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Publication: The Alps in 2010
by zopemaster — published Feb 16, 2011 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:16 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The new publication titled The Alps by the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention provides a comprehensive overview of the Alps, including a wealth of cartographic material. For over a thousand years the Alpine landscape has been used as a cultural landscape.
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Swiss want to see fewer second homes
by zopemaster — published Mar 21, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: , , ,
Most Swiss people have approved the "Stop the never-ending building of second homes" initiative, providing mountain communities with more protection for landscapes. But the building moratorium is not universally popular.
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The future of farming in the mountains
by zopemaster — published Jun 20, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: ,
The European Union is negotiating the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). If the "Alliance for Agriculture and Nature Protection in the Alpine Regions" has its way, farming in the mountains will be given particular consideration. The alliance has now submitted its catalogue of demands.
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CIPRA's point of view: Torino 2006: a hard lesson - but nothing learned
by zopemaster — published Aug 21, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The Olympic Winter Games 2006 have left a burdensome legacy. The idea is thus to close the loss-making bobsleigh and replace it with an indoor ski slope. Is Turin simply throwing good money after bad?
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Olympic candidacy - a questionable venture?
by zopemaster — published Sep 18, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
Forecasts estimate that the 2022 Winter Olympics in Switzerland will cost 4.5 billion Swiss francs - or, as experience shows, even more. Is it worth it? In March 2013 the citizens of Graubünden will go to the polls to decide.
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An Alpine "arms race": the desire for fun and games
by zopemaster — published Dec 12, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , ,
Europe's highest suspension bridge is being opened in Switzerland, while an Austrian peak is getting a four-armed cross that is accessible to visitors - unbelievable adventures in the Alps.
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CIPRA's point of view:Italian French Summit: modal shift gets red light
by zopemaster — published Dec 12, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
The summit meeting last week between Italian leader Mario Monti and French president François Hollande covered plenty of ground - except for a rapid and effective modal shift from road to rail.
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Next generation to bear risk of Winter Olympics
by zopemaster — published Dec 12, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
The Swiss canton of Graubünden wants to hold a "sustainable" Winter Olympics in 2022. While the many open questions regarding the candidacy have stirred passions in Switzerland, Munich's candidacy is not quite so controversial. But time is pressing.
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Study suggests roads do not ensure development in the Alps
by zopemaster — published Jan 17, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: ,
An investigation conducted throughout the Alps for the first time compares the accessibility of regions with their economic growth. Should a road be just wide enough to allow progress in?
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CIPRA's point of view: The Alps are far too valuable for the Olympics
by zopemaster — published Mar 12, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
The result of the vote held on 3 March 2013 in Graubünden is clear: 52.7% are against the Winter Olympics being held there in 2022. This example shows that there is no desire for gigantism in the Alps.
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