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New documentation on ecological networks in Europe
The KEN Projekt (Knowledge for ecological networks - Catalyzing the involvement of stakeholders in the implementation of ecological networks in Europe), carried out by six project partners, came to an end. More »
Alps insight: Schengen for Flora and Fauna
CIPRA's Alps insight No. 90 (formerly CIPRA Info) "Schengen for Flora and Fauna" is devoted to the topic of biotope networking. More »
Master in Sustainable Mountain Development
The new degree programme "MSc Managing Sustainable Mountain Development" begins at Perth College/UK in August 2009. More »
History of the Alps now also in English
Jon Mathieu's book entitled in German Geschichte der Alpen, 1500-1900: Umwelt, Entwicklung und Gesellschaft is now available in an English translation. More »
Feasibility of Alpine Crossing Exchange to be examined at the European level
The transport ministers of Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Germany, France and Slovenia have commissioned an in-depth analysis relating to the introduction of the Alpine Crossing Exchange. At a meeting of the ministers in Vienna/A a body was entrusted with clarifying the preconditions for the implementation of the three traffic management systems, specifically the Alpine Crossing Exchange, the emissions trading scheme and "Toll plus". More »
A European League for renewable energies
The RES Champions League is a network of national renewable energy leagues and also a competition for renewable energies between European cities, towns and villages, which was launched on 23 April 2009 at the annual meeting of Énergie-Cités and the Climate Alliance. More »
European Day of Parks 2009
The European Day of Parks is to take place on and around May 24, as it does every year. More »
EU Parliament agrees to ratify Transport Protocol
At the end of April 2009 the European Parliament agreed to the ratification of the Alpine Convention's Transport Protocol. More »
Manifesto for sustainable building
The KlimaHaus Agentur in Bolzano/I is calling for the signing of the "Manifesto for Sustainable Building". More »
400 European municipalities committed to climate change issues
400 European towns, cities and municipalities have signed the Covenant of Mayors. More »