLA Mission Statement
- Make Mountain Leaders throughout the world aware of the existence of UIMLA
and encourage the forming of National Associations.
- Work towards cultural, social and legal recognition of the profession of
International Mountain Leader.
- Harmonise member countries’ training and assessment in terms of minimum
requirements and quality.
- Encourage and bring value to a sustainable development of mountainous
regions.
- Encourage and agree the right of an IML to practise in all mountainous
countries.
- Develop the visibility and professional reputation of the profession.
UIMLA direct members are the 7 national organizations:
Andorra L´Associació de Guies i Acompanyants de Muntanya d´Andorra(AGAMA)
Belgium Union Professionnelle des Métiers de la Montagne (UPMM)
France Syndicat National des Accompagnateurs en Montagne (LESAEM)
Great Britain British Association of International Mountain Leaders (BAIML)
Poland Stowarzyszenie Europejskich Przewodników Górskich „LIDER“ (SEPG)
Spain Asociación Española de Guías de Montaña (AEGM)
Swirzerland Association Suisse des Accompagnateurs en Montagne (ASAM)
Aspirant members:
Bulgaria Mountains & people association
Czech Republic Czech Mountain Leader Association
Italy Associazione Italiana Mountain Leaders (AIML)
Macedonia Macedonian Association of International Mountain Leaders (MKAIML)
Netherlands
Contact: UIMLA, Maison des Parcs et de la Montagne, 256 Rue de la République, F – 73000 Chambery, France
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