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LexALP WP 10 - Training Introduction to the Alpine Convention

Learn about the Alpine Convention, a framework agreement for the protection and preservation of the Alps. Discover its goals, guiding principles, and measures in various areas such as population and culture, regional planning, air and soil pollution, water management, nature conservation, mountain farming, tourism and recreation, transportation, energy, and waste management.

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LexALP WP 10 - Training Introduction to the Alpine Convention

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  1. LexALPWP 10 - Training Introduction to the Alpine Convention 15 June 2007 Dr. Ulrich Daum

  2. 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

  3. Members (Parties to the Contract) • Germany • Switzerland • Austria • Italy • France • Slovenia • Liechtenstein • Monaco • EU

  4. Languages of the Convention • German • French • Italian • Slovenian

  5. 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.”

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

  7. Chief Guiding Principles • Precautionary principle • Polluter pays principle • Cooperative principle

  8. 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

  9. ... 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

  10. ... Measures in the Following Areas • 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

  11. ... Measures in the Following Areas • 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

  12. 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

  13. Further Obligations • Research activities, scientific assessments and the harmonisation of these activities • Cooperation in the following areas:- legal- scientific- economic- technical

  14. Bodies of the Alpine Convention: Alpine Conference Standing Committee Secretariat

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