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LIST OF HYPOTHESIS

1. Coordination of sector policies to prevent exploitation of natural resources and single-sector economies
2. Sensitive Alpine territory requires appropriate and diversified measures (consensus-oriented multi-stakeholder approach)
3. Partnerships & trade-offs between inner- and outer-Alpine areas
4. Rural-urban partnership requires vital networks and processes
5. Cross-sectoral and integrated approaches are needed to slow down impacts in rural areas
6. Adopt policies that recognize the multi-functionality of the primary sector
7. Economic valorisation of natural resources and ecosystem services initiates new compensations schemes
8. Compensation schemes between urban and rural areas
9. Rural areas need to cooperate and complement each other
10. Public services are under pressure and cuts will particularly affect small and isolated mountain communities
11. Competition between global and regional economic cycles
12. Changing consumer patterns require adaptation of tourism evolution
13. Value creation in the primary sector generates payment schemes and opportunities for regional economic development
14. Resource efficient economies become economically competitive and implement sustainable structures
15. Ageing population requires adaptation and offers opportunities for Alpine areas
16. Alps are a hotspot for maintaining and restoring ecosystem services

Pressure on Alpine resources

1. Changes in energy sector requires more energy efficiency and causes land use changes
2. Urban development and increasing land take pose a risk

Mobility:

1. High mobility level punctually triggers economic growth and at the same time aggravates spatial disparities