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As part of the strategic initiatives for the economic revitalization of mountain areas, the numerous local varieties and breeds have a central role, representing unique resources to be surveyed, characterized and enhanced through specific high-income agro-food chains. In this sense the Mountain University (UNIMONT) – University of Milan is carrying out important work in the valleys […]

From 20th to 24th September, in Turin, Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, the largest international event dedicated to food organized by SlowFood, the Piedmont Region and the City of Turin in collaboration with the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and the involvement of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, returned […]

‘Natural and Managed Beech Forests as Reference Ecosystems for the Sustainable Management of Forest Resources and the Conservation of Biodiversity’. The conference is open to scientists/practitioners/policy makers and welcomes all contributes related to:  Biology and ecology of beech, including genetics, physiology, paleoecology and biogeography  Natural dynamics of beech forests and their importance for biodiversity conservation  Management of beech forests and their role in […]

During the European Week of Regions and Cities, a workshop “ISLANDS, MOUNTAINS AND SPARSELY POPULATED AREAS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES will be organized, on the 9th October, in Brussels. The Workshop objective is to discuss the main challenges faced by islands, mountains and sparsely populated areas, in particular in the environment and energy fields, and the current […]

In the enchanting setting of the Piacenza Apennines, in Cerignale, Mayor Massimo Castelli, national coordinator of the small municipalities of the Italian National Association of Municipalities – ANCI, presented the award 2018 “Friend of small villages”, aimed at recognizing commitment to the enhancement and development of small mountain communities in Italy to the sociologist Aldo […]

Six students graduated in Conservation and Sustainable Development of Mountain Areas on Monday 16th July 2018 at the Mountain University. Bernini Daniel – Vertova (BG): Characteristics of mountain aquaculture for income Domini Lara – Rezzato (BS): Census of the local traditional cultivars of Valle Camonica Leoni Francesco – Albosaggia (SO): The multi-functionality of farms in […]

The Mountain University (UNIMONT) – Edolo branch of the University of Milan plays an important role in the development of mountain areas at a national and international level. The university is partner on a number of European projects that promote innovative processes for managing and increasing the competitiveness of mountains. In April 2018, UNIMONT became […]

October 9th and 10th, 2018 Kathmandu, Nepal — The Mountain University – Edolo branch of the University of Milan is coordinating the symposium Management of Plant Diversity for Food and Nutrition at the international conference “Mountains in the Changing World” (MoChWo), to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 9th and 10th, 2018. A team […]

The Observatory on the mountain system “Laurent Ferretti” of the Courmayeur Mont Blanc Foundation is promoting the series of Meetings The mountains in progress, to describe the social and cultural changes that are permeating the Alpine area: 4th August 2018 | Presentation of the book Rifugi e bivacchi. Gli imperdibili delle Alpi, Courmayeur 10th August […]

Students can now enrol for the academic year 2018/2019 in the undergraduate course in Conservation and Sustainable Development of Mountain Areas (class l-25), at the innovative University of Milan campus, located in the heart of the Alps, in Valle Camonica, in Edolo, in the province of Brescia. With this unique and high quality opportunity, the […]