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Home<\/a><\/span> Iconic<\/a><\/span> Iconic<\/a><\/span> Nature and economy<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Nature and economy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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With limited human pressure and reasonable, controlled development, this territory represents a model of alliance between environment and inhabitants<\/strong>, towards an economy somewhat reconciled with nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

A visit to the Hautes-Alpes reveals a region that is fully aware of the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow. Far from standing in the way of development, this ecological awareness has shaped a singular path. Adaptation is seen as an opportunity to invent a model where habitat, human activities and landscapes mutually enrich each other. <\/p>\n\n

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A preserved<\/strong> territory<\/h3>\n\n

The Hautes-Alpes is one of France’s highest departments<\/strong>, the most unspoilt in the Alpine arc<\/a><\/strong>, the water tower of Provence<\/strong>, one of Europe’s leading sources of renewable energy<\/a><\/strong> thanks to hydroelectricity, France’s leading organic department<\/a><\/strong>, a terroir, a tourist destination and a beautiful place to live. Many are aware of this, but few have an accurate grasp of the development drivers of this vast, sparsely populated department with a density of 25.5 inhabitants per km2<\/sup> (141,617 inhabitants spread over 5,549 km2<\/sup>).<\/p>\n\n

A growing<\/strong> economy<\/h3>\n\n

Le tourism<\/strong> <\/a>and agriculture<\/strong><\/a>, the pillars of the region’s wealth and identity, have made a<\/strong> quantum leap in<\/strong> the last ten years<\/strong>, while remaining sober and sustainable. At the same time, the economy <\/a>has become much more diversified<\/strong>: three out of ten private-sector jobs are now in agrifood, renewable energies, construction, aeronautics or advanced light industry. Just a step aside, the health and care professions are holding their own, despite tensions and a very unfavorable national context, and the Hautes-Alpes is one of France’s best-served d\u00e9partements.<\/p>\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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A point of balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The local economy has its head held high<\/strong>, as shown by the trajectory of its key indicators. In 10 years, the Hautes-Alpes’ GDP, driven by 18,007 companies and local authorities, has leapt forward (+50.3%), and many population centers are at full employment (6.7% departmental average). Our economy is growing, more diversified than you might think, and interconnected across sectors and regions. <\/p>\n\n

The Hautes-Alpes has undergone a metamorphosis<\/strong>. However, we all have a responsibility to strike a balance between preserving and enhancing the exceptional natural environment that is our greatest asset<\/strong>. It’s no coincidence that so many young people choose to settle in France’s highest d\u00e9partement. In the Hautes-Alpes, the collective impetus initiated by the Development Agency, in conjunction with all the economic players, is giving substance to Corporate Social Responsibility<\/strong> on a departmental scale. A voluntary approach, reflecting a region where commitment and cooperation forge a shared future. <\/p>\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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OT Serre Chevalier<\/div><\/div>

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OT Serre Chevalier<\/div><\/div>

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CSR HAUTES-ALPESCorporate<\/em>Social Responsibility<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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