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Dolomites named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Jul 09, 2009
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Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM
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world heritage,
protected areas / sanctuaries,
environmental protection,
environment,
tourism
At its 33rd meeting held on 26th June 2009 in Seville, Spain the UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the application from the Dolomites/I to be included in the list of "Natural World Heritage Sites of universal value" thus according it the highest worldwide status for a natural site.
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The "Allgäu Moor Alliance" wins the German Government's Competition for Large-Scale Nature Conservation Projects
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Jul 09, 2009
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Jul 07, 2021 01:15 AM
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environmental protection,
environment,
protected areas / sanctuaries,
sustainable development
The winners of the German government's "idee.natur - Large-scale Nature Conservation Projects and Rural Development" competition were announced at the end of June 2009. Five regions came out on top with their concepts for new large-scale nature conservation projects. Over € 50 million will be invested in these regions over the next ten years. The "Allgäu Moor Alliance" was the winner in the Moors Category.
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The construction industry as a key to the problem of climate change
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Dec 14, 2009
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climate change, climate policy,
environmental protection,
environment,
ecological building,
construction
The information provided through cc.alps is now available in the form of focussed background reports called Compacts, which can be downloaded from the CIPRA website at www.cipra.org/de/cc.alps/ergebnisse/compacts . The first three Compacts - on Energy, Nature Protection, and Construction and Refurbishment - address their subjects with reference to climate change in the Alpine context. The authors list and analyse activities relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation, assessing them for sustainability, explaining the conflicts of interest involved, and presenting examples of good practice.
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Calm and collected in a heated discussion: Pascale Poblet, CCP Project Manager
"There's no stress involved in travelling by bus or by bike."
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Oct 29, 2010
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Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM
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traffic avoidance, traffic calming,
transport policy, transport planning,
human powered mobility,
environmental protection,
environment
With a commuter plan that encourages the use of modes of transport other than cars the STMicroelectronics and ST-Ericsson site in Grenoble/F is committed to eco- and climate-friendly mobility. For this initiative the company was awarded one of the cc.alps competition prizes worth 10,000 euros. Pascale Poblet, CCP (Company Commuter Plan) Project Manager, explains why the company's workforce is in such great shape and why the company's kitty has benefited as a result.
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Belgian support for the protection of the Alps
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May 04, 2011
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Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM
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environmental protection,
environment
Established in Belgium at the start of the year, the ALPY Association "Alpen en Pyreneeën, Ontdekken en Ondersteunen" is committed to sustainable development in the Pyrenees and the Alps.
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The Dilemma of the Alps - balancing Regional Development and Environmental Protection in Particularly Attractive Regions
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Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM
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regional policy, regional development programmes,
regional development,
environmental protection,
environment
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Environmental signals 2002
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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environment,
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environment,
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Environmental benchmarking for local authorities: From concept to practice
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Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM
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Guidelines for planning and managing mountain protected areas
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Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM
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Eurowaternet and Waterbase
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Jul 07, 2021 01:12 AM
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environmental protection,
environment
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