-
Using biological GIS databases to gain a better understanding of mountain biodiversity
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Apr 26, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
biodiversity
Linking biological databases with geophysical data (such as precise co-ordinates, altitudes, temperature) provides a good basis for obtaining more accurate analyses of biodiversity in mountain areas.
Located in
News
-
From winter to all-year tourism
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Apr 12, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
tourism policy, tourism concepts,
tourism
The French département of Savoie aims to promote all-year tourism with its 2007-2013 Tourism Plan.
Located in
News
-
New publication series on the Alpine region
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Apr 12, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
sustainable development,
research, science
The "Alpine Space - Man and the Environment" research platform established by the Leopold-Franzens University in Innsbruck/A is publishing a new series of publications by the same name.
Located in
News
-
CIPRA submits Memorandum on Future in the Alps
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Mar 29, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
sustainable development
In a Memorandum, CIPRA, the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps, formulates political demands for the future development of the Alpine region as a whole. The demands are the result of the Future in the Alps Project.
Located in
News
-
Alpine transit under EU observation
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Mar 29, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
transalpine transport
The new EU observatory for traffic in the Alpine region became operational in mid-March. It has been set up to monitor road, rail and combined traffic in the Alpine region.
Located in
News
-
On the right track - for and with hikers
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Mar 29, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
players / networks,
summer sports,
sport
An international joint venture of eight hiking regions grouped under the heading of Best of Wandern has come up with some innovative ideas for boosting visitor figures and strengthening visitor loyalty.
Located in
News
-
Implementing knowledge - making the most of local potential: "Green" jobs and solar-heated mountain refuges
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Mar 20, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
sustainable development,
players / networks,
identity,
society, culture,
Point of view
Incorporating sustainability objectives into political programmes is not enough to achieve a sustainable development in the Alpine region. As many of those affected by the policies as possible must take part, particularly at the local level. Sustainable projects always have the best opportunities wherever local or regional organisations make the most of the scope they have under policy instruments.
Located in
News
-
Referendum in the Puster Valley and restoration of a protection forest in Hinterstein - We'll have our say! The people living in the Alps are no longer prepared to look on; they want to be involved.
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Mar 20, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
players / networks
In recent years co-operative planning processes have gained in importance as a result of targets set by the EU or national governments. Participation in the sense of greater co-determination and co-decision is also being called for at grassroots level, by citizens, land owners and pressure groups.
Located in
News
-
From the Dorfmobil Klaus project to the reawakened Merano-Mals railway - "Soft mobility" helps to promote tourism in remote areas
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Mar 20, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
traffic routing,
transport policy, transport planning,
tourism policy, tourism concepts,
tourism
The major problems caused by transit traffic through the Alps dominate the media. And yet it is all too often forgotten that more than two thirds of traffic in the Alps is home-made. So what are the alternatives? This was one of the key questions put to our team of experts.
Located in
News
-
Biological diversity as an investment - Protected areas give the Alps a good image and help man and nature
-
by
zopemaster
—
published
Mar 20, 2007
—
last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
—
filed under:
conservation areas,
protected areas / sanctuaries,
biodiversity
Given good management, protected areas can contribute both to regional value-added and the preservation of biodiversity. Environmentally friendly holiday accommodation with a recognised seal of approval like the Gîtes Panda in the French Alps enhances the quality of life in and around protected areas.
Located in
News