Résumé:
A delegation led by the Ambassador of Monaco to Slovenia participated in the 18th ministerial conference of the Alpine Convention, focusing on the quality of life in the Alps, including climate change education and the need for sustainable development in the region.
Histoire complète :
A delegation led by H.E. Ms. Anne EASTWOOD, Ambassador of Monaco to Slovenia, participated in the Ministerial Conference of the Alpine Convention, which brought together the eight countries of the Alpine arc and the European Commission. The event, held on January 22, 2025 in Brdo, Slovenia, marked the conclusion of the program led under the Slovenian Presidency, which will be succeeded by Italy in 2025-2026.
The topic of quality of life was the priority of the presidency, which focused on it in the 10th Report on the State of the Alps. This report, based on a unique methodological approach, provides new insights into current challenges, identifies the main issues affecting quality of life in the Alps, and offers recommendations to policymakers.
Education on climate change was also on the agenda of the Alpine Conference, which adopted a series of recommendations emphasizing the need for flexible regulatory frameworks, active engagement, and experiential learning. The Monegasque delegation spoke several times, highlighting the contribution of the Department of National Education, Youth and Sports to the expert work on the subject, with a focus on the importance of extracurricular activities in this field.
The Alpine Ministers concluded their work by reaffirming the importance of strengthening the resilience of the Alps in the face of climate change, particularly by promoting environmentally friendly lifestyles and enhancing concerted actions in the field of natural risk management, which is crucial in this mountainous region.
During the Conference, an official dinner was held, bringing together the heads of delegations under the presidency of the Slovenian Minister of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning. This provided an opportunity to highlight the interest in developing partnerships with the private sector for the implementation of recommendations and to further discuss issues related to tourism, energy, and water resource management to ensure sustainable development in the region.
About the Alpine Convention:
Over 30 years ago, eight countries – Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland – and the European Union adopted the Alpine Convention. This convention recognizes the importance of cross-border and intersectoral cooperation for the protection and sustainable development of the Alps.
Source:
Gouvernement Monaco
