The Alpine Ecosystem: A Model of Conservation The Swiss Alps are a biodiversity hotspot, with about 4,500 plant species. Around 400 of these are found only in the Alps, showing the area’s unique ...

Over 200 areas of the globe were recognized as being especially significant for maintaining biodiversity. The Alps are one of these ecoregions. Only in the last few years political authorities have ...

and WWF Switzerland) are working together under the coordination of the European Alpine Programme (EALP) to implement a comprehensive and transboundary conservation strategy in the Alps. The EALP and ...