so - zavedajoč se, da Alpe predstavljajo enega največjih enotnih naravnih prostorov Evrope, da jih označujejo specifična in raznolika narava, kultura in zgodovina, da predstavljajo odličen življenjski, gospodarski, kulturni in sprostitveni prostor v srcu Evrope, ki si ga delijo mnogi narodi in dežele,
AWARE that the Alps are one of the largest continuous unspoilt natural areas in Europe, which, with their outstanding unique and diverse natural habitat, culture and history, constitute an economic, cultural, recreational and living environment in the heart of Europe, shared by numerous peoples and countries,