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Young, climate-conscious, and thirsting for action
by zopemaster — published Jul 13, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , , ,
Young people from five Alpine nations campaigned as part of the My Clime-mate Project to make the Alps a carbon-neutral region. At the end of October they took stock - and forged new plans.
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"We'll keep at it."
by zopemaster — published Jul 13, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , ,
Virtually everyone was there. Idrija's festival hall was packed to the rafters, and the youth symphony orchestra summoned specially for the occasion was in full flow. There was plenty of drama, and the TV people were there, too. A murmur went through the 1,000-strong audience as they got to their feet and began clapping. Then a large burly man in a dark suit walked onto to the stage. Deep creases bracketed his laughing mouth like waterfalls, stretching up to his white temples. Bojan Sever, the major of the small Slovenian town in the alpine foothills, held aloft the certificate confirming their status as Alpine Town of the Year 2011. Cameras flashed and the applause redoubled. That was just over a year ago.
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Alpine regions demand joint strategy
by zopemaster — published Jul 10, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: ,
The Conference of the Alpine Regions has decided on an initiative paper for the development of a macro-regional strategy for the Alpine arc. It declares that the need is for greater innovation and economic strength within an intact environment, as well as more co-operation and the bundling of development funds. There is just one thing that is not mentioned: the Alpine Convention.
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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: 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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The Alps are renewed in Poschiavo
by zopemaster — published Sep 28, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
On what sort of resources are the Alps building their future? Can climate change be an opportunity? What ought to be done to ensure that young people have prospects? The Alpine Week being held in the Swiss valley of Val Poschiavo from 5 to 8 September 2012 aims to discuss just how renewable the Alps actually are.
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Annecy is the Alpine Town of the Year 2012
by zopemaster — published Sep 28, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: ,
For years now the French town of Annecy has been pursuing a policy of sustainability. As a reward for its efforts the principal town of the Haute-Savoie département and its 53,000 inhabitants have been nominated as the Alpine Town of the Year 2012.
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Idrija is the Alpine Town of the Year 2011
by zopemaster — published Feb 16, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: , , ,
The label for sustainable development was awarded to the Slovenian town of Idrija for its commitment to climate protection among other initiatives. The "Alpine Town Year" was ceremoniously inaugurated in February.
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Innovation in mountain areas: European Mountain Convention
by zopemaster — published Aug 19, 2010 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: ,
Innovation as the key driver for sustainable development in mountain areas: such is the theme of this year's European Mountain Convention, which is being held in Lillehammer, Norway, from 15th to 17th September. The conference will offer participants the opportunity to discuss sustainable development in their mountain regions and communities and to find out more about innovative projects in European mountain regions.
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