Australian Institute of Alpine Studies (AIAS)
The AIAS is an umbrella organisation for alpine researchers of all disciplines. The Institute has no permanent geographic location other than a secretariat with the Australian Alps Liaison Committee. The aims of the AIAS are:
- To promote research in the alpine and sub-alpine areas of Australia
- To promote co-operative projects between alpine researchers
- To share information on current alpine research both in Australia and overseas
- To liaise with international mountain research organisations
- To convene a biennial seminar session on alpine research