wiki:transnational_topics_of

In order to identify the transnational topics in Alpine area two documents deem to be of high priority:

The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Spatial Development for the European Continent (CEMAT 2000)
The Alpine Convention Protocol on Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development.

Based on these documents and adjusted to mountain environments transnational topics are compiled in a grouping to CEMAT’s 10 main principles:

Polycentric development model as basis for spatial development
Economic diversification, multiple job-holding, craft and SME maintenance and development
Cooperation between SME within the Alpine Space
Support both economic development and a balanced distribution of the population in the Alpine territory/polycentricity
facilitate equal opportunities for the local population in its social, cultural and economic development

Accessibility of urban systems and functions and of public services and central functions for country dwellers
Equivalency of living conditions and quality
Recognition of the interests of Alpine populations
Synergies and complementarity between towns
Revitalisation and diversification of rural economies
Accessibility of recreation areas for urban dwellers while safeguarding natural and cultural heritages
Compensation mechanisms for Alpine services delivered to the lowlands or vice versa
Regulation of adverse impacts on the Alps generated outside of the Alpine Space

Completing TEN-projects where appropriate to a sustainable spatial policy
Linking small and medium-sized towns and peripheral areas to the major transport networks
Careful improvement of regional and local accessibility if necessary
Promotion of public transport offers

Improving inadequate coordination of sectoral policies or local decisions
Prevention and mitigation of environmental harms through sectoral policies through spatial planning policy
Protection, sustainable management and rehabilitation of land, water, air and landscapes, fauna, flora, habitats

Protection of natural resources as elements for balanced ecosystems, regional attractiveness, recreational quality and quality of life
Integrated mangement of water resources
Re-establishing and conserving ecosystems including ecological networks through spatial planning policy
Protection of environment by agriculture and forestry
Harmonise use of territory with the ecological needs and objectives
Use the resources and the territory sparingly and compatibly with the environment

Improving energy efficiency and energy saving
Promotion of renewable energy sources within the limits of the environmental capacities

Consideration of natural resources, economic, social and cultural environments
Development of tourism within the carrying capacity of these resources and environments