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project info
Start date: 17 April 2018
End date: 16 May 2021
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funding
Fund: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Total budget: 2 375 882,75 €
EU contribution: 1 872 028,99 € (78,79%)
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programme
Programming period: 2014-2020
Programme: Interreg V-B - Alpine Space
Managing authority: Land of Salzburg (Austria), represented by the Government Office of the Land Salzburg, department 1 for Economy, Research and Tourism, unit 1.1
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theme
Low-carbon economy
beneficiary
Municipality of Les Orres
European Commission Topic

Alpine Winter Tourism Territories demonstrating an integrated framework for a low-carbon, high-impact, and resilient future

Pioneering Sustainable Practices in Alpine Winter Tourism

Overview: The "Smart Altitude" project aims to enable and accelerate the implementation of low-carbon policies in winter tourism regions across the Alpine Space. By developing a comprehensive decision-support tool, the project assists stakeholders in transitioning towards energy-efficient and climate-resilient tourism practices. This initiative addresses the significant energy consumption and environmental impact associated with winter tourism, which generates an annual turnover of €40 billion in the Alps. Alpine Space

Objectives:

  1. Facilitate Energy Transition: Develop and implement a step-by-step decision-support tool to guide energy transition in winter tourism regions.
  2. Demonstrate Effectiveness: Showcase the tool's efficiency through application in four Living Labs within the Alpine Space.
  3. Engage Stakeholders: Involve policymakers, ski resort operators, investors, and tourism organizations in adopting sustainable practices.
  4. Promote Replication: Encourage the replication of successful strategies in 20 additional Alpine territories.

Key Features:

  • Living Labs: Practical application and testing of low-carbon strategies in real-world settings to validate effectiveness.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Active involvement of various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and inclusive approaches.
  • Policy Integration: Alignment of project outcomes with regional and national policies to facilitate broader adoption.

Target Audience:

  • Policymakers and regional authorities in Alpine regions.
  • Ski resort operators and tourism businesses.
  • Investors interested in sustainable tourism initiatives.
  • Environmental organizations and advocacy groups.

Impact: The Smart Altitude project contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the resilience of winter tourism areas to climate change. By providing a replicable framework for energy transition, it supports the sustainable development of Alpine regions, ensuring the long-term viability of winter tourism.

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