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 of April 2017, the 4th edition of the exhibition ALPIPRO was held in Chambéry, Savoie, in France. With more than 200 exhibitors and brands, the event aimed to gather different […]
Sustainable tourism activities in mountain – the example of Espubike in Spain [12 / 05 / 2017]
The ‘Espubike’ 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 ‘Espubike’ is a sustainable cycling […]
Welcome to our new member: the Autonomous Province of Bozen SüdTirol [4 / 05 / 2017]
The Autonomous Province of Bozen SüdTirol has joined Euromontana. Within the administration of the Autonomous Province of Bozen – Südtirol, 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 “New economy models and social innovation: an opportunity for a better Europe” 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 “Silver Tourism” 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 is therefore very important that hotel and restaurant owners can implement initiatives to reduce their energy 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 Bagnères 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 “clear paths to support regional growth strategies, with the help of EU funds”. 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 ‘EU action for Smart Villages’, 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. This Action Plan outlines planned and completed activities across the EU to implement each of the ten policy […]
Circular Economy in the Pyrénées Ariégeoises 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 Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park, in the South-West of France. The day aimed […]
