Climate change and depopulation confirmed as main concerns affecting mountain areas in Europe

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Jun 18, 2025, 4:54 pm85 ptsTrending
In Europe, mountain areas account for about 36% of the total territory and are home to 16% of the population, but they are crucial for the continent as a whole. The availability of basic commodities, like water, depends on them; they play a key role in carbon sequestration, and are areas of biodiversity.

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