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What are the European Mountain Conventions?

The European Mountain Conventions are the major events for mountain stakeholders in Europe. Euromontana organises this event every two years together with one of its local member organisation in different European mountain regions. High-level and key people are invited to participate and the Conventions attracts up to 400 professionals and stakeholders from various sectors from all Europe –e.g. the European Commission, national ministries, local businesses, universities, and development agencies.

The European Mountain Conventions serve as a platform for networking, exchange of knowledge and partner search and have been very successful since their beginning in 1998.

 

XIII European Mountain Convention

Shaping the future of mountain economies

15 – 18 October 2024 | Puigcerdà – Catalonia

Organised by Euromontana, the Government of Catalonia and CREAF, the event will build on the 2050 vision for mountain areas articulated during the previous European Mountain Convention held in Calabria in 2022, and will focus on how to make mountain economies more sustainable, resilient and prosperous.

Mountain economies are based on economic sectors that are the beating heart of mountain areas, provide employment to mountain communities and essential ecosystem services to the society at large, and are often embedded in territorial identities and values. However, these value chains face a number of economic, social and environmental challenges, exacerbated by the geographical constraints of mountain areas. The XIII European Mountain Convention will be an opportunity to explore and identify solutions and pathways to overcome some of these challenges.

Event webpage

 

Previous conventions

25/10/2022 – 27/10/2022

2022 – Camigliatello Silano, Italy – Smart mountains

25/09/2018 – 27/09/2018

2018 – Vatra Dornei, Romania – Cultural heritage

03/10/2016 – 05/10-2016
2016 – Bragança, Portugal – Climate change

22/10/2014 – 24/10/2014
2014 – Bilbao, Spain – Agriculture & mountain products

02/10/2012 to 04/10/2012
2012 – Chambéry, France – Youth

15/09/2010 to 19/09/2010
2010 – Lillehammer, Norway – Innovation

08/10/2008 to 10/10/2008
2008 – Brig, Switzerland – Mountain economy

14/09/2006 to 16/09/2006
2006 – Chaves, Portugal – Territorial cohesion

25/11/2004 to 26/11/2004
2004 – Rodez, France – Rural development

16/05/2002 to 18/05/2002
2002 – Inverness, Scotland – Rural development

17/03/2000 to 18/03/2000
2000 – Trento, Italy – Sustainable development

01/10/1998 to 03/10/1998
1998 – Lubljana, Slovenia – Employment

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The Puigcerdà Declaration is out! 💥On #InternationalMountainDay we unveil the Declaration co-constructed with mountain communities during the 2024 European Mountain Convention ⛰️"We declare that our mountain economies must be prosperous, resilient and sustainable and we propose actionable recommendations to support our territories during the new EU mandate and beyond" says our President Laura Gascon HerreroRead the Declaration 📜 www.euromontana.org/outcomes/#declaration#MountainsMatter #IMD2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy International Mountain Day! 🌄🌍Today, we say that #MountainsMatter and we show that there are solutions for a sustainable future in the mountains - for innovation, adaptation and youth 🏔️Let's spread inspiration for sustainable mountains ⬇️ Climate change adaptation 🌡️☀️ Dive into our study on adaptation in tourism and water management 👉 www.euromontana.org/climate-change-in-mountain-areas-meeting-the-challenge-of-adapting-water-mana...Youth 👩‍🦰 What do young people think about life in the mountains? Discover insights from our European survey 👉 www.euromontana.org/being-young-in-a-mountain-area-youths-needs-and-aspirations-in-2022/Innovation 💡 Boost social innovation in your mountains using the outcomes from SIMRA - Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas on and follow the exciting journey of our new ESIRA Project! 👉 www.euromontana.org/projects/#InternationalMountainDay #IMD2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 Join us in Brussels on International Mountain Day to discover the Puigcerdà Declaration and debate it with representatives of various European institutions 💬 250 of you attended the European Mountain Convention in Puigcerdà to share your ideas for more prosperous, resilient and sustainable mountain economies ⛰️ Now, let's bring your messages to policymakers ! Programme & registration 👉 www.euromontana.org/shaping-the-future-of-mountain-economies-introducing-the-puigcerda-declaration/#MountainsMatter #IMD2024 #InternationalMountainDay ... See MoreSee Less
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