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👀Registrations are finally open!

Join us in Florence on 23–24 September 2026 for the LIFE Shepforbio Third International Conference "Pastoral Landscapes 2026", bringing together shepherds, researchers and practitioners from across Europe to discuss the future of pastoralism🌄

Places are limited, so be sure to secure your spot early!

Register and discover the full programme: https://dream-italia-euprj.eu/en/life-shepforbio-third-international-conference-pastoral-landscapes-2026-here-is-the-program/

DREAm Italia LIFE Programme Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

[ ASSISES EUROPEENNES DE LA MONTAGNE ]

🏔️ Cette semaine, nos Jeunes Agriculteurs Haute-Savoie étaient présents à Sallanches, à l'occasion des XIV Assises européennes de la montagne, organisées conjointement par Euromontana et le Suaci Montagn'Alpes !

🗣️ Trois journées enrichissantes autour des enjeux liés au pastoralisme et à l’élevage de montagne à l’échelle européenne. Au-delà des tables rondes et séances plénières, les interventions ont insisté sur l’importance de la déclaration finale, présentée comme un texte structurant pour rappeler la nécessité d’assurer la continuité de ce métier et de mieux reconnaître sa valeur.

Le pastoralisme, c'est la pleine ouverture des paysages, à la vie locale et à l’économie des territoires, avec une nécessité de mieux valoriser cette contribution ! 🐮🐑🐐
Côté JA, la question du renouvellement des générations en agriculture, particulièrement forte dans les zones de montagne, a aussi été mise en avant avec la participation de nos représentants aux différents ateliers. 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

Trois jours bien complets qui se sont terminé hier par une visite en alpage sur les hauteurs de Megève, à la recontre des exploitants du GAEC les Alpagistes, en présence du Député Européen, Jérémy Decerle. 🇪🇺

Terza conferenza internazionale LIFE ShepForBio: Paesaggi pastorali 2026. Ecco a voi il programma – Dream Italia Data: 23, 24 settembre 2026 | Luogo: Firenze (Toscana), Italia Unitevi a noi per la Terza Conferenza Internazionale del progetto LIFE ShepForBio, un evento che riunirà pastori, ricercatori, istituzioni pubbliche, responsabili politici e reti europee per discutere del futuro della...

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On that special day, we would like to highlight the importance of mountains for the society🌄

Mountains supply 40% of Europe's freshwater, host 43% of its Natura 2000 protected sites, and are home to communities that maintain biodiversity through farming and pastoralism every day.

At Euromontana, we advocate to make sure these territories, and the people who live in them, are properly recognised in European environmental policy and that mountains are part of the answer to Europe's environmental challenges, from protection to climate adaptation and water resilience 💡

Curious? Learn more here: https://www.euromontana.org/wt-nature-en/

📢 Last day to apply!

At the 2026 European Mountain Convention, scientific posters and photographs on the theme of and extensive livestock farming in mountain areas will be on display 📸

The deadline is tomorrow⏳ We warmly invite:
• Researchers
• Local and regional authorities
• NGOs and associations
• Farmers’ organisations
• Project coordinators
• Photographers
to submit their contributions.

🖇️ Submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdxC19XdEZkR8zy4-q6Wh6UfX1GJYSFvPNFHE5G9aq85yIAA/viewform

📢New position paper just released! 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀?

While the EU is debating its future budget priorities, our new position paper highlights what is needed for the EU Livestock Strategy to support the sector in mountain areas 🏔️

The Strategy, announced in the State of the Union 2025, should:
👉Secure a bright economic future for mountain farmers
👉 Ensure territorial and production diversity as a foundation for resilient livestock systems
👉 Recognise the specificities of mountain agriculture and treating territorial diversity as a strength
👉 Supports environmental sustainability
👉 Ensure resilience to crisis: a socially just livestock sector and generational renewal.

Read more of our recommendations here 📎https://www.euromontana.org/extensive-livestock-farming-in-the-mountains-sustaining-landscapes-sustaining-livelihoods/

📰𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

As part of the Convention exhibition area, 20 selected posters and professional photographs will showcase innovative practices and successful experiences from across Europe, helping to make knowledge on extensive in mountain areas accessible and engaging for all participants 🏔️

We invite researchers, local and regional authorities, NGOs, photographers...to submit their contributions🌄

Practical information
- Posters must be in English or French
- Accepted formats: from A2 to A0
- Both vertical and horizontal layouts are accepted
- A maximum of 20 exhibition spots are available
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

🗓️ Deadline: 4 June 2026
👉 Submit your poster or photo(s): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdxC19XdEZkR8zy4-q6Wh6UfX1GJYSFvPNFHE5G9aq85yIAA/viewform
🔗 Check the guidelines for presenters on the Convention website: www.mountainconvention.eu

Two days of enriching discussions and discoveries in the mountains of Lombardy: hear about it from our President 👇

El cambio climático en las zonas de montaña, tema central de la reunión de Euromontana en Édolo (Italia).

La Diputación Provincial de Teruel ha participado recientemente en la reunión del Comité Director de Euromontana, en la localidad italiana de Edolo, un encuentro clave para abordar los retos y oportunidades de las regiones de montaña europeas.

Más información: https://acortar.link/xs4VwG

And that's a wrap for the first Euromontana Board of Directors meeting of the year 🇮🇹

Last week, the Board members examined the development of the network and reported on ongoing activities and plans for the coming months, as well as the network's advocacy priorities!

🏔️ The day also included a tour of the Università della Montagna premises, (who are kindly hosting the meetings) and meeting with Luca Masneri, the Mayor of the Commune of Edolo.

We had the pleasure to hear presentations from B.I.M. del Sarca President, who act to safeguard the rights of mountain communities by providing compensation for the hydroelectric development of the River Sarca and its tributaries, as well as from CALRE (the Conference of European Regional Legislative Assemblies), presenting their annual priorities 💡

A lot of food for thought here, so stay tuned!

👀 Curious about our governing bodies and ways of functioning? Have a look: https://www.euromontana.org/governing-bodies/