This paper conceptualizes Alpine interface areas, highlighting their role as connectors between mountain and lowland regions and emphasizing their potential for strategic spatial development.
Co-constructing Nature-Based Solutions Deployment Scenarios with Local Stakeholders: A Living Lab Approach in the French Alps
The VivAlp Living Lab co-developed Nature-based Solutions scenarios with stakeholders, integrating constraints, ecosystem services, and community preferences for effective implementation.
Operational principles and feasible design actions in driving Alpine transitions
The proposed contribution identifies three possible operational principles, which can be articulated through three design actions (as potential general recommendations) for Alpine transitions.
Assessing Water Scarcity Risks in Socio-Ecological-Technological Systems: A Case Study of the Greater Asmara Area Water Supply System
Using a socio-ecological-technological systems lens, we combine the “Impact Chain” method with hydrological modelling, revealing climate change impacts on infrastructure, ecosystems, and water access.
Mapping Vertical Urbanisms: A Spatial Analytics Approach to Defining Mountain Accessibility
This project introduces a terrain-sensitive urban analytics tool that redefines accessibility in mountain cities, addressing topographic, infrastructural, and seasonal constraints while enabling cross
The Geography of Tourism Marketisation in High-elevation Protected Areas in The Alps: Parco Naturale Vedrette di Ries-Aurina/Naturpark Rieserferner-Ahrn, Alto Adige/Südtirol
The geography of tourism marketisation analyses the commodification of landscapes in The Alps, and re/configures the impact of tourism and its territorial networks in high-elevation protected areas.
Settlement Systems in Mountain Regions: A Research Gap?
This paper presents a scoping review of settlement systems in mountain regions, reflecting on thematic foci, temporal developments, and regional differences in the global scientific debate.
Solving ordinary problems with extraordinary events? Mega-events and socio-spatial dynamics in the Alps: the case study of Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
The redevelopment projects required to host the Olympics mismatch the needs of the hosting communities and overlook potentially more effective efforts that address present needs for these areas
Enhancing ecological networks between protected areas in the Alps: Investigations for connectivity conservation by spatial planning
The Alpine Space PlanToConnect project developed models to enhance ecological networks in the Alps, using spatial analysis and site visits, addressing connectivity and conservation challenges.
Integrating spatial planning and ecological connectivity an imperative challange
The role of GI and their integration in spatial planning tools is the unavoidable challenge in the Alpine region. Researches and experiences are showing the potential of such integration