International Legislation For Protection (Alpine Convention)

Question 1

What is the Alpine Convention?

Answer 1

An international treaty aiming to protect the natural environment while still promoting it’s economic development

Question 2

Who is involved?

Answer 2

EU and alpine countries e.g. Austria, Germany, Switzerland

Question 3

Limitations?

Answer 3

-Countries may decide to pull out of the treaty which is problematic, especially for cross-boundary areas

-Relies on every country in the treaty doing their part or it may not be effective

Question 4

Successes of Alpine Convention

Answer 4

Transport Protocol

Aims to create more sustainable travel while still allowing travel for trade and ec dev

E.g. Moving road travel to trains

Also limits the dev of road infrastructure to protect biodiversity and limit air/ noise pollution