The ENVE commission, in collaboration with the Autonomous Region of Valle d'Aosta, will bring together key stakeholders from European cities and regions, EU institutions and the scientific community in Saint-Vincent to discuss how local communities in mountain areas, particularly in the Alps, are participating in the implementation of the European Green Deal.
Session I of the seminar will delve into the peculiarities of Alpine regions such as the Valle d'Aosta, and examine the impacts of climate change on mountain areas, addressing issues such as melting glaciers and hydrogeological instability. Participants will also explore specific threats to mountain areas such as biodiversity loss and depopulation.
Session II of the seminar aims to present the energy transition as a tool for environmental protection and economic development in mountain areas, with a particular focus on the future of sustainable hydropower and how it can contribute to achieving the Green Deal objectives.
Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in a voluntary field trip to the Maën hydroelectric power plant.
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