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News from TransEcoNet - transnational ecological networks in Central Europe
by zopemaster — published Jun 29, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
Similar as ECONNECT, the Platform Ecological Network and the Ecological Continuum Initiative in the Alps, in Central Europe the TransEcoNet project strives for a better connection of protected and less or unprotected landscapes across national borders. One major goal of the project is to reveal local people's perception and relation to their surrounding landscape in form of a survey of oral history. This is being carried out in the form of interviews in selected project regions.
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5th meeting of the Ecological Network Platform
by zopemaster — published Jun 29, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: ,
The 5th official meeting of the Ecological Network Platform of the Alpine Convention was held in Dobbiaco/Toblach (I) on 21 April 2010. The main topic at the meeting was progress made to date in nominating a number of pioneering Alpine regions as Pilot Regions of the Alpine Convention. It is hoped that the first regions will receive official recognition at the next Alpine Conference to be held in March 2011.
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Think tank workshop Dobbiaco/Toblach: Elaborating recommendations for stakeholder integration
by zopemaster — published Jun 29, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: , ,
Local connectivity projects can only be implemented if stakeholders are integrated into these activities. Potential difficulties and supportive tools were in the centre of an exchange of experiences between representatives of the ECONNECT pilot areas and other stakeholders carrying out connectivity activities. The discussions were facilitated by the Ecological Continuum Initiative in the frame of a workshop.
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Communicating ecological connectivity to stakeholders made easy
by zopemaster — published Jun 29, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under: , ,
What significance do water management, tourism and agriculture have for ecological networks? Can measures in the transport sector have a positive effect for ecological corridors? How shall I design my garden to be a habitat for domestic plants and animals? These questions are answered by a series of eleven fact sheets provided by the Ecological Continuum Initiative.
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CIPRA goes facebook
by zopemaster — published Jun 16, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under:
CIPRA has now joined the popular platform facebook with a profile of its own. At www.facebook.com/CIPRA.org facebook users can network with our organization and will be informed about novelties, events and actions. Videos and photos provide additional interest and visualize our motto "Life in the Alps".
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Swiss research into sustainable water use
by zopemaster — published May 26, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: ,
Melting glaciers create new lakes in the Alps. This creates new tourism potential and new risks, such as floods and landslides, for the inhabitants of the valleys. Where and when are such lakes created? Who owns them and who is responsible for them?
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What do the Julian Alps/Sl and the mountain La Salève/F have in common?
by zopemaster — published May 26, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: ,
Both are examples of protected areas in the alpine bio-geographical region and are presented in the new publication of the European Commission "Natura 2000 - Protection of Biodiversity in Europe". A double page spread shows readers which animal and plant species are particularly in need of protection, how the areas are protected and what their condition in terms of preservation is.
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New on-line portal for biodiversity in mountain areas
by zopemaster — published May 26, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under: ,
Recently, an on-line portal has been set up where those who are interested can find information on the many animal and plant species in mountain areas on an interactive digital map.
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Where unemployment is now unheard of: Idrija/Sl, the "Alpine Town of the Year"
by zopemaster — published May 05, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under:
In April the Slovenian town of Idrija has been declared "Alpine Town of the Year". In the Year of the Alpine Town Idrija intends to make a big step towards becoming a model town for climate protection. In the context of sustainable development, the "Alpine Town of the Year" brand should help the town to become known outside Slovenia as well.
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National parks in the mountains and the simulation of local participatory processes
by zopemaster — published May 05, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM — filed under: ,
This year's first issue of the "Revue de géographie alpine" / "Journal of alpine research" presents research on protected mountain areas and the participatory processes in those areas. The five essays discuss questions such as: Do trends and political guidelines contribute to the identification of compromises and consensus, and to the rectification of previous follies in environmental policy?
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