The Swiss-Austrian Alliance for Mountain Research
- Scheurer, Thomas
- Björnsen, Astrid
- Borsdorf, Axel
- Braun, Valerie
- Weingartner, Rolf
Publication date
January 2013
DOI Publisher
International Mountain Society (IMS) and United Nations University ISSN
0276-4741Abstract
Switzerland and Austria are committed to addressing sustainable mountain development in Europe through a joint effort. In June 2013, more than 140 researchers as well as representatives of the 2 countries' funding ministries participated in the “Mountain Days” event in Mittersill, Austria, thereby marking the official launch of the Swiss-Austrian Alliance. The resulting Mittersill Commitment Paper highlights 8 research areas and calls for international cooperation between mountain researchers, institutions, and governments
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