In the current debate on post 2020 European Cohesion Policy, it would be important to capitalize on two pillars of the ongoing policy programmes: the transnational macro-regional strategies (MRS) (COWI, 2017) and the research and innovation strategies for smart specializa
Action Group 7
To develop ecological connectivity in the whole EUSALP territory
Mission
Action Group 7 focuses on developing ecological connectivity and thus to strengthen, improve and restore biodiversity, as well as ecosystem services. Its implementation will increase the degree of connection between natural and semi-natural landscapes in the entire EUSALP territory.
With its broad representation of members from Alpine countries and regions as well as advisors with different institutional and sectoral backgrounds, AG 7 builds on a dialogue including stakeholders from all relevant sectors. It aims at setting up a comprehensive macro-regional scheme by applying the EU Strategy for Green Infrastructure (GI) to regional scales and making the Alps an outstanding candidate for GI in Europe.
The AG 7 provides the framework for developing a strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas, including features in rural and urban areas which together – functionally interconnected – ensure diverse advantages for nature, as well as social benefits and economic prosperity for humans.
3rd Thematic Policy Area
"Environment and Energy"
"Environment and Energy"
Specific Objectives
- To identify Alpine GI elements of transnational relevance, improve governance approaches and explore funding opportunities.
- To promote the various benefits of GI as complementary solutions to Grey Infrastructure and bring GI onto the political agenda of the Alpine Region.
- To trigger tangible implementation initiatives and liaise with implementation partners from all relevant sectors to make GI visible and close gaps in the trans-European “matrix for life”.
- To allow the benefits of ecological connectivity to emerge at ecosystem and societal dimensions, enhancing resilience to threats such as climate change.
- To develop solutions to halt biodiversity loss and address challenges such as missing connections between natural areas and homogeneous and impoverished lowlands.
Role: Leader
Role: Leader
Angelika Abderhalden
Blanka Bartol
Christian Baumgartner
Raimund Becher
Thomas Boehm
Katalin Czippán
Serena D'Ambrogi
Tjaša Djokić
Alessandro Gretter
Ruedi Haller
Bettina Hedden-Dunkhorst
Brigitte Koehler-Neumann
Harald Ladich
Andrea Mugerle
Alessandra Norcini
Gioele Passoni
Luisa Pedrazzini
Sylvia Pintarits
Guido Plassmann
Alfred Ringler
Annapaola Rizzoli
Brigitte Seltenhammer
Antonella Trisorio
Projects
Results
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RESULTS of the Workshop EUSALP meets LEADER |
Results of the LEADER workshop organised by AG7 on 17 of October 2018 in Torino. Results are prepared in poster format (as presented at the Annual Forum, 20/21 November 2018 in Innsbruck),... |
20 Nov 2018 | |
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28 Alpine States and regions adopted the political declaration „Alpine Green Infrastructure – Joining forces for nature, people and the economy” |
MInisters' Conference on Alpine Green Infrastructure Munich, 2nd October 2017 |
27 Nov 2018 | |
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Results from the Workshop »Networking for Ecological Connectivity and Green Infrastructure«, September 2017 |
Workshop »Networking for Ecological Connectivity and Green Infrastructure«, Sept 19, 2017, Koper Detailed report and presentations are... |
06 Apr 2018 | |
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Results from the workshop "Going local - green infrastructure meets climate change adaptation" |
Workshop: Going local – “Green infrastructure” meets “climate adaptation strategies” |
15 Dec 2017 |
Calendar
RIS3 in macro-regional strategies: building a comparative framework to learn from other regions
Palazzo Lombardia, Milan, Italy
25/06/2019 - 14:00 to 18:30
25/06/2019 - 14:00 to 18:30
Event type: Workshop
CIRCULAR ECONOMY TO BOOST MACROREGIONAL SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Piazza Città di Lombardia, Milano (Italy)
03/07/2019 - 15:00 to 04/07/2019 - 18:00
03/07/2019 - 15:00 to 04/07/2019 - 18:00
Event type: EUSALP Public Event
In the framework of EUSALP Italian Presidency 2019, focused on sustainable growth and circular economy in the Alpine area, on 3-4 July Milan will host the high-level conference and thematic workshop BOOSTALPs 2.0.
The Violins, The Voices Of The Alps
Bosco dei Violini, Paneveggio (TN)
13/07/2019 - 15:00
13/07/2019 - 15:00
Event type: EUSALP Public Event
On the occasion of EUSALP Italian Presidency 2019, on 13 July 2019 Lombardy Region will organize an event in the so-called "Bosco dei Violini" located in Paneveggio (TN) .
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