Good practices database

Welcome to Euromontana’s mountain good practices database!

Here you will find a range of past and ongoing initiatives that are inspiring to drive change in the mountains! The database includes practices from all over Europe, covering a wide range of topics and using a variety of funding instruments. If you are leading sustainable development in your mountain community, you can also submit your own good practice! For any questions or requests, please contact communication@euromontana.org.

Ecotourism trainings for handicraft entrepreneurs: a driver of sustainable tourism in the Carpathians

4 ecotourism workshops were organised in the Carpathians, in Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic, to train local handicraft entrepreneurs and other rural tourism professionals on how to implement sustainable tourism practices. The initiative aimed at increasing the visibility of rural and ecotourism in mountain areas.

Sustainable tourism
Revitalising villages thanks to rural cafes in Massif Central

To encourage the multiplication of cafes and pubs acting as multiservices points and community places, IPAMAC produced a practice guide to help in all steps of a business creation.

Rural development
“Together it’s better” carpooling initiative in the Jura Arc

The Jura Arc carpooling project promotes car-sharing in this mid-mountain region, which is underserved by public transport. The initiative aims to make it easier for local workers to get around, while promoting social links and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Territorial cohesion, Connectivity