The 1999 UIAA Climbing World Championships, the 5th edition, were held in Birmingham, United Kingdom from 2 to 3 December 1999.

It was organized by the Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme (UIAA).

[1][2][3] In men's lead, Bernardino Lagni triumphed over Yuji Hirayama who took silver and Maksym Petrenko who took bronze.

In women's lead, Liv Sansoz won and defended her title.

In women's speed, Olga Zakharova triumphed over Olena Ryepko who took silver and Natalia Novikova who took bronze.