The Alpine Convention - Glaciers Flashcards
1
Q
What is the alpine convention?
A
An international treaty between Alpine countries and the EU
2
Q
Who are the Alpine Countries?
A
Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia and Switzerland
3
Q
How many residents live in the Alps?
A
14 million
4
Q
How many tourists visit the alps per year?
A
120 Million
5
Q
When was the alpine convention invented?
A
1995
6
Q
Why have Switzerland not ratified any protocols yet?
A
They found that the Convention was opposed by most of the mountain Cantons - they considered that the responsibility for the local area would be taken out of hand
7
Q
What is a fear people have about the convention?
A
That it focuses too much attention on protection of the environment and therefore threatens livelihoods and the economy.
