Le Réseau Alpin des Espaces Protégés
Ecological network for more biodiversity in the Alps
What is the best way to manage biodiversity when facing new global phenomena (such as climate change) with a restricted budget? Is it always necessary to manage nature? If yes, how can it be managed in the most effective way? What should be the priorities? What criteria should be followed? Who decides on these criteria?
These are the core questions that this brochure tries to answer.
The goals of this brochure are to contribute to and participate in the debate on biodiversity and climate change in a wider and more critical way. It also aims to share experiences in the field of biodiversity protection and management of wild fauna in the Alpine area.
This brochure is divided into 4 main sections:
The project "Renewable energies in Alpine parks" was carried out by the Académies suisses des sciences and co-financed by the l’Office fédéral de l’environnement (OFEV).
The term "park" has been chosen as a general term in all Alpine countries and refers to areas with a label linked to nature and landscape protection or sustainable development. Some examples include but are not limited to national parks,UNESCO biosphere reserves, natural sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and regional nature sites. In Austria, Germany, Italy and France, the term "protected areas" is often used as an equivalent.
On the basis of a total of 21 parks surveyed in the Alpine countries, this report shows the conflicts between the protection and use of renewable energy production. It also proposes possible solutions to these conflicts. Participating parks include 13 regional nature parks, 3 biosphere reserves, 4 national parks and one UNESCO World Heritage Site in the countries of Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy and France.
Flyer summarizing the cooperation between the protected areas of the Alps and the Carpathians. It was published at the occasion of the organization of two workshops for the Carpathian protected areas in 2006.
Presentation of the ALPARC network and a map of the Alpine protected areas.
Displayed at the International Year of Biodiversity event in 2010, this exhibition illustrates the Alpine biodiversity and common heritage protected by the Alpine parks and reserves.
The information display is available in five languages and is designed for use at conferences and other events organised by ALPARC and its partners.
Dimensions when set up: 2.4 m x 3 m, umbrella structure.
Created in 2010, the display illustrates the cooperation between the protected areas in the Alps and in the Carpathians, with a map of the Carpathian Network of Protected Areas (CNPA). It also includes photographs that illustrate the main themes currently being addressed through international cooperation.
The information display is available in English and is designed for use at conferences and other events organised by ALPARC and its partners.
Dimensions when set up: 2.4 m x 3 m, umbrella structure.
Throughout the history of humanity, the mountains have always been a symbol between our world and the afterlife; an intermediary between the tangible and inexplicable. That’s why when we get close to the summit, we have with a very particular feeling; almost a religious one!
Numerous legends about Gods, Heroes, Genesis and the end of the world have climbed these mountains and still wander through them nowadays. These stories are found in all mountainous regions of the planet.
The Alps have been and still are inhabited by people from different languages and cultures. This diversity is reflected in mountain myths. These stories remind us of how attacking the mountainous world can break the the world's natural balance.
It is thanks to this idea that the Alpine Network of Protected Areas has decided to create an exhibition under the framework of The International Year of the Mountain, which started in 2002 by UNESCO and the FAO. 34 Alpine protected areas are represented in 16 modules through this traveling exhibition. It is a recollection Alpine myths that features mythical mountains from protected areas.