In October, the ALPARC Administration Council gathered in Annecy, France, for its second annual meeting.
ALPARC President Peter Oggier opened the meeting with the words, “Never before have protected areas known each other as well as they do now”, highlighting the strong bonds and achievements resulting from 30 years of cooperation within the Alpine Network of Protected Areas.

Against the backdrop of this important anniversary, members looked back on key milestones reached over the past decades and discussed future priorities and next steps for the network. The meeting also marked the launch of the “Friends of ALPARC”, an initiative bringing together people who have been actively involved in the network and contributed to its development over the years, fostering continued exchange and connection with ALPARC.

The meeting concluded with a boat excursion on Lake Annecy and a visit to the Roc de Chère Nature Reserve, offering an inspiring example of local conservation efforts.

A warm thank you goes to Asters - Conservatoire d’espaces naturels de Haute-Savoie and ALPARC Vice-President Christian Schwoehrer for their kind hospitality and excellent organization.

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