Over the past decade, many small villages in the Czech Republic, particularly those under 1000 inhabitants, have lost their only grocery shop due to low profitability, ageing populations and competition from supermarkets in larger towns.
Demography
Rethinking rural prosperity: Euromontana contributes to new ESPON publication on “Thriving beyond numbers”
ESPON has just released a new article, “Thriving beyond numbers : rethinking rural prosperity”, exploring how European rural and mountain areas can move beyond traditional growth metrics to better reflect well-being, resilience and the “right to stay”.
New 2013–2023 study highlights the twin challenges of generational renewal and climate change in the Alps
A recent intermediate report, updating demographic data for the Italian and Austrian Alps for the 2013-2023 period, highlights significant shifts in population and mobility patterns in the Alps and provides additional knowledge of ongoing demographic challenges.
ESIRA webinar – Breaking the cycle of rural decline
The webinar will provide evidence-based perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in rural areas, more specifically on the cycle of decline.
RURALPLAN – Reconciling rural development with demographic decline
After one year of research, testing and implementation, the ESPON project RURALPAN has come to an end. The project, coordinated by the County of Innlandet, aimed to develop strategies to improve territorial planning in shrinking societies.
RURALPLAN
RURALPLAN (Innovative planning in shrinking societies) aims to examine innovative planning practices in rural areas facing demographic challenges such as depopulation and ageing, but also an economic decline and a lack of access to public services.
PADIMA
PADIMA aims to identify solutions to tackle depopulation in Europe’s mountain areas.
Silver Tourism
Silver Tourism aims to support the development of tourism activities adapted to older adults by improving the capacity of tourism operators in rural and mountain areas.
VIII European Mountain Convention – Youth
The VIII European Mountain Convention will discuss the potential of mountain areas for young people and assess the conditions needed to make mountain areas attractive to young people. The Convention