Sector policies need to be coordinated to prevent exploitation of natural resources and single-sector economies

Instruments for coordinating sector policies ⇒ promote sustainable development of the Alpine territory and its regions ⇒ need to find solutions that are compatible with environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources ⇒ prevent risks connected to single-sector economies, promote diversification of activities and guide partners towards mutual objectives.

Sources:
Alpine Convention Protocol on Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development, Art. 6
A resource-efficient Europe – Flagship initiative under the Europe 2020 strategy (COM (2011) 21, pg. 4