© by SDI 2006 Barbara Vaccaro LexALP WP 10 - Training Introduction to the Alpine Convention 15 June 2007 Dr. Ulrich Daum.

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© by SDI 2006 Barbara Vaccaro LexALP WP 10 - Training Introduction to the Alpine Convention 15 June 2007 Dr. Ulrich Daum

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum What is the Alpine Convention? äFramework agreement for the protection of the Alps äSigned on 7 November 1991 in Salzburg äRatified by all parties to the contract äLocation: Permanent Secretariat, Innsbruck

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum Members (Parties to the Contract) äGermany äSwitzerland äAustria äItaly äFrance äSlovenia äLiechtenstein äMonaco äEU

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum Languages of the Convention äGerman äFrench äItalian äSlovenian

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum Goals of the Alpine Convention äGeneral goal: Protection and preservation of the Alps, since they are “one of the largest continuous unspoilt natural areas in Europe which, with their outstanding unique and diverse natural habitat, culture and history, constitute an economic, cultural, recreational and living environment in the heart of Europe, shared by numerous peoples and countries. ”

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum

... Goals of the Alpine Convention äGeneral obligation: - Comprehensive policy - Intensified cooperation - Purpose: To protect and preserve the Alps and their natural resources

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum Chief Guiding Principles äPrecautionary principle äPolluter pays principle ä Cooperative principle

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum Measures in the Following Areas äPopulation and culture - Preservation of cultural independence of the population - Cooperation between Alpine and extra-Alpine populations ä Regional planning - Economic use of the resources of the whole region - Conservation / rehabilitation of natural habitats ä Prevention of air pollution - Reduction in the emission of pollutants

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum... Measures in the Following Areas äSoil conservation - Reduction in soil damage ä Water management - Keeping lakes and rivers free of pollution - Long-term use of water power ä Conservation of nature and the countryside - Conserving ecosystems - Preserving the variety, uniqueness and beauty of nature

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum... Measures in the Following Areas äMountain farming - Preservation and promotion of environmentally compatible farming äMountain forests - Application of natural, non-detrimental forestry techniques äTourism and recreation - Restriction of activities harmful to the environment - Consideration of ecological and social requirements

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum... Measures in the Following Areas äTransport - Reduction in volume and dangers - Switching traffic to the railways ä Energy - Production, distribution and use of environmentally compatible and countryside-preserving energies ä Waste management - Waste avoidance - Environmentally compatible methods of waste collection, utilization and disposal

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum Implementation Protocols äCompleted for 8 of the 12 areas and for the settlement of disputes äNot yet completed for - Population and culture - Prevention of air pollution - Water management - Waste management äNot yet ratified by all members

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum Further Obligations ä Research activities, scientific assessments and the harmonisation of these activities ä Cooperation in the following areas: - legal - scientific - economic - technical

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum Bodies of the Alpine Convention: Alpine Conference Standing Committee Secretariat