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How a dairy cooperative in Slovenia became one of the leading producers of high quality fresh milk and cheese [18 / 05 / 2017]

A dairy plant in Slovenia created a local mountain supply chain with high added value that resulted in having a positive impact on the local economy and promote the long tradition of the area in […]

European Economic and Social Committee has published a draft opinion about Services of General Economic Interest [17 / 05 / 2017]

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has published a preliminary draft opinion on Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI). The draft opinion was discussed with stakeholders at a public hearing on 10th May 2017 […]

Alpipro focuses on digital innovation in ski areas [16 / 05 / 2017]

On the 20th and 21st ย of April 2017, the 4th edition of the exhibition ALPIPRO was held in Chambรฉry, Savoie, in France. With more than 200 exhibitors and brands, the event aimed to gather different […]

Sustainable tourism activities in mountain โ€“ the example of Espubike in Spain [12 / 05 / 2017]

The โ€˜Espubikeโ€™ cycling trail project, in Spain, is a great example of an opportunity to develop sustainable tourism activities based on natural and environmental values. Origin of the project Espubike โ€˜Espubikeโ€™ is a sustainable cycling […]

Welcome to our new member: ย the Autonomous Province of Bozen SรผdTirolย  [4 / 05 / 2017]

The Autonomous Province of Bozen SรผdTirol has joined Euromontana. Within the administration of the Autonomous Province of Bozen โ€“ Sรผdtirol, the Department of Agriculture sees itself as a customer and partner-oriented public service and administrative […]

New economy models and social innovation: an opportunity for a better Europe [3 / 05 / 2017]

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) organised a conference on the theme โ€œNew economy models and social innovation: an opportunity for a better Europeโ€ on the 23rd of February 2017, in Brussels. As a […]

Launch of the Silver Tourism project MOOC expected in June 2017! [2 / 05 / 2017]

Euromontana participates in a Erasmus + project called โ€œSilver Tourismโ€ which started in October 2015 and will end next October. This project aims to provide the necessary training for the tourism sector to take advantage […]

How to improve energy efficiency in mountain hotels and restaurants? The example of the hotel Cyprianerhof [28 / 04 / 2017]

Every year, mountains receive tens of millions of tourists (more than 150 million in the Alps alone). It isย therefore very important that hotel and restaurant owners can implement initiatives to reduce their energyย consumption, with a […]

Any examples of Social Innovation to share with us? [28 / 04 / 2017]

The Horizon 2020 project SIMRA (Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas) officially started on April 1st, 2016 and will continue for four years. The project wants to categorise and understand social innovation in different settings […]

The AlpWeek Report questions the link between the Alps and its people [27 / 04 / 2017]

The AlpWeek report was published in April 2017. It summarises the principal elements that were discussed during the AlpWeek event, held in October 2016 in Grassau/Achental in Germany, and it concludes with perspectives for the […]

International symposium on Pyrenean mountain huts [25 / 04 / 2017]

More than 250 French and Spanish actors from the Pyrenees, including Thierry Percie from the ARPE Occitanie (Treasurer of Euromontana), attended the symposium in Bagnรจres de Luchon on the 1st and 2nd December 2016. The […]

How the EU cohesion policy can help low income and low growth regions ? [21 / 04 / 2017]

The European Commission has published in April 2017 a report on low-income regions. The report identifies โ€œclear paths to support regional growth strategies, with the help of EU fundsโ€. It focuses on 47 lagging regions […]

An EU Action Plan for Smart Villages has been launched by the European Commission [21 / 04 / 2017]

On the 11th of April 2017, the European Commission presented an โ€˜EU action for Smart Villagesโ€™, a document to launch reflections on villages of the future. It announces a series of initiatives within the EU […]

The Cork 2.0 Action Plan released by DG AGRI [20 / 04 / 2017]

The European Commission Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development has recently published the Cork 2.0 Action Plan.ย  This Action Plan outlines planned and completed activities across the EU to implement each of the ten policy […]

Circular Economy in the Pyrรฉnรฉes Ariรฉgeoises Regional Natural Park [20 / 04 / 2017]

The members of Euromontana and the members of the Circular Economy Group of South-West Europe met on April 6th, 2017, in the Pyrenees Ariรฉgeoises Regional Natural Park, in the South-West of France. The day aimed […]

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โ„๏ธ Winter may seem to have arrived, but climate change is shortening the season and making snowfall less reliable...leaving mountain resorts with a stark choice: close or adapt?โ›ฐ๏ธ Head to Austria to discover how the Sankt Corona ski resort has responded to this challenge and turned a climate risk into a regional asset, as part of the Interreg Alpine Space - TranStat project: www.euromontana.org/sankt-coronas-response-to-climate-change-diversifying-tourism-for-a-resilient...๐Ÿ‘‰ Explore our good practices database: www.euromontana.org/good-practices-database/ Photo credits ยฉ Wexl Arena St. Corona am Wechsel ... See MoreSee Less
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๐ŸŽ„๐—˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐’” ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ๐ŸŽ… After a year full of events, encounters, political challenges and new collaborations, it is time for the secretariat to take a short break. We will meet again soon in 2026 to continue our actions and make the voice of mountain areas heard by the EU! ๐Ÿ”๏ธ But in the meantime, let's take a step back and look at the year 2025 before it comes to an end!This year, together we: ๐Ÿ“ƒ celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Krakow Declaration, which paved the way for the creation of our network, and renewed our commitment to mountain areas ๐Ÿ”— www.euromontana.org/thirty-years-on-calling-for-a-stronger-european-commitments-to-its-mountains/ ๐Ÿค launched an Alliance for European Mountains, between elected representatives of the European Committee of the Regions and the European Parliament ๐Ÿ”—https://www.euromontana.org/press-release-alliance-for-european-mountains-launched-mountains-need-europe-and-europe-needs-mountains/ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ collaborated on more than seven European research projects with our members and other partners all over Europe๐ŸงŠ highlighted water-related challenges during this International Year of Glacier Preservation (hashtag#IYGP2025)๐Ÿ”— www.euromontana.org/european-manifesto-for-a-governance-of-glaciers-and-connected-resources/๐Ÿ‘‹ welcomed new members, including from Montenegro and Italy๐ŸŒฑ visited initiatives across Europe promoting resilience in our mountain territories, through research projects or by hosting our board of directors in Trento (Cooperazione Trentina) and Krakow (Maล‚opolska)โ€ข and much more!Thank you to all our partners, members and friends of Euromontana for this wonderful year! ... See MoreSee Less
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โฎ๏ธ Last week, on 11 December, we celebrated International Mountain Day, established in 2002 by the United Nations to remind us of the role mountains play in many aspects of sustainable living ๐ŸŒฑ On this occasion, we were featured in an article by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Liaison Office with the European Union alongside other EU regions, sharing our vision of what mountains mean to their people, cultures, and economies ๐Ÿ”๏ธ ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Our "voices form a vivid mosaicโ€”a portrait of landscapes that shape identity, heritage, and sustainable futures."Have a look ๐Ÿ‘‰https://www.fao.org/brussels/news/news-detail/international-mountain-day--voices-from-the-peaks/en ... See MoreSee Less
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๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ 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 ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ 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 ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ ๐ŸŒฑ 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 ๐Ÿ”๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘‰ 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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๐ŸงŠ 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: ๐Ÿ’งThe Alps alone provide 40% of Europe's fresh water?๐Ÿ’กGlacier retreat will reduce hydroelectric energy production by an average of 10% in the Alps and by up to 35% by 2070 compared to today?๐ŸŒฑ68% of irrigated agricultural land in the plains depends directly on water runoff from the mountains? โ›ฐ๏ธBy 2034 the Pyrenees will be ice-free?๐Ÿ“ขAn appropriate governance of glacier is needed to counteract the rapid changes!๐ŸงŠ 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 ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.euromontana.org/european-manifesto-for-a-governance-of-glaciers-and-connected-resources/ #IMD2025 #InternationalMountainDay #MountainsMatterMountain Partnership ... See MoreSee Less
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