• fr
  • en

Euromontana, CPMR and NSPA call for a European strategy for islands, mountainous and sparsely populated areas

The post-COVID recovery will be much longer and much more difficult in some regions than others. This, unfortunately, is especially the case for many Islands, mountainous and sparsely populated areas, which are witnessing the bankruptcy of entire economic sectors such as tourism.

As an exhaustive example, according to the available data, some islands will record a loss of around 26% of their GDP. The crisis also directly affects the daily life of many cross-border citizens in mountainous areas. For instance, in the Pyrenees, up to 89.4% of cross-border persons have stopped their socio-economic activities due to the closure of the borders.

Therefore, Euromontana, CPMR (Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions) and NSPA (Northern Sparsely Populated Areas network) sent last December 2020 joint letters to Mrs Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, and to MEP Omarjee, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee for Regional Development. Our organisations call on them to support a European strategy for our regions and to engage a dialogue between the European Parliament and the European Commission. Such a strategy could deliver on the territorial cohesion objective as per Article 174 of the Lisbon Treaty and ensure a balanced recovery across Europe, including in islands, mountainous and sparsely populated areas.

Share
7 January 2021

Euromontana sur Facebook

2 weeks ago

Euromontana
𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲!The Silver Economy is a huge opportunity to make our regions more inclusive, vibrant, and welcoming for older adults 🏔️👵👴But we must avoid some key pitfalls ⚠️ 1️⃣ Thinking the Silver Economy is only about healthcare 🏥2️⃣ Focusing onl ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook

2 weeks ago

Euromontana
Oggi in Commissione EuropeaMeeting EBAF- First Vice President of Euromontana grazie a Cia - Agricoltori Italiani Lavorare per il bene comune dell'agricoltura è la nostra missione @mettere in evidenza ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook

3 weeks ago

Euromontana
Last week to register for the webinar on rural housing! bit.ly/4aewUpuDon’t miss the chance to learn about inspiring policies, strategies, and community-led projects on sustainable rural housing.Sign up now!#RuralPact #RuralVisionEUELARD aisbl ODRAZ-Održivi razvoj zajednice Prepare AISBL Smeunited University College Dublin Euromontana Diesis Network ECOLISE Smeunited Sustainable Hub to Engage i ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook

1 month ago

Euromontana
🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Good Practices Database—a dedicated online space showcasing inspirational initiatives in mountain areas! 🏔️🌱 This database features good practices from across Europe, covering a wide range of themes and utilising various funding instruments. It’s designed to be a valuable resource for sharing replicable experiences that support the sustainable ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook

Euromontana sur Twitter