Mountain Agriculture Platform (2011-2019)
Chair: Austria
Mountain agriculture shapes and maintains the Alpine landscape, keep traditions alive and is closely linked to other sectors such as tourism and forestry. It underwent significant changes in the last decades, with an observed abandonment of farms, that is particularly striking in some Alpine countries and is often combined with demographic dynamics.
Mountain farming is one of the 12 focus areas listed in the Alpine Convention (Article 2.) and the Mountain Farming Protocol was signed in 1994. In addition, the Action Plan on Climate Change in the Alps refers amongst others to mountain farming and the challenges that mountain agriculture faces due to climate change.
In 2011, the XI. Alpine Conference set up the Mountain Agriculture Platform underlining the role of farming as a source of livelihood and thus to maintain an adequate population density. Beside this, it provides the inhabitants and tourists with local high-quality products and preserves the cultural landscape.
Overview of activities, documents and results
Statement on the Contribution of mountain agriculture to food safety in the Alpine Convention Perimeter - in German, French, Italian and Slovenian
Position paper of the Mountain Agriculture Platform in the Context of the Alpine Convention, prepared for the Mountain Farming Conference in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (DE), 4 October 2016 - in German, French, Italian and Slovenian
Results of the Platform's consultation in the context of quality labelling - updated with amendments on the Glyphosate and GMO issues - in Greman, French, Italian and Slovenian
Progress report on the work of the Platform „Mountain Farming“ (2011) - in German, French, Italian and Slovenian
Results of the discussion of the PF “mountain Farming” on “marketing, quality and labelling” issues - in German, French, Italian and Slovenian
“Sustainable mountain farming – Basis for a vibrant Alpine Region“ - in German, French, Italian and Slovenian
Declaration on Mountain Farming (2011) - in German, French, Itlaian and Slovenian
8th meeting of the Platform Mountain Agriculture, 6-7 May 2015
Auswertung des Fragebogens zum Themenschwerpunkt „Beitrag der Berglandwirtschaft zur Ernährungssicherung - Elisabeth Schwaiger
Präsentation zu Aspekten der Ernährungssicherung - Christian Steiner (NÖ Agrarbezirksbehörde)
Ein Diskussionsbeitrag seitens der Schweiz zum Thema Ernährungssicherung - Thomas Maier
Vorstellung der Mountain Week vom 4—11. Juni 2015 während der EXPO in Mailand - Filippo Favilli (EURAC, Bozen)
7th meeting of the Platform on the topic of food security and mountain farming, 3-4 July 2014
Beitrag der Berglandwirtschaft zur Ernährungssicherheit und Ernährungssouveränität - by Elisabeth Schwaiger
Ein Diskussionsbeitrag seitens Schweiz zum Thema Ernährungssouveränität - by Thomas Maier
Thema Ernährungssouveränität dargestellt am Beispiel Schweiz - by Thomas Maier
4th meeting of the Platform on the topic "public services of mountain farming and their interactions as well as "human factor" (Programme - in German, French, Italian and Slovenian)
Platform meeting, January 2012, on “Commercialisation/Quality/Labelling” - Presentations
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 2
Zero Hunger
Goal 2
Zero Hunger
Climate Change, Mountain Agriculture, Soil Conservation
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
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No poverty
Goal 1
No poverty
Mountain Agriculture, Population and Culture
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
read moreGoal 7
Affordable and clean energy
Goal 7
Affordable and clean energy
Energy, Forests, Mountain Agriculture, Water Management
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
read moreGoal 11
Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 11
Sustainable cities and communities
Climate Change, Forests, Mountain Agriculture, Natural Hazards, Population and Culture, Spatial Planning, Transport
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
read moreGoal 12
Responsible consumption and production
Goal 12
Responsible consumption and production
Climate Change, Energy, Forests, Green Economy, Mountain Agriculture, Population and Culture, Tourism, Water Management
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
read moreGoal 15
Life on land
Goal 15
Life on land
Climate Change, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation, Forests, Mountain Agriculture, Soil Conservation, Water Management
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
read moreGoal 17
Partnerships for the goals
Goal 17
Partnerships for the goals
Climate Change, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation, Energy, Forests, Green Economy, Mountain Agriculture, Natural Hazards, Population and Culture, Soil Conservation, Spatial Planning, Tourism, Transport, Water Management
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
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