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News

Citizens' Agora on the topic of climate change

(30.04.2008) On 12 and 13 June the European Parliament is inviting European civil society to the second citizens' Agora to express its views on the topic of climate change, submit analyses and proposals, and also define its role in future action. The Agora, which takes place in Brussels, is made up of around 500 invited organisations.  More

Successful destinations in alpine tourism

(30.04.2008) BAK - Basel Economics has been analysing the success and competitiveness of some 100 tourist destinations in the Alpine region on a regular basis since 2005; however the study focuses only on economic aspects and does not take ecological aspects into account. More

Events

Mountain Climate Research Conference

09.-12.06.2008, Silverton, CO/USA
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International Disaster and Risk Conference Davos 2008 - From thoughts to action

25-29.08.2008, Davos/CH
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Publication

Climate Change in the European Alps

Year of publication: 2007

Climate change poses a serious challenge to social and economic development in all countries. While international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are essential, adaptation to the impacts of climate change must also be integrated into sectoral and economic policies worldwide. This volume examines the implications of climate change for the economies in the European Alps. It focuses on adaptation measures to address two key vulnerabilities: increasing losses in winter tourism due to reduced snow cover, and increased exposure of settlements and infrastructure to natural hazards. More