Towards a downgrading of the wolf’s protection status? [1 / 03 / 2024]
The European Union protects a large number of species through its Habitats Directive and by being part of the Bern Convention. Following data collection and the publication of a study on wolf populations, the European […]
Long awaited Rural toolkit launched on 6 February [19 / 02 / 2024]
Conceived as a key component of Europe’s Long Term Vision for Rural Areas, the Rural Toolkit was officially launched on 6 February. The Rural Toolkit was developed by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, with […]
2024 calls for agri-products promotion campaigns: funding opportunities for mountain products [16 / 02 / 2024]
The 2024 calls for proposals for the annual agricultural products promotion programme are launched! These calls are an opportunity for farming organisations to promote mountain products through ambitious and creative communication campaigns. Through these campaigns, […]
Climate change adaptation in mountain areas: new Euromontana study out! [5 / 02 / 2024]
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts that global warming will reach between 1.5°C and 2°C during the 21st century compared to the pre-industrial era. Mountain areas are among the first to be affected […]
Euromontana’s 2024 booklet of good practices for sustainable mountain development is out! [22 / 01 / 2024]
Euromontana kicks off the year with the publication of its annual booklet of good practices for sustainable mountain development. This publication showcases 10 inspiring initiatives from across Europe (EU and non-EU) collected by Euromontana throughout […]
Enhancing Social Innovation in Rural Areas: ESIRA kicks-off! [19 / 01 / 2024]
On 17 and 18 January, Euromontana was in Burgos for the launch of the ESIRA project, which stands for “Enhancing Social Innovation in Rural Areas”. This Horizon Europe project will run for 48 months from […]
2022 is the second worst year for forest fires, says new report [14 / 12 / 2023]
Nearly 900,000 hectares of land burnt in 2022, according to the recent Joint Research Centre report on Forest Fires in Europe, Middle East and North Africa 2022. This is a significant increase compared to 2021, […]
Forests and water cycle: adapting poland’s mountain forests to climate change [12 / 12 / 2023]
Forests cover 41% of Europe’s mountain soils and play a vital role in balancing the hydrological cycle. Their ability to store and redistribute water makes forests an essential asset in the face of climate change […]
The Council of the EU provides long-term support for the Rural Vision [29 / 11 / 2023]
The EU’s rural policy should be maintained and strengthened, says the Council of the EU (EU 27 agriculture ministers) in its conclusions on the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas, adopted at the Agriculture and Fisheries […]
The Regional development agency for Podravje – Maribor joins Euromontana! [24 / 11 / 2023]
We are pleased to announce that the Regional development agency for Podravje – Maribor has recently joined Euromontana, becoming our 66th member. The Regional development agency for Podravje – Maribor (RDAPM) is a public non-profit […]
European Commission 2024 work programme: what legislative initiatives are on the agenda in the run-up to the EU elections? [9 / 11 / 2023]
With the European elections approaching and little time left to adopt pending legislations, what EU policies impacting the mountains are to be expected in 2024? The European Commission has published its annual work programme for […]
SENSUM joins Euromontana! [6 / 11 / 2023]
We are pleased to announce that SENSUM ltd. has recently joined Euromontana! Created in 2011, SENSUM is a consulting company with offices in Rijeka and Zagreb (Croatia). Led by Danijel Bertovic, a well-known figure of […]
Euromontana commemorates the anniversary of the passing of Annie Benarous [30 / 10 / 2023]
Annie Benarous, member of the Euromontana Senate, passed away in October 2022, leaving behind an immense legacy for the defence of Europe’s mountains. One year after her passing, Euromontana wishes to commemorate her commitment to […]
The European Union can do more for forest fire resilience [25 / 10 / 2023]
Europe needs a change of paradigm to better deal with extreme wildfires, which are being exacerbated by climate change. This was the main message of the policy debate organised by Euromontana as part of the […]
Designing rural policies to meet the transition challenges, RUSTIK project meeting [24 / 10 / 2023]
RUSTIK partners gathered in Parma (Italy) from 16th to 19th of October 2023 for a productive annual project meeting hosted by CREA, the Council for Agricultural Research. One year after the start of the project, […]
