Ecological, social and economic aspects need to be equally considered for guaranteeing the life standard of future and present generations. Cross-boarder approaches guarantee an efficient implementation of political concepts on the sustainable tourism in mountain regions. What are the real achievements of such multilateral approaches and where are their limits? What are the challenges in other mountain regions like the Balkans, Caucasus and Himalaya?

United Nations Environment Programme - Vienna, Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention

The UNEP Vienna Office is an outposted office of UNEP’s Regional Office for Europe responsible within UNEP and its Regional Office for Europe for mountain activities. UNEP Vienna acts as the Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention (ISCC). It’s portfolio furthermore includes a broad range of activities in the Alps, Balkan, Caucasian and Himalaya region.

The Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention

The Alpine Convention is an international treaty aimed at promoting sustainable development in the Alps. It embraces the environmental, social, economic and cultural dimensions. The Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention supports the organs of the Convention, favors the exchange of knowledge and is in charge of public relations for the Alpine Convention.

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