Author: Stefano Sala (Project Manager, University of Milan - UNIMONT) According to a study of the European Environment Agency, mountains cover 35% of Europe’s land area and 30%...
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New EU system on geographical indications for craft and industrial products
The new regulation. built upon the existing GI system for agricultural products, covers a wide range of products, including natural stones, woodwork, jewellery, textiles, lace, cutlery, glass, porcelain, and hides and skins.
Shaping the future of Rural and Mountain policies: Insights from Sigüenza High-Level Rural Forum
Representatives from the MOVING project made significant contributions during the forum, highlighting the pressing need for a new generation of multi-level governance mechanisms tailored to effectively address the growing vulnerability of mountain areas to multiple drivers of change.
The EIDER project: Empowering rural development through education
The initiative led by FECOMA aims to address pressing rural concerns by introducing essential services that can either attract or retain newcomers in small municipalities.
Why we need social innovations in mountain regions, and how to make them happen
Social innovations are crucial to enhance the resilience and well-being of mountain societies and ecosystems, and contribute to sustainable mountain economies and communities.