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

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.

Forest fire

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

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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

Forest Innovation Workshop 2025

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.

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