Transnational topics of Sustainable Spatial Development [WIKIAlps

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=== Transnational topics of Sustainable Spatial Development ===

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: 

== 1 Territorial cohesion through balanced social and economic development ==


  * 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
-> [[wiki:territorial_cohesion_through_balanced_social_and_economic_development|projects related to topic 1]]


== 2 	Improving urban – rural relationship and Alpine/peri-alpine relationship ==

  * 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
-> [[wiki:improving_urban_rural_relationship_and_alpine_peri-alpine_relationship|projects related to topic 2]]

== 3	Balanced accessibility ==

  * 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
-> [[wiki:balanced_accessibility|projects related to topic 3]]

== 4	Developing access to information and knowledge ==

  * Improving access to information
-> [[wiki:developing_access_to_information_and_knowledge|projects related to topic 4]]

== 5	Reducing environmental damage ==

  * 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
-> [[wiki:reducing_environmental_damage|projects related to topic 5]]

== 6	Enhancing and protecting natural resources and natural heritage ==

  * 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 
-> [[wiki:enhancing_and_protecting_natural_resources_and_natural_heritage|projects related to topic 6]]

== 7	Enhancing cultural heritage as a factor for development ==

  * Integrated management of cultural hertitage
  * Relationship between modern architecture, urban design and cultural heritage
  * Maintenance and promotion of identity of mountain populations 
  * Maintenance and promotion of diversity of cultural heritage 
  * Respect of regional identities and specific cultural features
-> [[wiki:enhancing_cultural_heritage_as_a_factor_for_development|projects related to topic 7]]

== 8	Safe development of energy resources ==

  * Improving energy efficiency and energy saving
  * Promotion of renewable energy sources within the limits of the environmental capacities
-> [[wiki:safe_development_of_energy_resources|projects related to topic 8]]

== 9	Encouraging high quality, sustainable tourism ==

  * Consideration of natural resources, economic, social and cultural environments
  * Development of tourism within the carrying capacity of these resources and environments
-> [[wiki:encouraging_high_quality_sustainable_tourism|projects related to topic 9]]

== 10	Limitation of natural disaster impacts ==

  * Taking preventive measures 
  * Reducing the vulnerability of settlement structures
-> [[wiki:limitation_of_natural_disaster_impacts|projects related to topic 10]]