: There was ongoing discussion regarding the Federal Inventory of Landscapes and Natural Monuments, with concerns that protection might be weakened to favor renewable energy production. Management and Protection
In 2014, the overall conservation outlook for the Aletsch region was rated as While the site’s values remained largely intact, the report identified specific long-term risks: Aletsch 2014
: The most significant threat identified was the rapid recession of the Great Aletsch Glacier. The report noted that while the visual landscape remains stunning, the physical loss of ice is an irreversible trend under current climatic conditions. : There was ongoing discussion regarding the Federal
: Efforts to balance high visitor numbers with conservation were deemed successful, though requiring constant vigilance to avoid "over-tourism". Other References to "Aletsch 2014" Aletsch 2014