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More than 40 percent of the Alpine region is covered by forests. They are not only a defining feature of the landscape, but also a cornerstone of Alpine livelihood, providing building materials, supporting biodiversity, and delivering essential ecosystem services.
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Alpine region carbon-neutral by 2050
At the 10th Alpine Conference in Evian/F in March 2009 a climate action plan was adopted, which set itself the goal of making the Alpine region a model for prevention and adjustment to climate change.
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
First carbon-footprint calculation for a ski school
The carbon footprint of a ski school in France has been measured for the first time.
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
European Agro-Biodiversity Day
The European Agro-biodiversity Day (EAD) will take place on 29th September 2009 under the motto "Arca-Net - the European Ark Network".
alpMedia | Schaan, LI
New documentation on ecological networks in Europe
The KEN Projekt (Knowledge for ecological networks - Catalyzing the involvement of stakeholders in the implementation of ecological networks in Europe), carried out by six project partners, came to an end.
Events
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Webinar: The journey of water | online | |
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XIV European Mountain Convention | Sallanches / France | |
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Alps in Motion: new Alpine-wide Day of Action | alpswide | |
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Symposium 2: Vernacular Buildings in the Anthropocene | Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna (Austria) |
Projects
CIPRA International
Alpine Dialogue
[Project completed] Energy transition does not stop at the gates of the Alps. A low carbon society and nuclear phase-out are on the political agenda of the Alpine governments. In sensitive natural areas of the Alps, the increased use of renewable energy can lead – and is already leading – to significant conflicts, for instance between the last natural rivers and hydropower.
CIPRA International
C3-Alps
[Project completed] C3-Alps stands for Climate Change Capitalisation, and that is precisely this Interreg Alpine Space Project has been all about.