As part of the MountResilience project, Euromontana is organising the first and inaugural session of the Community of Practice on Climate Adaptation, a space created to learn, share, network and influence the policies and practices that will guide our transition towards resilient mountain communities.

This event is the first of a series of thematic webinars that will take place throughout the life of the project and aims to explore how different regions are beginning to work on the transition to alternative tourism models. Mountain winter tourism, which has long relied on stable snow conditions, faces growing uncertainty due to climate change: mountains warm faster and more intensely than lowlands areas. Over the last 50 years, the average temperature in the Pyrenees has risen by 30% (1.2°C) more than the global average (0.85°C). In addition, without snowmaking, 53% of Europe’s 2,234 ski resorts would face serious risks to their operations if temperatures increase by 2°C. This figure would rise to 98% if the temperatures were to increase by 4ºC. This uncertainty has sparked discussions on how to adapt and rethink tourism strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of mountain destinations.

At the same time, the growing demand for year-round nature and outdoor experiences presents an opportunity for mountain areas to position themselves as attractive destinations beyond the winter season. However, for this shift to be successful, it requires careful planning, investment and collaboration among a wide range of stakeholders.

The session will look at real-life examples and provide insights from EU projects supporting this transition, the challenges they face, and the lessons learned. It aims to be an opportunity to exchange knowledge and discuss good practices for more sustainable tourism in mountain areas.

This session will take place online in English on 5 June 2025 from 10:00 to 12:30. More information about the agenda will be available soon on the event webpage.