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Objective 1
amplify the voice of rural areas to bring them higher on the political agenda -
Objective 2
structure and enable collaboration and mutual learning between Pact members -
Objective 3
encourage and monitor voluntary commitment for action by Rural Pact community members
Description
RURDYNAMIX 2026 – International Conference on Rural Dynamics and Resilience is an international scientific and institutional conference dedicated to rural areas, with a particular focus on rural resilience, sustainable development, innovation, governance, territorial cohesion, climate change adaptation, landscape management, risk prevention, demographic challenges, rural entrepreneurship, tourism, heritage and public policy.
The main objective of the action is to create a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and cooperation between researchers, universities, local and regional authorities, public institutions, rural development actors, civil society organisations, students, young researchers and international networks. The conference aims to amplify the voice of rural territories, strengthen collaboration between different stakeholders, and contribute to the implementation of more resilient, inclusive and sustainable rural policies.
The action will include a call for papers, scientific sessions, keynote lectures, thematic panels, networking moments, institutional partnerships, dissemination activities and opportunities for young researchers and practitioners to present their work. It will also promote debate on concrete challenges affecting rural territories, including depopulation, ageing, climate risks, wildfires, land management, innovation, digital transition, local development, cultural heritage and the role of public policy in supporting rural futures.
Concrete activities will include the organisation of oral and poster sessions, roundtables with academic and institutional representatives, dissemination of research and good practices, engagement with municipalities and rural stakeholders, promotion of partnerships with scientific and professional organisations, and communication activities through the conference website, social media, mailing lists and partner networks.
By bringing together national and international participants, RURDYNAMIX 2026 will contribute to mutual learning, capacity building and the creation of new cooperation opportunities around rural resilience and sustainable territorial development.
Themes
Stakeholder beneficiary(ies)
- Academic/research institution
- Citizen
- EU Institution
- International organisation
- Local Action Group
- Non-governmental / civil society organisation
- Private Business
- Public authority
Activities
- Capacity building & knowledge sharing
- Events & networking
Expected Outcomes
Key milestones include the launch and dissemination of the call for papers, the mobilisation of institutional and scientific partners, the selection of abstracts, the publication of the conference programme, and the organisation of the RURDYNAMIX 2026 conference in Baião, Portugal. Outcomes will include strengthened cooperation among rural stakeholders, knowledge sharing on rural resilience and sustainable development, increased visibility for rural territories, new academic and institutional networks, and the dissemination of good practices and research findings related to rural policy, innovation, governance, climate adaptation, and territorial cohesion.
Organisation/Company information
Rural Move
Non-governmental / civil society organisationStatus
Funding
- Action's fund
- National funding, Local funding
Budget
- Estimated budget
- EUR 10 000.00
- Planned additional investment
- We will invest human resources from the organising committees, institutional networks, venue and logistical support, digital communication tools, and in-kind contributions from partner organisations.
Further details
- Scope of action
- International
- Beneficiary country
- European Union
- Type of territories
- Rural area, Remote rural area, Mountainous area
Results
Key results
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Number of people250
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Number of jobs0
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Number of projects5
Final results
Once completed, RURDYNAMIX 2026 is expected to have delivered an international conference bringing together researchers, public authorities, rural development actors, civil society organisations, students and institutional partners. The main results will include strengthened cooperation among rural stakeholders, dissemination of research and good practices, increased visibility for rural territories, new academic and institutional connections, and the identification of future opportunities for collaboration on rural resilience, innovation, climate adaptation, governance, territorial cohesion, and sustainable development. The action may also generate follow-up initiatives such as publications, partnerships, research projects, policy-oriented discussions and future networking activities.