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The Puigcerdà Declaration calls for greater support to ensure a vibrant future for mountain economies
On 11 December, International Mountain Day, Euromontana and the Government of Catalonia presented the Puigcerdà Declaration in Brussels, calling for greater political support for mountains in the face of the challenges ahead.
Climate change still fuelling mountain forest fires in 2023
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.
European Court of Auditors highlights gaps in climate adaptation in the mountains
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
Euromontana elects a new President and Board of Directors in Puigcerdà
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.
The High Mountains Social Cooperative joins Euromontana!
We are pleased to announce that The High Mountains Social Cooperative has recently joined Euromontana! The organisation operates as a Mountain Communities Support Centre in Zagori, Greece and aims to support local communities and to promote revitalisation by providing a wide range of services in the mountain villages of Pindus.
Geographical Indications’ contribution to smart territorial development and sustainability: GI-SMART kicks off!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of “GI SMART”, a groundbreaking project aimed at investigating the impacts of Geographical Indications (GIs) in terms of sustainability and their contribution to sustainable development.
The Oreka Mendian project wins the Natura2000 Awards!
Our LIFE Oreka Mendian project, coordinated by our member of the HAZI Foundation, was awarded a prize at the Natura2000 Awards organised by the European Commission on 29 May 2024.
Decline in sheep and goat farming in the EU calls for more ambitious policy for the sector
Concerned about recent statistics, Euromontana calls on the new European Commission to develop a vision for the future of livestock farming and pastoralism in the European Union.