This policy brief for Euromontana members examines policies that can help regions tackle depopulation while avoiding the effects of seasonal overtourism
Territorial cohesion
Sankt Veit’s low carbon daily mobility strategy
To decrease car dependency, a tailored made low-carbon transport strategy targeting the daily mobility of workers was implemented in Sankt Veit im Pongau.
Recovery and Resilience plans: real opportunities for mountains?
This policy brief for Euromontana members introduces the European instruments for post-COVID recovery and the opportunities - but also the risks - they present for mountain areas
Cozzano’s ambition to become a positive energy village
Cozzano has embarked on its energy transition by investing in sustainable production, with the ultimate aim of becoming a positive energy village.
Cozzano: a sustainable Smart Village
Cozzano is a community of 270 inhabitants located in the high valley of Taravo in southern Corsica. By using connected devices and collecting environmental data, Smart Paesi’s partners want to increase the climate and energy resilience of the village.
Towards a Long-Term Vision for Mountains’ Rural Areas – Euromontana’s vision
Euromontana has been closely involved in the consultation process of the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas. This position paper presents the main recommendations of Euromontana for an efficient implementation.
The EU Strategy for a Sustainable and Smart Mobility: bringing mountain territories into the transition
In the framework of the EU Green Deal, the European Commission announced the adoption of a new Strategy for Sustainable and Smart Mobility to help reducing transport-related greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050.
The European Year of Rail in 2021: make it work for mountainous regions
The European Commission proposed to make 2021 the European Year of Rail. Euromontana welcomes the proposal, which could be an opportunity to discuss the development of rail transport in mountain areas.
A cross-border hospital to make up for the lack of medical care in the Pyrenees
Cerdanya is the first hospital welcoming citizens from both sides of the border as patients and staff. Such experiences show that cooperation can overcome administrative issues and contribute to making life better for people living and working in mountain areas.