EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF MOUNTAIN AREAS
The voice of
European mountains
Euromontana is the European multi-stakeholder network for sustainable development and quality of life in the mountains.
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News
December 5, 2024
Of the 500,000 hectares burnt in 2023, about 210,000 hectares (41%) belong to Natura 2000 sites. Mountain areas are biodiversity hotspots and are home to a large proportion of these protected areas, around 43% in the European Union.
The European Court of Auditors has recently focused on adaptation in mountain areas in a report concluding that significant gaps and inconsistencies in implementation at the local level are hampering adaptation to climate change
On October 15, 2024, Euromontana elected a new President and Board aside of the European Mountain Convention in Puigcerdà (Catalonia). Laura Gascón Herrero from the Province of Teruel (Spain) will lead the organisation for the 2024–2028 term.
Working themes
Territorial development
We work on different key policies that contribute to the quality of life of local communities and the attractiveness of mountain areas.
Environment
The mountain environment is rich and unique. We work to preserve and restore it, increase the environmental resilience of mountain areas and help territories drive transitions.
Agriculture
Mountain landscapes are shaped by traditional, extensive and sustainable agriculture. We aim to promote mountain farming and improve the conditions of mountain farmers.
Cross-cutting
Mountain areas are veritable laboratories for finding new solutions to overarching challenges. We promote research and innovation in, with and for mountain communities.
Upcoming events
On International Mountain Day, Euromontana and the Government of Catalonia and CREAF organise a policy debate to share the main recommendations that emerged from the European Mountain Convention
We are pleased to invite you to the 6th forest innovation workshop, a biennial European initiative which promotes networking and exchanges among the community of forestry and wood industry innovators and actors.