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3rd Interreg Alpine Space call is launched [19 / 04 / 2017]

A new Interreg Alpine Space call was recently launched and will close on 28 June 2017, at 02:00 PM. Mid-October, the programme committee will decide which proposals to invite for the second step of the application […]

How the municipality of Alzen quadrupled its population in 40 years [18 / 04 / 2017]

On April 6th, 2017, Euromontana’s team and members of the South-West Europe Circular Economy Group visited Alzen, a village in the Pyrenées Ariégeoises, in the south-west of France. Alzen has managed to become an attractive […]

3rd Interreg Europe call for proposals deadline: June 30th, 2017! [12 / 04 / 2017]

The third Interreg Europe call for proposals opened on 1 March and will close on 30 June 2017. The application pack has been made available online here. The latest updated version of the Interreg’s Europe […]

Progress expected on the implementation of the legislation on the OQT “mountain product” in Italy [3 / 04 / 2017]

On February 24, 2017, Elisabetta Parravicini, Vice-President of Euromontana and President of member organization ERSAF (Ente Regionale per i Servizi all’Agricoltura e alle Foreste), presented Euromontana’s work and future objectives at a meeting on Italian […]

Regional study on the legislation and use of the optional quality term “prodotto di montagna” across Italy [3 / 04 / 2017]

This following study presents the progress of the implementation and use of the optional quality term (OQT) “mountain product” across different regions in Italy. The objective is to provide a general overview of how the […]

The Lombardy region launches Montagna Futuro – strategies for youth and technology for the development of the Lombardy mountains [3 / 04 / 2017]

On March 14th, 2017,politicians, technicians, researchers, mountain residents, government officials, an Olympic athlete (Deborah Compagnoni), and many more joined together to launch Montagna Futuro. Montagna Futuro is a project of the Lombardy region in Italy […]

CoR Opinion on the future CAP under preparation? [3 / 04 / 2017]

The Committee of the Regions hosted a conference and a public hearing on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on March 8th, 2017. Agriculture represents 14 million farms and 46 million jobs in […]

Update – Implementation of the EU optional quality term “mountain product”: where do we stand in the different Member States? [29 / 03 / 2017]

Rewarding 15 years of Euromontana commitment to the topic of mountain products, the use of the optional quality term (OQT) “Mountain product” was protected in November 2012 by the European Union with the (EU) regulation […]

Acting big for rural development and action plan for the implementation of Cork 2.0 [28 / 03 / 2017]

Six months after the Cork 2.0 event and the publication of the Declaration “A better life in rural areas”, Copa and Cogeca (farmers and agri-cooperatives), CEJA (young farmers) and CEPF (forest owners)  organised a joint […]

3rd Interreg Central Europe call to be launched in September 2017! [23 / 03 / 2017]

A new Interreg Central Europe call will be launched on 21 September 2017. Details such as the call procedure, thematic focusing and timeline will be discussed and decided by the Member States in June 2017. […]

New Euromontana study on Innovation and Circular Economy in the Mountain Forest Supply Chain [23 / 03 / 2017]

Why do we need a study on the circular economy in mountain forestry? Euromontana is delighted to present its study entitled: Innovation and Circular Economy in the Mountain Forest Supply Chain: How to Close the […]

Environmental and social benefits of mountain ecosystems discussed at the Mountains 2016 event [7 / 03 / 2017]

What is the International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions? The International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions (ICRSDMR) is a scientific event for sharing and discussing methods, tools, […]

7th Meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation of the EIP-AGRI [2 / 03 / 2017]

The 7th meeting of the Subgroup on Innovation of the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI) took place in Brussels on the 16th of February 2017. Euromontana is one of 60 expert […]

CHAFEA Info Day on the Promotion Programme for EU Agricultural Products [1 / 03 / 2017]

Introduction On January 31, 2017, representatives from Euromontana attended the Consumers, Health and Food Executive Agency (CHAFEA) Info Day on the Call for Proposals for the 2017 EU Promotion Programme for Agricultural Products. Based on […]

A tool-box to enhance the work within rural innovation networks is launched [1 / 03 / 2017]

Western Norway Research Institute and West Norway University College have done research on the innovation system of the rural and mountainous county Sogn og Fjordane in Norway.  A short version of the research is now […]

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Today, members of the Rural Pact Coordination Group (RPCG) meet online to discuss: • The forthcoming RPCG Declaration on the future of EU rural policy, which addresses the open questions in the @European Commission’s ‘key achievements and ways forward’ report;• RPCG members’ position papers on the future of Europe’s rural areas;• RPCG members’ role in the Rural Pact Conference of April 2025;• Members’ actions to date & the Rural Pact Support Office 2025 work programme.More information at: bit.ly/4fwtjnS#RuralPact #RuralVisionEU ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 #CallForProposals: you can now submit proposals for the #InternationalMountainConference!The international conference dedicated to #MountainResearch is taking place from 14-18 September 2025 in #Innsbruck. It is being organised by the Research Area “Mountain Regions” at the Universität Innsbruck ⛰️🇦🇹📝 The #IMC is currently looking for proposals focusing on scientific research in #MountainRegions around the world. There are six formats to choose from, including plenary sessions and workshops - find out more and submit your proposal by 28 November: loom.ly/ntncy_M ... See MoreSee Less
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We're at the #Gismart project Kick Off meeting in Paris today to share guidelines on communication, dissemination and exploitation of results 💡For the next two days, we will discuss the following steps to assess the sustainability of geographical indications all over Europe, including in the mountains ⛰️🌱🚜👩‍🌾 How to transition to more sustainable diet systems ? 🌱 How to implement the Farm to Fork Strategy?🥩🧀 how to develop a methodology to assess economic, social, environnemental dimensions of GIs sustainability?Pleased to be working on this key topic with INRAE and to continue collaboration with AREPO! More info on GI-SMART 🔗 www.euromontana.org/gi-smart/ ... See MoreSee Less
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🌄 A week ago, we were opening the #MountainConvention2024 in the stunning Catalan Pyrenees! 🏔️✨ 250 mountain stakeholders came together in Puigcerdà to shape the #MountainEconomies of tomorrow! 💬 In the face of socio-economic, environmental, and demographic transitions, our economies must become 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 than ever! 💪🌱From fair remuneration of farmers & ecosystem services, to funding for the transition of mountain resorts, circular economy development for wool and wood products, support for entrepreneurship and interesting public procurement or taxes systems ... all a huge thank you to everyone for your energy and ideas! 🙌 These will be captured in the 𝐏𝐮𝐢𝐠𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚̀ 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, which will be presented on 11 December on International Mountain Day 📜🏔️🔜 Presentations and materials will soon be available! A special thank you to our co-organisers Territori. Generalitat de Catalunya. and CREAF, as well as our supporters Ajuntament de Puigcerdà , #NEMOR Network for European Mountain Research, European Rural Pact 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less
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