Ageing in mountain areas: Euromontana shares its recommendations with the European Commission [15 / 12 / 2020]
The European Commission is currently drafting a Green Paper on Ageing, which should be published in the first quarter 2021. The Green Paper will build on the findings of the June Report on the Impact […]
Save the date! Smart mountains: how can biosphere reserves contribute to the Green Deal? [15 / 12 / 2020]
Euromontana invites you to its webinar “Smart mountains: how can biosphere reserves contribute to the Green Deal?”, taking place on January 14, 2021, from 14:00 to 15h45. This webinar, co-organised by Euromontana, the Perth […]
Join OREKA MENDIAN’s online training on mountain grasslands’ conservation! [14 / 12 / 2020]
On 17 December, as part of the LIFE project OREKA MENDIAN, will be held online a course on “Biodiversity of mountain grasslands and extensive livestock farming”. This training aims to enhance the importance of protected […]
The revision of Geographical Indication schemes: what will change for agricultural and non-agricultural products? [10 / 12 / 2020]
In May 2020, the European Commission published its Farm to Fork Strategy, aiming at designing a fair, healthy, and environmentally friendly food system. Among the measures announced in this Strategy is the Commission’s intention to […]
The EU Forest Strategy for 2030: enhancing the resilience of forests and regional value chains [9 / 12 / 2020]
As part of the Green Deal, the European Commission should present in the beginning of 2021 the new EU Forest Strategy for 2030, repealing the 2013 text. Forests are the most common land cover of […]
Organise your workshop to contribute to the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas! [8 / 12 / 2020]
The European Commission should present its Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas in June 2021. Before doing so, the EU Commission wants to encourage rural stakeholders to share their own vision of vibrant rural areas in […]
Download SILVER SMEs’ 9th newsletter! [7 / 12 / 2020]
Did you know that nearly 30% of the European population outside of metropolitan areas is expected to be 65 years old or older by 2050? This is spotted by the OECD it is October 2020 […]
Can the EU Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas result in a real European Rural Agenda? [3 / 12 / 2020]
More than 140 rural development stakeholders gathered on November 27, 2020, in the online conference “A European Rural Agenda is urgently needed for rural areas after COVID crisis”. Co-organised by the RUMRA & Smart Villages […]
Cozzano: a sustainably Smart Village [2 / 12 / 2020]
Cozzano is a municipality of 270 inhabitants, located in the high valley of Taravo in South Corsica. The village began its energy transition 20 years ago by investing in sustainable production. Through the Smart Village […]
A rural agenda is urgently needed for rural areas after COVID crisis [1 / 12 / 2020]
Press release of the European Committee of the Regions The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Parliament Intergroup on Rural, Mountainous and Remote Areas (RUMRA)&smart villages at the European Parliament with the supports […]
Where do we stand in the CAP negotiations? [30 / 11 / 2020]
The last meeting of the Civil Dialogue Group on Rural development was organised on 20th November 2020. During this meeting Dominique Fayel Vice-President of Euromontana was elected as Chair of the Civil Dialogue Group on […]
Progresses in rural high-speed broadband but efforts still needed [27 / 11 / 2020]
The European Commission recently published its annual Report on Broadband Coverage in Europe (EU 28, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland). The publication shows that progress has been made since 2018 in terms of Internet access in […]
Euromontana discusses the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas with Vice-President Šuica [24 / 11 / 2020]
On November 19, 2020, the RUMRA & Smart Village intergroup, of which Euromontana is a supporting organisation, met with Vice-President Dubravka Šuica, European Commissioner for Democracy & Demography in order to feed the European Commission’s […]
Euromontana elects its new President and Board of Directors [23 / 11 / 2020]
Euromontana organised its 2020 General Assembly online on November 18, 2020 to discuss new political priorities and activities ahead. Members of Euromontana also elected a new Board of Directors for the next 4 years. These […]
Euromontana presents its Long-Term Vision for Mountains’ Rural Areas [19 / 11 / 2020]
The European Commission is expected to publish its communication on the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas during the first semester 2021. The Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas is coordinated by Vice-President Dubravka Šuica, European Commissioner […]
