Nordic rural communities are set to play a central role in Europe’s green transition – especially in energy production – but current top-down approaches risk alienating these very communities and growing a sense of powerlessness, a new study claims.

A new toolkit intends to support European municipalities and communities in involving migrants in the design and implementation of local integration policies. It offers concrete tools and practical methods for local authorities, civil society groups, migrant-led organisations, and researchers.

The EU-funded GRASS CEILING project seeks to recognise and celebrate women who are driving socio-ecological innovation in rural areas. The award intends to increase the number of women-led innovations in farming, rural economies, and communities, fostering sustainability, inclusion, and well-being.