Project overview
From the Alps to the Carpathians – strengthening governance models for sustainable development of mountain areas in Central Europe
The Alps and Carpathians are important natural corridors that connect many central European countries. Unfortunately, cooperation across borders often lacks a joint vision in mountain areas. To change this, the Central Mountains project designs and implements a joint strategy and regional action plans to create amongst others cross-border functional areas. By improving governance structures, processes and operations, the partners sustainably improve cooperation among Alpine-Carpathian regions.
2,33m €
Project Budget
80%
of the Budget is funded by ERDF
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About the project
Project partnership
Project partners
Lead partner
Rzeszów County
Jednostka samorządu terytorialnego (a local government unit)
Project partner
Institute for Regional Development
6800 Feldkirch
Roadmap
Why we are here?
Mountain areas are specific with their own challenges. Even the well-developed Alpes are very heterogeneous with economic and demographic disparities such. These areas may also be very peripheral such as the Carpathians or the Sudetes. But at the same time these are regions with many assets or resources (including natural and cultural heritage). From the Alps to the Carpathians, let's meet, work and cooperate!
Specific problem
The Carpathians, Alps and Sudetes are located on border areas the lack of effective cross-border and transnational cooperation. This cooperation is crucial, since it the basis for the proper management of natural or cultural resources, steering the sustainable development of the whole chain of mountain areas and ensuring that the local communities are involved in the process (including youth involvement). Problems related to sustainable development in border areas of the Alps and the Carpathians cannot be solved by one country alone and require cooperation beyond borders.
Our idea
What if we mprove the governance models of mountain areas and cross-border cooperation?
Our solution
We want to strengthen and improve governance models in mountain areas of Central Europe, with particular emphasis on cross-border and transnational cooperation structures in order to solve common challenges for the sustainable development.
How will it work?
We will achieve long-term, sustainable cooperation across borders in mountain areas. Developing and improving cross-border and transnational cooperation structures is a key element to strengthen regional development and cohesion across borders. These structures will operate without dependence on the project cycles and EU funding.
News
P4 Governance
NEWS
28.03.2024
Alpine-Carpathian Joint Strategy ready to use!
We encourage you get familiar with the Joint strategy for community-led sustainable development of mountain areas in Central Europe with a special focus on participatory governance prepared within the project. We hope it will be a document providing you a better look on the region and a project. ...
P4 Governance
NEWS
22.03.2024
Project interregional meeting in Brasov (Romania)
The Central Mountains project interregional meeting convened in Brasov on March 18-19, 2024. This significant gathering brought together representatives from various institutions and associations deeply engaged in mountain areas sustainable development. Over the course of two days, participants engaged in dynamic discussions, exchanging insights and ideas on destination development, ...
P4 Governance
NEWS
11.02.2024
Joint Strategy Workshop
On 8th of February almost 70 stakeholders and actors participated in the workshop held online for dissemination and consultation of the Report of the Joint Strategy for community-led sustainable development of mountain areas in Central Europe. The meeting focused on topics related to the cross-border and participatory governance, which are ...
P4 Governance
NEWS
26.11.2023
Study visit in the Sudetes
On 21-22.11.2023 partners of the Central Mountains project were participated in the study visit organized by the Czech partner - Association of Regional Brands. Partners were staying in the Sudetes, and more precisely in the Krkonose Mountains, where they discussed management, communication and next project activities and got to ...
Events
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Outputs
Joint Strategy Report
Sustainable tourism development in the Carpathians
Future Alpine Pearls EGTC
Citizens involvement in decision making processes in the Carpathians
Public-private cooperation in the Sudetes
Project videos
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