Alpine Convention Flashcards
When was the Alpine Convention created, and which countries are involved in it?
The Alpine Convention was created in 1995 between the 8 Alpine countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland, along with the European Union (EU).
What are the aims of the Alpine Convention?
The aims of the Alpine Convention are to achieve sustainable development of the Alps by protecting the natural environment, promoting economic development, and balancing the needs of residents and tourists.
How many residents are there in the Alps, and how many tourists visit each year?
There are 14 million residents in the Alps, and 120 million tourists visit each year.
Why has Switzerland not ratified protocols of the Alpine Convention?
Switzerland has not ratified protocols of the Alpine Convention because the Swiss central government found that the convention was opposed by most of the mountain cantons (districts).
What is the concern of many mountain cantons regarding the Alpine Convention?
Many mountain cantons think that there is too much focus on the protection of the environment, which they believe threatens the success of the economy.
