MountResilience

📢 The MountResilience 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 developed by UNIMONT (Università della Montagna) - Università degli Studi di Milano is now live! ⛰️ This new online tool gathers a wealth of projects and articles focused on #ClimateAdaptation in mountain areas, with a special focus on Nature-based Solutions (NBS). 🔍 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻: - Climate change challenges to address - Desired beneficial effects - Specific solutions to implement Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, or local stakeholder, this database offers innovative ideas, case studies, and practical guidance to help develop effective adaptation strategies and build more resilient mountain communities. Explore the tool now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-r2ZCN6 Università degli Studi di Milano | Dario Pezzotti | Anna Giorgi #ClimateAdaptation #Mountains #Resilience #NatureBasedSolutions #Sustainability

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿! Did you know that glaciers are not only a crucial source of #freshwater but also sensitive indicators of #ClimateChange? 🗻🌡️ ❄️ They provide water that from nourishing our fields to supporting entire ecosystems, is the heartbeat of our territories. Mountains are thus critical in the #WaterCycle, with the Alps alone supplying 40% of Europe’s fresh water! 🗻🔄 💧 Yet, glaciers are disappearing at an alarming rate. In fact, they are projected to vanish in one-third of the current sites by 2050! ⌛🆘 🚩 While Alaska is the biggest loser in terms of total ice volume, Central Europe is the most affected region globally in terms of glacier mass change, experiencing the highest percentage loss between 2000 and 2023. This stark reality underscores the urgent need for climate action! With 2025 being the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, let's raise awareness and work together to protect these vital natural resources 💧 This is why at Euromontana, we ask the EU to address the consequences for Europe of a water crisis in the mountains and propose crosscutting solutions 🚨    Some of our demands: 👉 Taking advantage of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation in 2025 to strengthen the Europe's commitment to preserve glaciers 🗻  👉 Guidance for mountain territories on water issues through the future EU plan for adaptation to climate change 📄   👉 Conditionality for Cohesion Policy investments, especially for water-intensive tourism infrastructure 🚱  👉 Support for water-friendly farming practices in the #CAP, (like ANC farming👀) To make these requests heard by the European Commission, we recently contributed to the public consultation on the Water Resilience Initative! Have a look at our contribution 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRXDfGdZ Check out as well the new UNESCO report "Mountains and glaciers - Water towers" 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-3WGryX #Glaciers2025 #MountainsMatter

Can you imagine a world without forests? 🤔 No mushrooms, no berries, no climate regulation, no honey, no home for 80% of terrestrial species. Forests are more than just trees - they are a vital food source. 🫐 This International Day of Forests, we highlight the essential role woodlands play in global food security and biodiversity. At REVOLVE, we are committed to protecting forests and enhancing their resilience. Through two projects, we are making a tangible impact: 🌿 Med-IREN is working to mitigate forest fires in PACA, France, and Burgas, Bulgaria - helping to preserve forest ecosystems and food sources; 🌲 MountResilience is developing an early warning system in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, to protect high-forested areas from environmental threats. 👉 Scroll the carousel and take our quiz to find out how much you know about forests!

🌍💶 Climate change and EU funds, let's talk solutions! We’re thrilled to be part of SENSUM Consulting’s upcoming event on #ClimateChange and EU funding for mountain areas! 🏔️ Our colleague Alicia Moreno Muñoz will be presenting the MountResilience project and introducing the soon-to-be-launched Community of Practice on climate change #adaptation in mountain areas 🌡️ ☀️ Plus, she’ll share good practices from across Europe to inspire action! Big thanks to our member and treasurer Danijel Bertović for the invitation! Looking forward to seeing you on 26 March in Rijeka and online! ⤵️

📅🚨 The Second 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 is happening in two days (20/3) at the Mu.Di. Museum in Casale Monferrato! This event will bring together national and regional experts to address the challenges of #climate #adaptation in the face of extreme events such as droughts and floods. 🌍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁? 🌿 New insurance solutions to protect #farmers from climate risks 🤝 Exchange of knowledge, experiences, and strategies among local stakeholders 📢 Strengthening the MountResilience project’s implementation in the region Join online through the following link: https://lnkd.in/guWC7NWT Find more details in the attached programme! 👇 #ClimateAdaptation #Resilience #ClimateChange #SustainableAgriculture Regione Piemonte, Università degli Studi di Milano, META Group, Università degli Studi di Torino, Politecnico di Torino, Università degli Studi di Trieste, Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia, Euromontana

🤝 Meet MountResilience’ Sister Project: ARCADIA! ARCADIA is a Horizon Europe project dedicated to 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 through Nature-based Solutions (#NbS). By working with 8 European regions and communities, ARCADIA helps regions access the latest evidence-based knowledge, tools, and services to enhance resilience. 🌱 Nature-based solutions are key to restoring ecosystems, reducing climate risks, and strengthening community resilience—all while delivering 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼-𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀. What ARCADIA does: ✅ Co-designs regional strategies to accelerate climate adaptation ✅ Empowers communities, public administrations, and businesses with tools & guidance ✅ Creates knowledge-sharing networks through 15 co-innovation labs ✅ Bridges public & private sectors to integrate NbS into business models ✅ Advances EU research & innovation on NbS for climate resilience Through these efforts, ARCADIA is ensuring that regions across Europe can scale up nature-based solutions for a more 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. Learn more about ARCADIA below! 👇 Arcadia project: empowering climate resilience through NbS https://lnkd.in/e8WxtF-2 #ClimateAdaptation #NatureBasedSolutions #Resilience #Sustainability

“A complex problem needs a complex answer.” 💧🏔️ In northwestern Italy, the Piemonte Region is facing strong climate change impacts. Rising temperatures are 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀, leading to 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀—a challenge that directly affects agriculture. To address this, the region is developing new digital decision support tools to help farmers and irrigation organisations manage water resources more effectively. This system will provide both short- and long-term strategies to adapt to changing conditions and ensure a more resilient agricultural sector. Watch the video below or click the link to watch on YouTube! 🎥👇 https://lnkd.in/eyUcwGrB #ClimateAdaptation #WaterManagement #SustainableAgriculture Stefania Tamea | Politecnico di Torino | nuria mignone | Regione Piemonte | Carlo Grignani | Università degli Studi di Torino | Università degli Studi di Milano | Euromontana

🚰⛰️ 𝗡𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀!   Commissioner Jessika Roswall will soon present the Water Resilience Initiative, and the European Commission aims for a ‘source to sea’ vision. Well… it all starts in the mountains! 🌄   Mountains are critical in the #water cycle, with the Alps alone supplying 40% of Europe’s fresh water! 🔄 💧 This is why the EU must address the consequences for Europe of a water crisis in the mountains and propose crosscutting solutions 🚨   𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 👉 Conditionality for Cohesion Policy investments, especially for water-intensive tourism infrastructure 🚱   👉 Support for water-friendly farming practices in the #CAP, (like ANC farming, yes! 👀)   👉 Guidance for territories on water issues through the future EU plan for adaptation to climate change 📄   Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAmk-8s7

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆!    Did you know that tourism accounts for 1️⃣2️⃣ % of the alpine labour market? 🏔️   At Euromontana we advocate for 👉 #SustainableTourism that provides a living for local communities, respects people and preserves nature 👉 Diversified tourism across seasons and regions 👉 A just transition for winter tourism and special attention for employees in the sector   Our MountResilience project for instance supports private and public stakeholders in rethinking tourism models to adapt to #ClimateChange in Lapland and Austria! 🌡️ ❄️ https://lnkd.in/ejNbG5tD

💡🌿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿! 🔎 That’s why we have created the Inter-Regional Cross-Pollination Platform (ICP) — a main learning hub featuring stories from our regional demonstrators, spanning from Lapland to the Alps and beyond. 👩🏻💻 Last week, we hosted the second ICP session, where our partners from #Lapland, Finland, shared their experiences, challenges, and research outcomes. 📋 We heard about how 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and local knowledge are used to detect environmental changes caused by climate change. These insights can be mapped using Public Participation GIS (PPGIS), helping with early warning notices. ⛷️ Additionally, we learned how 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 can be supported in adapting to climate change. For instance, MountResilience provides 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 and proactive planning, bringing together businesses and experts. ✨ Swipe right to discover the 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 from the ICP session hosted by Lapland! Seija Tuulentie | Natural Resources Institute Finland / Luonnonvarakeskus | Laura Hokajärvi | Finnish Lapland Tourist Board ry - Lapin Matkailuelinkeinon Liitto | Armando Abrunhosa Alves | INOVA+ | Taru Lindell | Utsjoen kunta - Ohcejoga gielda - Municipality of Utsjoki | Tytti Valkeapää | Municipality of Enontekiö | Lotta Eriksson | Lapin liitto / The Regional Council of Lapland