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alpMedia Newsletter 05/2009
CIPRA compact Nature protection in climate change: A background report of CIPRA
CIPRA compact Spatial planning in climate change: A background report of CIPRA
The Potential of Ecotourism in Austria
Sustainable tourism and Natura 2000: Guidelines, initiatives and good practices in Europe Based on the Lisbon seminar, December 1999
Mid-Term Review of the Common Agricultural Policy: Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament COM(2002) 394 final
alpMedia Newsletter 36-40/2002
alpMedia Newsletter 41/02+01-03/03
alpMedia Newsletter 04/03-08/03
Results of the alpMedia survey
International Seminar "Interpreting our Mountain Heritage": Declaration and report
Framework Convention on the protection and sustainable development of the Carpathians
Scope of Application of the "Framework Convention on the protection and sustainable development of the Carpathians (Carpathian Convention)"- Draft
alpMedia Newsletter 09-12/03
alpMedia Newsletter 13-16/03
alpMedia Newsletter 17-20/03
alpMedia Newsletter 21-24/03
alpMedia Newsletter 25-28/03
alpMedia Newsletter 29-32/03
The Alps: a unique natural heritage
alpMedia Newsletter 01-04/04
International Partnerships for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions
alpMedia Newsletter 05-08/04
alpMedia Newsletter 21/2008
Large carnivores in the Alps and Carpathians: This thematic brochure was elaborated in the framework of the cooperation project with the CNPA, as a result of the international colloquium "Large carnivores: management, research and public relation strategies of the protected areas" in the Nizke Tatry National Park / Slovakia (2nd - 4th July 2009).
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Buildings and climate change
Renewable Energy Road Map - Renewable energies in the 21st century: building a more sustainable future: This Road Map, an integral part of the Strategic European Energy Review, sets out a longterm vision for renewable energy sources in the EU. It proposes that the EU establish a mandatory (legally binding) target of 20% for renewable energy's share of energy consumption in the EU by 2020, explains why it is necessary, and lays down a pathway for mainstreaming renewables into EU energy policies and markets. It further proposes a new legislative framework for the promotion and the use of renewable energy in the European Union. In doing so, it will provide the business community with the long term stability it needs to make rational investment decisions in the renewable energy sector so as to put the European Union on track towards a cleaner, more secure and more competitive energy future.
N2O release from agro-biofuel production negates global warming reduction by replacing fossil fuels: The relationship, on a global basis, between the amount of N fixed by chemical, biological or atmospheric processes entering the terrestrial biosphere, and the total emission of nitrous oxide (N2O), has been re-examined, using known global atmospheric removal rates and concentration 5 growth of N2O as a proxy for overall emissions. The relationship, in both the pre-industrial period and in recent times, after taking into account the large-scale changes in synthetic N fertiliser production and deforestation, is consistent, showing an overall conversion factor of 3–5%. This factor is covered only in part by the 1% of “direct” emissions from agricultural crop lands estimated by IPCC 10 (2006), or the “indirect” emissions cited therein. This means that the extra N2O entering the atmosphere as a result of using N to produce crops for biofuels will also be correspondingly greater than that estimated just on the basis of IPCC (2006). When the extra N2O emission from biofuel production is calculated in “CO2-equivalent” global warming terms, and compared with the quasi-cooling effect of “saving” emissions of 15 fossil fuel derived CO2, the outcome is that the production of commonly used biofuels, such as biodiesel from rapeseed and bioethanol from corn (maize), can contribute as much or more to global warming by N2O emissions than cooling by fossil fuel savings. Crops with less N demand, such as grasses and woody coppice species have more favourable climate impacts. This analysis only considers the conversion of biomass to 20 biofuel. It does not take into account the use of fossil fuel on the farms and for fertilizer and pesticide production, but it also neglects the production of useful co-products. Both factors partially compensate each other. This needs to be analyzed in a full life cycle assessment.
Energy Balances of Non-OECD Countries, 2004-2005: This publication offers the same coverage on energy balances, trends and indicators as the homonymous publication for OECD countries. It provides statistics on production, trade and consumption in a common unit for each source of energy in more than 100 non-OECD countries and main regions including world. These countries cover developing countries, Central and Eastern European countries and the former USSR. The consistency and complementarity of OECD and non-OECD countries’ statistics ensure an accurate picture of the global energy situation.
Energy statistics of OECD countries 2004-2005: This publication is intended for those involved in analytical and policy work related to international energy issues. It provides detailed statistics on production, trade and consumption for each source of energy in the OECD in a common format (definitional and methodological) for all Member countries.
Climate Change and Switzerland 2050: This report describes possible impacts of climate change and vulnerabilities of the environment, economy and society in Switzerland due to the emission of greenhouse gases that are to be expected up to the year 2050. The potential impacts on various areas are discussed, as well as measures and strategies to adapt to the expected changes. Because global emissions reduction can only mitigate the situation in the long run, the expected global warming to 2050 will take place largely independently from such efforts. If greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced considerably within the coming decades, the consequences of warming may turn out to be much more severe in the second half of the century than those presented in this report.
Restoring the web of life
Impact of climate change on thermal comfort, heating and cooling energy demand in Europe: So far, in most European countries, the amount of energy required for heating is greater by far than the energy used for space cooling on a national basis– even in the service sector. But due to higher internal loads, the proliferation of fashionable glass facades, thermal insulation, and rising standards of comfort, the cooled floor area is steadily increasing. Events like the extraordinary hot summer of 2003 are accelerating this trend and steadily rising mean annual temperatures (1.3°C during the 20th century in Switzerland) are increasing the specific energy demand for space cooling. In this paper, we provide evidence regarding the increasing relevance of thermal discomfort in terms of overheating, due to both building retrofits and climate change. Further, possible changes in heating and cooling energy demand over the next 30 years are explored for two climate variants: mean annual temperatures remaining constant and a second case in which temperatures increase until 2035 by +1°C in winter and +2°C in summer. The possible impacts on the CO2 emissions in different European locations are evaluated considering the CO2 intensity of the heating fuels, the market penetration of electric heating, and the CO2 intensity of electricity production. For much of Europe, increases in cooling energy demand due to global warming will be outweighed by reductions in the need for heating energy. Depending on the generation mix in particular countries, the net effect on CO2 emissions may be an increase even where overall demand for delivered energy is reduced. Strategies and measures in the building sector to minimize possible negative impacts of climate change on energy demand for heating and cooling are discussed.
Residential and commercial buildings
European Network of Rambling Tourism and Intercultural Dialogue
alpMedia Newsletter 13/2008
cc.alps: CIPRA Demands on Spatial Planning
alpMedia Newsletter 17/2008
Programm Workshop Bolzano Towards more integrated research and observation in the Alps
alpMedia Newsletter 09-12/04
alpMedia Newsletter 13-16/04
alpMedia Newsletter 17-20/04
Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Transforming the Market
Orobie Film Festival
EEA Report No 8/2009 Regional climate change and adaptation — The Alps facing the challenge of changing water resources: Spanning the centre of continental Europe, the Alps play a crucial role in accumulating and supplying water to the continent. As such, they deliver vital ecosystem services both within and beyond the region, underpinning social and economic wellbeing in vast lowland areas. Troublingly, the alpine climate has changed significantly during the past century, with temperatures increasing more than twice the global average. Drawing on the most recent knowledge of climate change impacts in the Alps and experiences across the region, this report analyses the risks that climate change presents to the region's water supply and quality, identifying needs, constraints, opportunities, policy levers and options for adaptation. It extracts policy guidance on adaptation practice and aims to assist regional and local stakeholders in developing robust adaptation strategies.
Protocol of the implementation of the Alpine Convention of 1991 in the field of transport
Protocol of the implementation of the Alpine Convention of 1991 in the field of tourism
Protocol of the implementation of the Alpine Convention of 1991 in the field of energy
Protocol of the implementation of the Alpine Convention of 1991 in the field of mountain farming
Resolution of Bolzano
alpMedia Newsletter 01/2009
Progress towards the European 2010 biodiversity target
CIPRA Annual Report 2008
Europe's onshore and offshore wind energy potential: This report was prepared by the European Environment Agency's European Topic Centre for Air and Climate Change (ETC/ACC). The European Union has ambitious targets in the field of environment and energy policy. The new 'climate-energy legislative package' sets mandatory national target corresponding to a 20 % share of renewable energies in overall Community energy consumption by 2020 and a mandatory 10 % minimum target to be achieved by all Member States for the share of renewable energy in transport consumption by 2020.
Catalogue of possible measures to improve ecological connectivity in the Alps: This catalogue of measures has been elaborated in the frame of the Ecological Continuum Project. It lists a number of exemplary measures from the various Alpine countries that can contribute to the implementation of ecological networks. Nature protection in protected areas alone is not sufficient for the long-term conservation of Alpine biodiversity. Successful nature protection and the associated conservation of biodiversity require ecologically compatible action across the entire space, particularly outside protected areas. The landscape can be enhanced through targeted measures and support programmes which focus on nature conservation. These can contribute to the implementation of an ecological network by facilitating the connectivity of habitats and protected areas.
Evaluation of approaches for designing and implementing ecological networks in the Alps: Within the Continuum Project (pre-project July 2007-December 2008, see page 2), four aspects considering the planning and implementation of ecological networks in Alpine space have been deepened: The evaluation and assessment of existing approaches (Work package A ; WPA), the listing and description of existing measures (Work package B), first elements for communication on ecological networks and mobilisation of stakeholders in appropriate pilot regions (Wok package C) and preparing future projects on ecological networks (Work package D). See: http://www.alpineecological- network.org This report summarizes the results of Wok package A, aiming at an overview on existing approaches and an assessment in view of their application in Alpine space and in pilot regions.
cc.alps: CIPRA statements on transport
cc.alps: CIPRA Demands on Energy
cc.alps: CIPRA Requests on Nature Protection
CIPRA compact Engergy in climate change: A background report of CIPRA
Film festival in the alps: A good overview of the main mountain film festivals in the Alps is provided by a new brochure on "Mountain Film Festivals in the Alps" published by the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention. The brochure includes fifteen film festivals, many of which were involved in founding the International Alliance for Mountain Film in 2000 as a platform for promoting the members' respective events. In addition to a short historical introduction, the brochure lists the themes, special features and supporting programmes of the various film festivals. The purpose of the compilation is to stress the common cultural identity of the Alpine space beyond all national borders. "As an element of the rich cultural heritage of the Alps, film festivals attract thousands of people and in so doing play a key role in cultural exchange and dissemination," says Marco Onida, Secretary General of the Alpine Convention, in the foreword to the brochure.
alpMedia Newsletter 21/2009
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Factsheet to the „Eurovignette III“
CIPRA compact Transport in climate change: A background report of CIPRA
Nachbericht 4. Internationales Symposium der Forschung in Schutzgebieten: Vom 17. - 19. September 2009 haben mehr als 170 Fachleute, Praktiker und Studenten aus 12 Nationen am 4. Symposium zur Forschung in, für und über Schutzgebiete des Nationalparks Hohe Tauern auf der Burg Kaprun, Salzburg, Österreich, teilgenommen. 40 Wissenschaftler gestalteten das diesjährige Vortragsprogramm. 59 Fachposter gaben einen guten Überblick zu aktuellen Forschungsprojekten und Konzepten. Vier Fachexkursionen rundeten das Angebot ab.
alpMedia Newsletter 17/2009
alpMedia Newsletter 06/07-09/07
alpMedia Newsletter 10/07-13/07
Green Paper : Towards a European strategy for the security of energy supply
Indicative Map of the Plan-European ecological network for Central and Eastern Europe: Since 1995, the year of the endorsement of the Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy, the political attention for the development and establishment of the Pan-European Ecological Network has increased considerably. The Pan-European Ecological Network highlights a visionary approach to the conservation of biodiversity in Europe. It strives for a Europe where nature.
A Biodiversity Vision for the Alps: These proceedings provide a technical record of the process undertaken in defining the biodiversity vision for the Alps. The brochure The Alps: a unique natural heritage (WWF European Alpine Programme 2004) presented a reader-friendly summary of our results on priority areas; this report covers both priority areas and connection areas (macro-corridors) and presents the detailed information needed by those who are interested in the technical aspects of the process.
alpMedia Newsletter 14/07-17/07
alpMedia Newsletter 18/07-21/07
alpMedia Newsletter 14-17/2002
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alpMedia Newsletter 22/07-01/08
alpMedia Newsletter 02/08-05/08
2nd National Conference on Passive Construction France
Berchtesgaden Declaration
International Partnership for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions An Outcome of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD)
alpMedia Newsletter 18-22/2002
alpMedia Newsletter 23-26/2002
Friends-of-Nature Wildhaus Declaration: Tourism and Sustainability in the 21st Century
alpMedia Newsletter 27-30/2002
alpMedia Newsletter 31-35/2002
Chambéry declaration 2002 - Declaration about Europe’s mountain protected areas
DYNALP² project folder
alpMedia Newsletter 09/2009
Energy Forum
Natural Solutions - Protected areas helping people cope with climate change
Country reports 2008. Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: Reducing energy consumption and eliminating wastage are among the main goals of the European Union (EU). EU support for improving energy efficiency will prove decisive for European economic recovery and competitiveness, security of supply and for meeting the commitments on climate change made under the Kyoto protocol whilst at the same time contributing to an improved level of comfort and lower energy bills for citizens. There is significant potential for reducing consumption. With 40% of our energy consumed in buildings, the EU has introduced legal other support measures to ensure that they consume less energy. A key part of the legislation is the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) 2002/91/EC which aims to promote cost-effective improvement of the overall energy performance of buildings,while taking into account local conditions and requirements. The Directive provides for a holistic approach on energy performance of buildings and covers the energy needs for space and hot water heating, cooling and lighting. The Directive sets the basic principles and requirements and leaves significant room for Member States to establish the concrete mechanisms and numeric requirements and ways to implement them. The EPBD is a great opportunity to mobilise energy efficiency in EU buildings, but also a formidable and continuing challenge for many EU countries.
Innovation, growth, employment : what competitiveness for mountain regions?
Innovation, growth, employment : what competitiveness for mountain regions?: Dans le cadre de la Présidence Française de l’Union européenne, l’Association européenne des élus de montagne (AEM) et la Région Midi-Pyrénées avec l’appui de l’ANEM, de l’ADEFPO, de la Confédération Pyrénéenne du Tourisme, du Commissariat et du Comité de massif des Pyrénées, organisent à Toulouse le 6 novembre 2008 au siège du Conseil régional Midi-Pyrénées une conférence européenne sur le thème : « Innovation, croissance et emploi : quelle compétitivité pour les régions de montagne ? ».
alpMedia Newsletter 09/2008
alpMedia Newsletter 17-20/04
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alpMedia Newsletter 04-07/05
alpMedia Newsletter 08-11/05
alpMedia Newsletter 12-15/05
alpMedia Newsletter 01-04 /2002
Alpine Convention
alpMedia Newsletter 16-19/05
alpMedia Newsletter 20-23/05
alpMedia Newsletter 24/05 - 02/06
alpMedia Newsletter 03 - 06/06
Relevant instruments in the field of ecological networks in the Alpine region
alpMedia Newsletter 05-08/2002
alpMedia Newsletter 07 - 10/06
Future of the Local Municipality's Forestry and Alpine Economies
Protection of the mountain economy through the development of sustainable tourist offers
Food and Agriculture in the Malcantone Region
Le développement durable à l'action [Sustainable development in action] Rural Tourism Revitalises the Hamlet of Ossona/Gréferic
Bregenzerwälder costume as living tradition
Future Conference: Participatory Local Planning
Tschlin, Tradition with a Future
Furx Alpe Eco-partnership
Enhancement of manufacturing and activities related to using and wor-king stone
Biosphere Management/Community Assistance Sustainable Development
Landscape Development Concept for the Market Town of Frastanz
EDUMAT - Learning materials about Biosphere Reserve theme
PFYN-FINGES Living and Experience Area
Natural and Cultural Heritage of Württemberg's Allgäu
Living in Mäder = Living in Nature
Landscape Development Concept for Ifen-Gottesacker-Schwarzwassertal
Home in the mountains
Dry Stone Walls in Röthis
Wildlife and landscape centre for the Pfyn-Finges Regional Natural Park
Development of Hittisau Town Centre - Transportation Planning
Pilot project RegioBus Isny Umland
Traffic Calming in Alpine Valleys
New Living
«Üsa Dorf» - Our Village
Attractive Langenegg Town Centre
Sustainable Sibratsgfäll 2025
Implementation Strategies for Enhancing Nature and Landscape on Behalf of Tourism
Rural territory, nature and culture in favour of sustainable tourism
Culture, force and wood experience Heiligkreuz
Path information system for sustainable tourism
Flühli-Sörenberg Water World
Fully, a place where nature can still take you by surprise
3D presentation of hiking paths on the homepage of www.grainau.de
A Decentralised Hotel in Leuk
White Paper "European transport policy for 2010: time to decide"
Development of a sustainable model for rural tourism
Project for the introduction of a tour signposting and enhancement of the natural and cultural resources of the rural territory
Networking activities in tourism and regional economy circles in the town of the Ammergauer Alpen under a common brand
Enhancement of the natural, historical and cultural heritage of Polcenigo as a means for favouring a sustainable model of tourism
«Siegsdorf Stone Age» Tourism in Harmony with Nature and the Environment
Environment and history of the Lagorai
Enhancement of the natural and cultural heritage for Alpine marketing and tourism
Varen Entrance Gate to the Pfyn-Finges Regional Nature Park
INTERREG III B Alpine Space Programme
alpMedia Newsletter 11- 14/06
The role of local governance in sustainable development: Recommendations to the governments of all mountainous countries, the United Nations organisations, the contracting parties of the Alpine Convention, civil society, international organisations, the Mountain Partnership and its members and other bodies involved in the sustainable development of mountain regions
alpMedia Newsletter 09-13/2002
The Alps of the next Generation - Proceedings AlpWeek 2004: The Alps are Europe’s tallest and most remarkable mountain ridge extending across the continent in the shape of a 1,200 km-long arch 150 to 250 km wide. From the Bay of Genoa, its beginning or end, it incorporates seven different countries (France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia). In total the alpine landscape extends across some 220,000 sqkm.
alpMedia Newsletter 15- 18/06
Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
alpMedia Newsletter 19-22/06
alpMedia Newsletter 23/06-01/07
alpMedia Newsletter 02/07-05/07
Resolution: Climate Protection and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies: The Alpine region is particularly affected by global climate changes, many of which are the result of man's impact. The Alps are a particularly sensitive region and are affected all the more by the forecast changes such as the rise in annual average temperatures, the increase in extreme meteorological events, summer droughts and melting glaciers. It is CIPRA's view that climate change represents one of the 21st century's greatest challenges. Given the above it calls upon the European Union, the bodies of the Alpine Convention, all the Alpine states, the federal provinces, regions and cantons as well as all governmental and non-governmental authorities to intensify their climate protection efforts in order to reduce the greenhouse effect and to draw up sustainable strategies for dealing with the growing repercussions of climate change.
Schaan Memorandum on the Future in the Alps
Enterprise Network in the Alps: From the Idea to the Implementation: Main focus: wood and construction
alpMedia Newsletter 13/2009

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