Protocol on energy implementing the Alpine Convention of 1991.

The Signatory Parties undertake to adopt measures in the field of energy with a view to contributing to the protection of the environment and the safeguarding of natural resources. They shall harmonize their energy planning according to the characteristics of the Alpine territory, and they shall endeavour to restrain negative effects of energy infrastructures on the surrounding landscape and environment. The Parties shall cooperate in research and exchange of information dealing with development of renewable energy sources (art. 6), hydropower generation (art. 7), nuclear energy (art. 9).