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LexALPWP 10 - Training

Introduction to the Alpine Convention

15 June 2007 Dr. Ulrich Daum

© by SDI 2006 Dr. Ulrich Daum

What is the Alpine Convention?

Framework agreement for the protection of the Alps

Signed on 7 November 1991 in Salzburg

Ratified by all parties to the contract

Location: Permanent Secretariat, Innsbruck


Members (Parties to the Contract)

GermanySwitzerlandAustria ItalyFranceSloveniaLiechtensteinMonacoEU


Languages of the Convention

German

French

Italian

Slovenian


Goals of the Alpine Convention

General 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.”


... Goals of the Alpine Convention

General obligation:

- Comprehensive policy

- Intensified cooperation

- Purpose: To protect and preserve the Alps and their natural resources


Chief Guiding Principles

Precautionary principle

Polluter pays principle

Cooperative principle


Measures in the Following Areas

Population and culture- Preservation of cultural independence of the population - Cooperation between Alpine and extra-Alpine populations

Regional planning- Economic use of the resources of the whole region- Conservation / rehabilitation of natural habitats

Prevention of air pollution- Reduction in the emission of pollutants


... Measures in the Following Areas

Soil conservation- Reduction in soil damage

Water management- Keeping lakes and rivers free of pollution - Long-term use of water power

Conservation of nature and the countryside- Conserving ecosystems- Preserving the variety, uniqueness and beauty of nature



Mountain farming - Preservation and promotion of environmentally compatible farming

Mountain forests- Application of natural, non-detrimental forestry techniques

Tourism and recreation- Restriction of activities harmful to the environment - Consideration of ecological and social requirements



Transport - Reduction in volume and dangers - Switching traffic to the railways

Energy - Production, distribution and use of environmentally compatible and countryside-preserving energies

Waste management - Waste avoidance - Environmentally compatible methods of waste collection, utilization and disposal


Implementation Protocols

Completed for 8 of the 12 areas and for the settlement of disputes

Not yet completed for- Population and culture- Prevention of air pollution- Water management- Waste management

Not yet ratified by all members


Further Obligations

Research activities, scientific assessments and the harmonisation of these activities

Cooperation in the following areas:- legal- scientific- economic- technical


Bodies of the Alpine Convention:

Alpine Conference

Standing Committee

Secretariat

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