The BRIDGES project needs you!

BRIDGES is a European-wide project targeting territories with geographical specificities i.e. mountain areas, islands, coastal areas, and sparsely populated areas. The project is funded by the ESPON EGTC.

According to the project partners, key policy documents now identify these specific territories in two ways: as having particular challenges, and as having particular assets, benefitting to Europe as a whole. Gaining a better understanding of the territories with geographic specificities and their relevant challenges and opportunities is therefore crucial for the European policy dialogue and debate for developing Cohesion Policy post-2020 and a renewed Territorial Agenda for Europe which is due to be adopted by 2021.

BRIDGES has developed a survey to identify policy fields that are of critical importance for the development of territories with geographical specificities and for which there is an added value of EU-level strategies, incentives or regulations.

They would like to get feedback from organisations that are involved in shaping development policies with an integrated territorial perspective. The target group will therefore primarily be public authorities. It will be possible for officials of these authorities to express their personal view. They should not hesitate to use the comment field at the end of the survey to specify the status of their input. Individual answers will not be communicated to any third parties.

Link to the mountain survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QZJY9JL
Link to the sparsely populated area survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q52ZLSF
Estimated time to complete the survey: 10-15 minutes
Deadline for response: 21 December 2018

An ESPON BRIDGES study on “Balanced Regional Development in areas with Geographic Specificities” will then be published in March 2019. It will contribute to establish a list of issues to be prioritised in the dialogue between regional stakeholders, Member States and the European Commission on policy needs in territories with geographical specificities.

3 December 2018

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👩‍🌾 We are currently attending the EU Agri-Food Days, organised by the European Commission and DG AGRI, which are taking place in Brussels over the course of three days!We heard from the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commissioner for Food and Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, and attended numerous high-level political sessions with stakeholders in the sector 🗣️ The agenda included discussions on achieving a robust and contemporary CAP to ensure food security across the EU, establishing fair remuneration schemes within the food chain, and fostering a resilient agri-food sector 👩‍🌾 🌱 Euromontana will continue to play an active role in promoting a future CAP that benefits those most in need and supports the territorial development of rural areas in the face of climate change and generational renewal challenges 🏔️ 👉 Read our policy position on generational renewal within the CAP and our other contributions to the next European budget: www.euromontana.org/meeting-the-challenges-of-generational-renewal-shaping-the-future-of-mountain... EU Food & Farming ... See MoreSee Less

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🧊 Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains and beyond. This is what we are highlighting this year on 11 December, International Mountain Day.Every year, this day provides an opportunity to emphasise the crucial importance of these areas in terms of natural resources, biodiversity, identity, cultural heritage, ways of life, and more resilient models. However, all of this is under threat from climate change, poorly targeted funding and negative perceptions of pastoral professions.Today, we are putting the spotlight on these endangered ice giants throughout our mountain ranges!Did you know that: 💧The Alps alone provide 40% of Europe's fresh water?💡Glacier retreat will reduce hydroelectric energy production by an average of 10% in the Alps and by up to 35% by 2070 compared to today?🌱68% of irrigated agricultural land in the plains depends directly on water runoff from the mountains? ⛰️By 2034 the Pyrenees will be ice-free?📢An appropriate governance of glacier is needed to counteract the rapid changes!🧊 By signing the manifesto for better European governance of glaciers alongside 80 other organisations, we are calling for immediate and targeted political responses to the economic, social and environmental impacts of climate change.Have a look 👉 www.euromontana.org/european-manifesto-for-a-governance-of-glaciers-and-connected-resources/ #IMD2025 #InternationalMountainDay #MountainsMatterMountain Partnership ... See MoreSee Less

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Euromontana was pleased to take part as an observer in the 16th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Implementation Committee in Belgrade on 2–3 December. We were represented by Rey Adrian - Radu, Vice-President of Euromontana and President of Asociatia RoMontana ⛰️We welcomed the opportunity to underline the importance of stronger cooperation between European mountain regions, especially ahead of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 (IYRP2026), and to explore avenues for joint work on sustainable land management, resilient rural territories and pastoral practices 🌱 🐑 🐄 🤝 We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Carpathian Convention and its members to protect mountain ecosystems and support the vitality of mountain communities across Europe!Photo Credits: SCC; Ministry of Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia. ... See MoreSee Less

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🐏 Join us next week for an inspiring online exchange dedicated to revitalizing pastoralism in Europe’s mountain and rural regions, ad part of the LIFE Programme project ShepForBio !This forum "Shepherding Futures: Training, Innovation, and Rural Revival" will bring together pastoral schools, experts, and practitioners to explore new approaches to training, knowledge sharing, and business innovation in extensive livestock systems 👀👉 Discover real-world experiences and case studies that show how shepherds’ education, ecological stewardship, and rural entrepreneurship can go hand in hand, ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for pastoral communities.📅 4 December from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.📍 Online www.euromontana.org/third-forum-with-european-pastoral-schools-shepherding-futures/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Together with more than 80 other organisations around the world, Euromontana supports a European manifesto for the governance of glaciers and connected resources 🤝 💧🏔️ Between observation and renewed commitment, this document offers policy recommendations for better governance and preservation of glaciers in the context of the International Year of Glacier Preservation 2025 💧 Have a look 👉 www.euromontana.org/euromontana-supports-a-new-european-manifesto-for-the-governance-of-glaciers-...Euromontana strongly supports the manifesto and invites other organisations to promote it through their networks! ... See MoreSee Less

Euromontana supports a new European manifesto for the governance of glaciers and connected resources

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Together with more than 80 other organisations around the world, Euromontana supports a European manifesto for the governance of glaciers and connected resources.

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