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Built Around Fire: Participation, Presence, and People with Finnish Hospitality

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What do a Himalayan wood stove and a Finnish campfire have in common? Reflecting on childhood evenings spent around a fire with family in the Himalayas and a memorable gathering during the MARGISTAR Training School in Finland, Rajesh explores how fire has long served as a catalyst for human connection. From storytelling and shared meals to informal conversations and new friendships, the experience of making traditional Finnish lettu around a fire in a Sami-style Kota revealed how simple elements can bring people together across cultures.

Pinching policymakers: Notes from a MARGISTAR Training School

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Simo Sarkki (Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE), Finland), Renata...

MARGISTAR Opens 5th Call for Short-Term Scientific Mission (STSM) Grant Applications

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MARGISTAR has launched its fifth call for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) for mobilities occurring between June 15 and August 30, 2026. All applications must be submitted before May 30 and all activities must occur before August 30, 2026.

Call for Pitches: Pinching Policy-Makers & Green Diplomacy

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The MARGISTAR COST Action invites its members to contribute to a high-level policy event in Brussels, designed to strengthen the interface between science, policy and practice in the context of marginal regions, ecosystem restoration and climate action.

A Bittersweet Harvest: Marginalisation and Survival in the Axarquía

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The Axarquía region of Málaga is one of contradictions. To the tourist, it is a rugged viticulture paradise. To the local farmer, it is a demanding landscape that often asks for more than it gives back. Behind the world-renowned Muscat of Alexandria raisin lies a story of a community fighting to remain rooted in the land while the globalised world moves on.

The Triglav National Park: BalancingEcological Corridors for LargeCarnivores and the Preservation ofCultural Landscapes

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By Mojca Nastran & Luka Jemec (Biotechnical Faculty, University...
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EU COST Action, MARGISTAR, Launched to Further Sustainability in Mountainous Regions

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MARGISTAR, an EU-funded COST Action aimed at furthering inclusive, competitive, and green mountainous regions, was launched in collaboration with 27 countries and more than 100 participants this April. The project supports international collaboration that invites scholars, inhabitants, civil society, entrepreneurs, local government, and policymakers to work together to bring about transformative change towards more connected and resilient mountainous communities.

Combatting Periphery Traps in Marginalised Mountainous Regions

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Europe’s mountainous areas cover almost 40% of the continent and are home to 17% of its human population. However, mountainous areas are also characterised by disparity, poorer territorial cohesion, unbalanced protection and use of ecosystem services, exploited natural resources, and marginalisation.

The MARGISTAR Method: Pinching policymakers towards better choices

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In recent years, the concept of 'nudging' the citizen has gained traction as a powerful tool for promoting positive behavioural change and achieving policy goals. But why focus only on citizens? Read on to learn what nudging citizens and pinching policymakers entails.

Introducing the MARGISTAR Mission

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Mountainous areas are often associated with natural beauty and rugged landscapes, but they also present a unique set of challenges for the people who live there. MARGISTAR, a COST Action forum, was established to address these issues and promote innovative solutions towards a greener, digital future.
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