News

XIth Alpine Conference - 8 - 9 March 2011, Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia

04.03.2011

The XIth Alpine Conference will take place on 8 and 9 March 2011 in Brdo pri Kranju (Slovenia). The Alpine Conference is the political decision-making organ of the Alpine Convention and consists of the Ministers of the Alpine States. Meetings of the Conference are normally held every two years by the Member State holding the Presidency of the Convention (one state holds the presidency for two years). The United Nations, its specialized agencies, the Council of Europe and all European countries may attend the meetings as observers. Cross-border associations of Alpine territorial authorities and relevant non-governmental organizations may also be admitted as observers. The Conference will adopt the necessary financial decisions on the basis of consensus.