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How farm Benchmarking data help improving sustainability and productivity in agriculture? [26 / 01 / 2017]

The answer to this question can be found in a recent report written by EIP-AGRI following its latest and final Focus Group meeting where the question “How can farmers and advisers use benchmarking data and […]

Don’t miss the chance: the second call for Interreg Sudoe has just been launched! [19 / 01 / 2017]

The Interreg Sudoe Programme has opened its second call for proposals for 2017. The Second Call for Proposals for the 2014-2020 period is  available and this year is primarily set for two thematic priorities funded […]

Be ready for the next Interreg Europe call for proposals [17 / 01 / 2017]

The next Interreg Europe call for proposals will open on 1 March and close on 30 June 2017. The application pack will be made available online in January 2017. In the meanwhile, specific terms and […]

Maceo is hiring a Project Manager in Local Development and Territorial Innovation. [16 / 01 / 2017]

Macéo is the association of public and private stakeholders in the Massif Central joining forces to bring projects to serve its mountain areas such as: Innovation, development, attractiveness, growth. Macéo has a resolutely operational and […]

Committee of the Regions drafts an opinion on sustainable EU Food Policy [10 / 01 / 2017]

The topic of sustainable food systems and food security was scheduled to be addressed by the European Commission with its Communication on Sustainable Food in 2014, which was finally withdrawn. The topic was partially reprised […]

Mountains now in Research and National Cohesion agendas in Portugal [10 / 01 / 2017]

By João Azevedo, Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Vice-Coordinator at CIMO – Centro de Investigação de Montanha Mountains 2016 took place in Bragança, Portugal, from 3 to 7 October 2016, comprising the X […]

What financial instruments for agriculture and rural development? [9 / 01 / 2017]

The second EU fi-compass conference on EAFRD financial instruments for agriculture and rural development in 2014-2020, took place in Brussels, on November 25, 2016. Fi-compass (financial instruments) is a platform jointly provided by the European […]

H2020 consultation ends on January 15, 2017 [19 / 12 / 2016]

The public stakeholder consultation on the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 ends on January 15, 2017. The objective of the consultation is to collect information from a wide audience on different aspects of Horizon 2020 […]

First workshop on circular economy and forestry in mountain supply chains successfully completed in Skrad, Croatia [16 / 12 / 2016]

On 29 November, 2016 in Skrad, Croatia, Euromontana, in partnership with its Croatian member, PINS, and Mr. Radoš, Croatian Member of the European Parliament, hosted a workshop on the circular economy in forestry entitled: “Innovation […]

Implementation of the measure on areas facing natural or other specific constraints [15 / 12 / 2016]

Compensatory allowance for areas facing natural constraints (ANC) is a payment scheme of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which aims to prevent land abandonment. The compensatory allowance for permanent natural handicaps applies to areas with […]

Developing energy projects: what are the European level funding opportunities and how to overcome investment obstacles? [15 / 12 / 2016]

During the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) in October 2016, the workshop “How to aggregate small energy investments into a large regional project?” was organised by Krapina-Zagorje and Zagreb County in Croatia, the […]

Economic study on the cumulative effects of trade agreements on the EU agricultural sector [13 / 12 / 2016]

In  November 2016,  the Joint Research Centre published a study entitled  “Cumulative economic impact of future trade agreements on EU agriculture”. The assessment set to analyse the economic cumulative effects of ongoing and upcoming trade […]

Encourage smart and innovative mountain regions [8 / 12 / 2016]

Our member Sogn og Fjordane County Municipality has had one of their employees – Lars Hustveit –  based in Brussels since April 2016.  He has during this time partly done work for Euromontana and partly […]

Kick-off of the Smart Specialisation Platform on Agri-Food [8 / 12 / 2016]

The Smart Specialisation Platform on Agri-Food (S3P Agri-Food) kick-off event took place on 6-7 December in Florence, Italy. The Smart Specialisation Platform on Agri-Food is meant to accelerate innovation and to promote regional economic transformation […]

DG AGRI call for proposals “Support for information measures relating to the common agricultural policy (CAP)” for 2017 is now open [17 / 11 / 2016]

The European Commission co-finances information measures relating to the common agricultural policy. A call for proposals is published once a year and the call for 2017 is now open. The deadline for proposals is the […]

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🧊 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: 💧The Alps alone provide 40% of Europe's fresh water?💡Glacier retreat will reduce hydroelectric energy production by an average of 10% in the Alps and by up to 35% by 2070 compared to today?🌱68% of irrigated agricultural land in the plains depends directly on water runoff from the mountains? ⛰️By 2034 the Pyrenees will be ice-free?📢An appropriate governance of glacier is needed to counteract the rapid changes!🧊 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 👉 www.euromontana.org/european-manifesto-for-a-governance-of-glaciers-and-connected-resources/ #IMD2025 #InternationalMountainDay #MountainsMatterMountain Partnership ... See MoreSee Less
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Euromontana was pleased to take part as an observer in the 16th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Implementation Committee in Belgrade on 2–3 December. We were represented by Rey Adrian - Radu, Vice-President of Euromontana and President of Asociatia RoMontana ⛰️We welcomed the opportunity to underline the importance of stronger cooperation between European mountain regions, especially ahead of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 (IYRP2026), and to explore avenues for joint work on sustainable land management, resilient rural territories and pastoral practices 🌱 🐑 🐄 🤝 We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Carpathian Convention and its members to protect mountain ecosystems and support the vitality of mountain communities across Europe!Photo Credits: SCC; Ministry of Environmental Protection of the Republic of Serbia. ... See MoreSee Less
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🐏 Join us next week for an inspiring online exchange dedicated to revitalizing pastoralism in Europe’s mountain and rural regions, ad part of the LIFE Programme project ShepForBio !This forum "Shepherding Futures: Training, Innovation, and Rural Revival" will bring together pastoral schools, experts, and practitioners to explore new approaches to training, knowledge sharing, and business innovation in extensive livestock systems 👀👉 Discover real-world experiences and case studies that show how shepherds’ education, ecological stewardship, and rural entrepreneurship can go hand in hand, ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for pastoral communities.📅 4 December from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.📍 Online www.euromontana.org/third-forum-with-european-pastoral-schools-shepherding-futures/ ... See MoreSee Less
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👀𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!Join us in the heart of the Alps for the 14th edition of the European Mountain Convention, organized by SUACI Montagn'Alpes and Euromontana, under the theme of extensive livestock farming and pastoral practices 👩‍🌾 🏔️ Taking place during the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralism 2026, the event will bring together farmers, researchers, policymakers, practitioners and mountain stakeholders from across Europe in the iconic Mont-Blanc region 📍 🔎 Over three days, participants will explore the social, environmental, and economic challenges and opportunities of extensive livestock farming in mountain areas. 👉 When? 9, 10 & 11 June 2026👉 Where? Sallanches, Haute-Savoie, France 🤔 Expect study visits, interactive workshops, political plenary sessions and more! Visit the webpage: www.euromontana.org/xiii-european-mountain-convention-home/In the meantime, stay informed! Subscribe to the dedicated EMC 2026 mailing list to make sure you don’t miss any key updates, from programme details to the opening of registrations docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsn28sgP9hVQ4qUO-pu5hwcETjxh5lk6zAqi0PElPJqk-YMQ/viewform?usp=h... #IYRP2026 #EMC2026 ... See MoreSee Less
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