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CIPRA viewpoint: for an environmentally friendly and participative energy transition
by zopemaster — published Sep 18, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , ,
The energy transition is one answer to the threat of global warming and the explosive risks of nuclear energy. Erwin Rothgang, President of CIPRA Germany, speaks about the minimum requirements for the Bavarian Alps.
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CIPRA's point of view: 60 years of CIPRA
by zopemaster — published Apr 26, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The International Commission for the Protection of the Alps, CIPRA, has reason to celebrate. On 5 May this umbrella organisation, containing some one hundred members from all countries in the Alps, will turn 60.
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CIPRA's point of view: An appeal for the mountains
by zopemaster — published Jan 25, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: , , ,
Bigger, faster, further: not even the mountains are immune to this mantra of growth. CIPRA France is thus seeking visions for a sustainable future for both people and mountains.
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CIPRA's point of view: Knowing how to shape the climate
by zopemaster — published Apr 26, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , ,
We should discharge no more greenhouse gases than the natural systems in the Alps, such as forests or moorlands, can absorb - CIPRA's vision, set out in its annual report, argues for sustained climate protection.
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CIPRA's point of view: New solidarity between the Alps and metropolitan areas
by zopemaster — published May 30, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , , , ,
Various political actors are pushing for the development of a macro-region for the Alps. CIPRA also says yes to an Alpine macro-region - but only within a clear framework. This offers the opportunity to make the rest of Europe aware of the issues facing its Alpine regions.
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CIPRA's point of view: Water on!
by zopemaster — published Feb 22, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: , ,
Austria's checklist for the building of hydroelectric power plants is technically sound, offering transparency for building permits, but no protection for ecologically intact waters.
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CIPRA's point of view: Alpine Convention: Italy says yes but Switzerland still says no
by zopemaster — published May 30, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , , ,
Italy, surprisingly, has ratified eight of nine protocols of the Alpine Convention. Only Switzerland has yet to sign up. We do not need the protocols, stated the Swiss Federal Council recently - Swiss policy is, in its view, more sustainable than in any other Alpine country.
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CIPRA's point of view: Co-operation, not killing
by zopemaster — published Aug 23, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
The authorities in Graubünden are demanding that bears be shot in Italy before they cross into Switzerland and potentially cause problems there. Is a preventive shooting really suitable to prevent conflicts with humans?
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CIPRA's point of view: The Alps are far too valuable for the Olympics
by zopemaster — published Mar 12, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
The result of the vote held on 3 March 2013 in Graubünden is clear: 52.7% are against the Winter Olympics being held there in 2022. This example shows that there is no desire for gigantism in the Alps.
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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: , , , ,
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.
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