Ecological Networks in the European Alps

Creating an ecological network in the Alps is of crucial importance for the preservation of the extraordinary biodiversity and ecosystem functions.

 

The Ecological Continuum Initiative

How municipalities connect habitats in the Alps


Platform “Ecological network” of the Alpine Convention

Connectivity analysis for cross-border areas in the Alps
(30.8.2012) Which cross-border areas between Alpine countries are most relevant for further connectivity activities? To answer this question the Platform Ecological Network of the Alpine Convention has contracted an analysis. More

Econnect Project

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(30.8.2012) Ecological connectivity in the Alps can only be maintained if the production of renewable energy is managed in line with nature protection. Some of the Econnect partners seized the opportunity given by the last call of the Alpine Space Programme to work out a project on this issue. They were successful and "recharge.green" is about to start on 1st October. More

About this website

This website offers you an overview on the connectivity topic, showing why, how and by whom the ecological networks in the Alps should be implemented (see section "The Alpine Ecological Network"). In the section "About us" three major initiatives aiming at the creation of an Alpine ecological network are presented. You can follow their current activities and download their products. Furthermore, the website offers you news and overview on events related to connectivity in the Alps in general. Most news are available in English, some also in German, French, Italian and Slovenian. Events and their descriptions are available in the respective language of the event. The section "Information services" offers access to publications, projects, experts, links, funding sources etc. Part of this information is available in several languages.

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Results of the Econnect project

During 3 years 16 partners from all Alpine countries have worked together towards a better ecological connectivity in the Alps. The project's results are documented in a series of publications in English, German, French, Italian and Slovenian. More


Visit our online Measures Catalogue!

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Here you can browse in our online Measures Catalogue. All contents of the Catalogue are collected in this report which is being updated regularly.

 

Online mapping services

Econnect's online mapping services are useful tools for analysing and visualizing connectivity data. Click here fore more information.

Use the Wall at your events!

Are you planning an event drawing attention to the fragmentation of habitats? We have six walls that you can borrow for that purpose. More