Alpine Convention
International treaty for the protection and development of the Alps
The Alpine Convention is an agreement for the protection and sustainable development of the Alps. It is an international treaty between the Alpine states. The Permanent Secretariat is based in Innsbruck, with a liaison office at the European Academy (EURAC) in Bolzano.
The Convention entered into force in 1995. Its signatories include eight Alpine states (Germany, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia) as well as the European Union. Under the framework treaty, the countries and the EU commit to a comprehensive policy for the preservation and protection of the Alps and define general measures to this end. Specific measures are set out in eight implementation protocols, covering the following areas: spatial planning and sustainable development, mountain agriculture, nature conservation and landscape management, mountain forests, tourism, energy, soil protection and transport.
These measures are implemented through projects by dedicated working bodies. Ongoing developments are documented in the Report on the State of the Alps. Sixteen observer organisations contribute to the Convention’s work, including the ARGE ALP. Additionally, the Alpine Convention acts as an observer organisation in the EU Strategy for the Alpine region (EUSALP) and leads the EUSALP Action Group 6 (preservation and sustainable use of natural resources, including water and cultural resources).
Further information
- Multi-Annual Work Programme of the Alpine Conference 2023-2030
Contact
Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention
Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15
6020 Innsbruck
Tel: +43 512 588 589 0
Email: info@alpconv.org
Website: https://www.alpconv.org/en/home/