7 Alpine Nature 2030 Creating ecological connectivity for generations to come 5 The future Beyond the current continuum 168 Introduction 168 5 1 Description of the Macro Regional context EUSALP and the opportunities of the Macro Region 169 5 2 Financing the ecological continuum Funding options and strategic project development 172 5 2 1 Interreg as an option for cross border and transnational cooperation 173 5 2 2 LIFE Innovative demonstration projects in the field of biodiversity and nature conservation 173 5 3 EU initiatives on Green Infrastructure and the role of the Alpine region Towards an Alpgreen Infrastructure 174 5 4 Alpine connectivity A green island 176 5 4 1 The aim of the map 176 5 4 2 The approach of the map 176 5 4 3 The interpretation of the map 177 5 5 The future of Alpine biodiversity Potential scenarios for Alpine ecological connectivity in 2030 182 5 5 1 Connectivity scenarios for the densely populated inner Alpine Valleys Ecological Intervention Areas 183 5 5 2 Connectivity scenarios for areas retaining well functioning connectivity Ecological Conservation Areas 192 5 5 3 Connectivity scenarios for areas with a high potential of connectivity Ecological Potential Areas 201 5 5 4 Conclusion statement 210 5 5 5 The macro regional context 210 5 5 6 Recommendations for future biodiversity and connectivity policy 211 5 6 Conclusions and recommendations Steps to undertake until 2030 The Alpine Ecological Vision 2030 213 5 6 1 Develop an integrated trans sectoral landscape vision for the Alps 213 5 6 2 Migrate from practices that require compensation for environmental damage to the valuation of and payment for ecosystem services 213 5 6 3 Ensure trans sectoral implementation of ecological connectivity measures 214 5 6 4 Ensure project results are visible and given due consideration in EU policies and strategies 214 5 6 5 Empower municipalities to implement strategic biodiversity conservation and ecological connectivity measures 215 5 6 6 Sanction protected area administrations to operate beyond the borders of protected areas 215 5 6 7 Key statements of this publication 216 5 6 8 Closing by viewing Summarising priorities by mapping An outlook 217 5 6 9 Final considerations 218 Box 10 The Danube Habitat Corridor Bridging biogeographic regions and protected areas 222 Box 11 Connecting Alpine actors A short profile of EUSALP AG 7 Developing ecological connectivity in the entire EUSALP territory 225 Epilogue Alpine Nature 2030 Creating ecological connectivity for generations to come 226 Literature 228 Footnotes 244 List of tables 244 List of figures 245 List of maps 246 Abbreviations 246 Main Authors 248 Life needs connectivity 249 Picture credits 250

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