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ForumAlpinum 2018

Venue

Breitenwang, Ausserfern, Österreich

Alpine Waters – Common good or source of conflicts?

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Addressed topics:
– social issues regarding use, property, distribution or regulation of water
– economic issues regarding water as a driving factor for alpine economies
– issues of specific user groups (energy, agriculture, tourism, nature)
– all over consequences of water scarcity
– needed know-how and data for evidence-based water management
– dialogue practice – science – policy

The Forum Alpinum will be jointly organised with the 6th Water Conference of the Platform Water of the Alpine Convention.

Categories

  • Alps