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New publications: Risk management and 100 years of Géographie Alpine
by zopemaster — published Jul 19, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:21 AM — filed under: , ,
The five chapters of the current edition of the Revue de Géographie Alpine look at risk management systems of urban alpine areas as well as early warning systems and crisis management strategies at regional policy level.
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Nature abhors a border
by zopemaster — published Jul 05, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: , ,
Nature in the Alps should be networked more effectively; to this end, the hindrances that stand in the way of animal migration and the spread of vegetation and plants should be made more permeable. Four alpine-wide network organisations are aiming to create an "ecological continuum" in the Alps. The preliminary project has just been given the go-ahead.
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European Parliament approves new flood directive
by zopemaster — published May 10, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM — filed under: ,
With the new directive on flood protection the EU has agreed on the assessment and prevention of flood risks.
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Ski runs a hazard for bird communities
by zopemaster — published Feb 14, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM — filed under: , ,
According to a report compiled by ecologists at the University of Turin/I in the Journal of Applied Ecology, high-altitude alpine ski runs are posing a serious threat to bird communities.
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Mountain areas as menageries
by zopemaster — published Feb 14, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM — filed under: , ,
The latest issue of the Journal of Alpine Research (fr/en) features "mountain areas as menageries". Indeed the decline in biodiversity is a major ecological problem.
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The way of the Wolves - The Alps- Carpathian Corridor
by zopemaster — published Jun 14, 2006 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:05 AM — filed under: , , ,
The Austrian Ministry for Transportation Innovation and Technology is committed to the establishment of the wildlife Alps-Carpathian Corridor.
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New alpMedia dossier - "Ecological Networks"
by zopemaster — published Apr 06, 2006 — last modified Apr 24, 2024 03:25 PM — filed under: , , , ,
On 7 and 8 November 2005 representatives of the eight member states of the Alpine Convention attended a seminar on the creation of an ecological network of protected areas to debate the possibilities for establishing an ecological network spanning the Alps. The alpMedia dossier entitled "Ecological Networks" drawn up on that occasion provides an overview of the instruments that play an important role in the establishment of ecological networks at the global, pan-European, European and national levels.
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International event on the management of protected areas
by zopemaster — published Feb 09, 2006 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:05 AM — filed under: , ,
The Third International Conference on Monitoring and Management of Visitor Flows in Recreational and Protected Areas is to be held in Rapperswil/CH from September 13th to 17th.
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Glacier data from outer space
by zopemaster — published Jan 27, 2006 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:05 AM — filed under: , , ,
With the aid of new satellites glaciologists in Zurich are now able to study the world's ice regions with greater precision than before. The results of the data surveys are not encouraging: the Alps' glaciers are melting at a much faster rate than previously thought. Major changes have been noted in an increasing number of glaciers. The Zurich glaciologists are definite in their diagnosis: there is now no stopping the shrinkage of alpine glaciers.
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New issue of the Journal of Alpine Research series
by zopemaster — published Nov 17, 2005 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:05 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The latest issue of the Revue de Géographie Alpine series comprises five specialist articles on a variety of topics. One article examines the causes of flooding and the measures that are necessary to prevent it based on the example of the Isère/F region while another article focuses on sustainable water management in general.
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